Capesize freight rates slid downward on lower bookings, despite active fixtures as freight market headed for more corrections. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then dropped by $2,245 day-on-day to $42,220 on Tuesday, after a volatile market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then fell by $115, down 3.01% day-on-day, to $3,707, due to softening freight …
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Daily DCE Review 7/9/21
Iron ore futures rallied on Tuesday, after market talks of using less coke in the blast furnace mix which might increase the usage of high grade fines. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) then jumped by 1.06% day-on-day or RMB 8 to RMB 763/mt, during the day trading session on Tuesday. The rebar futures …
Daily Capesize Review 6/9/21
Capesize freight rates continued to decline further over concerns over cargo demand and slow shipping activities. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then dropped by $2,182 day-on-day to $44,465 on Monday, after a choppy market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then fell by $122, down 3.09% day-on-day, to $3,822, due to softening freight rates. …
Daily DCE Review 6/9/21
Iron ore futures fell on Monday, over market concerns of tightening steel outputs, despite better steel prices. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) then slumped down by 6.65% day-on-day or RMB 51.50 to RMB 723/mt, during the morning trading session on Monday. The rebar futures, however went up by 1.71% day-on-day or RMB 92 …
Daily Capesize Review 3/9/21
Capesize freight rates declined on slower market activities especially in the Pacific market, despite a firm Atlantic market. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then dropped by $760 day-on-day to $46,647 on Friday, amid a volatile paper market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then fell by $57, down 1.42% day-on-day, to $3,944, as market sentiments …
Daily DCE Review 3/9/21
Iron ore futures rebounded from previous slump on Friday day session, despite market sentiments were dampened by stringent output cuts. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) then rose by 1.42% day-on-day or RMB 11 to RMB 786/mt, during the day trading session on Friday. The rebar futures also went up by 2.37% day-on-day or …
Daily Capesize Review 2/9/21
Capesize freight rates rebounded from previous slump, as tonnage list was shortened with better shipping demand. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $420 day-on-day to $47,407 on Thursday, as market sentiments improved. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) however, dropped by $12, down 0.30% day-on-day, to $4,001, due to softening freight rates. …
Daily DCE Review 2/9/21
Iron ore futures inched down slightly on Thursday, after a sharp fall yesterday, as market braced for more steel output cuts during the peak steel demand season. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) then inched down by 0.58% day-on-day or RMB 4.50 to RMB 773.50/mt during the day trading session on Thursday. The rebar …
Daily Capesize Review 1/9/21
Capesize freight rates continued its downward trajectory, with both basins came under selling pressures as tonnages began to return. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then fell further by $2,102 day-on-day to $46,987 on Wednesday, after much selling pressures. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed the decline and dropped by $119, down 2.88% day-on-day, to …
Daily DCE Review 1/9/21
Iron ore futures fell further after poor China economic indicators, while market concerns on the ever-expanding steel output cuts that limited demand for the upcoming construction peak season. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then dropped by 7.78% day-on-day or down RMB 64.50 to RMB 765/mt, during the day trading session …