Capesize freight rates continued to rally, due to tighter tonnage and port congestion among Chinese ports that extended turnaround time. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $3,446 day-on-day to $59,715 on Wednesday, as most of the Chinese trade participants returned to the market from holidays. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then jumped …
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Daily DCE Review 22/9/21
Iron ore futures rallied at the day session, as trade participants returned from the long public holidays in China. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then rose by 3.72% day-on-day or up RMB 24 to RMB 668.50/mt, during the day trading session on Wednesday. The rebar future also jumped up by …
Daily Capesize Review 21/9/21
Capesize freight rates continued to rise by the firm Pacific basin, despite market uncertainty over the Chinese property sector. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $2,474 day-on-day to $56,269 on Tuesday, despite the absence of some Chinese trade participants on holiday celebrations. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then jumped by $106, up …
Daily DCE Review 20/9/21
Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) is closed for public holidays in China, before reopening in Sep 22. The long break could not hide the growing bearish market sentiment as iron ore prices slid toward the $100/mt mark, after a series of price corrections for last 4-5 weeks. More corrections might follow after the holidays as China’s …
Daily Capesize Review 17/9/21
Capesize freight rates rebounded from a series of corrections, after gains were made in both basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $959 day-on-day to $53,240 on Friday, despite the absence of Chinese trade participants as they prepared for holiday celebrations. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then jumped by $60, up 1.42% …
Ferrous trade weekly review 17/9/21
A total of 680,000 mt of iron ores was traded for the week ended Sep 17, down 19.05% on-week, amid price correction phrase for iron ore. Restocking of iron ore failed to pick up for the week, which typically will see more iron ore procurement ahead of the Golden week in early October. During the …
Daily DCE Review 17/9/21
Iron ore futures extended losses at the day session, despite lower steel stocks recorded by Chinese traders. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then fell by 6.95% day-on-day or down RMB 47 to RMB 629/mt, during the day trading session on Friday. The rebar future also dropped by 2.25% day-on-day or …
Daily Capesize Review 16/9/21
Capesize freight rates slid downward due to market uncertainty and discounted paper curve, with concerns over falling iron prices. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then dropped by $1,100 day-on-day to $52,281 on Thursday, as market participants were more cautious over mixed outlook. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then dipped by $18, down 0.43% day-on-day, …
Daily DCE Review 16/9/21
Iron ore futures continued to extend losses at the day session, over market concerns over new wave of pandemic spread in southern China that affected steel demand. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then fell by 3.94% day-on-day or down RMB 27.50 to RMB 670.50/mt, during the day trading session on …
Daily DCE Review 15/9/21
Iron ore futures extended losses at the morning session, despite some rallies later to recover the loss grounds before the close. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for January delivery then fell by 1.46% day-on-day or down RMB 10.50 to RMB 711/mt, during the day trading session on Tuesday. The rebar future plunged sharply …