Iron ore futures rebounded on the day session, despite market concerns over reduced raw material demand from the ongoing power rationing in China. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then jumped by 2.13% day-on-day or up RMB 14.50 to RMB 694/mt, during the day trading session on Wednesday. The rebar future …
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Daily Capesize Review 28/9/21
Capesize freight rates soared to greater heights on better shipping demand amid tight tonnage supply. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then jumped by $5,983 day-on-day to $69,013 on Tuesday, due to bullish market sentiments on higher C3 and C5 fixings. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then rose by $245, up 5.19% day-on-day, to $4,962, …
Daily Capesize Review 27/9/21
Capesize freight rates rebounded on better restocking demands amid tight tonnage supply and port congestion among Chinese ports. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then went up by $1,724 day-on-day to $63,030 on Monday, challenging for new heights amid bullish sentiment. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then rose by $73, up 1.57% day-on-day, to $4,717, …
Daily DCE Review 28/9/21
Iron ore futures dipped from recent rally, as market concerns over power conservation policy grew larger, which reduced raw materials demand. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then dropped by 2.93% day-on-day or down RMB 20.50 to RMB 678/mt, during the day trading session on Tuesday. The rebar future however, hiked …
Daily DCE Review 27/9/21
Iron ore futures extended the rally from last week, benefiting from the restocking activities and stable steel prices. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then rose by 3.53% day-on-day or up RMB 24 to RMB 703/mt, during the day trading session on Monday. The rebar future also hiked up by 0.96% …
Daily Capesize Review 24/9/21
Capesize freight rates took a breather from previous bullish rally, while the market saw more supplies free from bad weather-related situations. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then went down by $374 day-on-day to $61,309 on Friday, due to some profit taking on the paper market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then dropped slightly by …
Ferrous trade weekly review 24/9/21
A total of 750,000 mt of iron ores was traded for the week ended Sep 24, up 10.3% on-week, amid better restocking activities. Restocking of iron ore stepped up pace as Chinese trade participants returned from public holidays, while they started to replenish stocks to prepare for another week-long holiday period in early October. During …
Daily DCE Review 24/9/21
Iron ore futures continued to book gains on increased restocking activities, ahead of coming long holidays in October. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then rose by 2.47% day-on-day or up RMB 16.50 to RMB 684.50/mt, during the day trading session on Friday. The rebar future also dropped by 2.83% day-on-day …
Daily Capesize Review 23/9/21
Capesize freight rates rallied to record high levels, amid tight tonnage supply and improving shipping demand in both basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $1,968 day-on-day to $61,683 on Thursday, as market participants anticipated a super cycle ahead. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then jumped further by $91, up 2.00% day-on-day, …
Daily DCE Review 23/9/21
Iron ore futures booked more gains as restocking activities increased in preparation for the upcoming Golden week holidays in October. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then rose by 3.89% day-on-day or up RMB 25 to RMB 667/mt, during the day trading session on Thursday. The rebar future also jumped up …