Capesize freight rates fell sharply after the recent rally, as the market consolidated, while profit takings continued in the paper market. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then plunged down by $2,010 day-on-day to $49,089 on Tuesday, after much selling pressures. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed the decline and slid down by $103, down …
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Daily DCE Review 31/8/21
Iron ore futures reversed into losses, as market confidence took a hit from poor economic indicators in August, and extension of steel output cuts to more Chinese provinces. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then dropped by 5% day-on-day or down RMB 42.50 to RMB 808/mt, during the day trading session …
Daily DCE Review 30/8/21
Iron ore futures extended the rally from last week, as market prepared for the peak construction season in upcoming Sep-Oct period. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then inched up by 0.66% day-on-day or up RMB 5.50 to RMB 835/mt, during the day trading session on Monday. The rebar futures followed …
Daily Capesize Review 27/8/21
Capesize freight rates continued to rally, amid port congestions in China and tight tonnage supply, while shipping demand improved. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $986 day-on-day to $51,099 on Friday, due to the tight basins. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) however, inched up slightly by $40, up 0.95% day-on-day, after some …
Ferrous trade weekly review 27/8/21
A total of 920,000 mt of iron ores was traded for the week ended Aug 27, down 3.16% week-on-week, despite some price recovery at the end of the week. Iron ore prices had rebounded as some trade participants believed that the pricing had reached near term bottom, while restocking activities had picked up before the …
Daily DCE Review 26/8/21
Iron ore futures rallied further on Thursday, recovering loss ground from recent slump, as the steel market entered traditional peak season. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then inched up by 0.74% day-on-day or up RMB 6 to RMB 816/mt, during the day trading session on Thursday. The rebar futures however, …
Daily Capesize Review 25/8/21
Capesize freight rates took a breather from recent bullish run, as trade participants went for profit-takings in the paper market. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then fell by $810 day-on-day to $50,662 on Thursday, following the market selloff, despite good market fundamentals. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed the dip and dropped to $4,193, …
Daily DCE Review 25/8/21
Iron ore futures extended gains on Wednesday session, improving from previous trading day position, despite mixed market outlook. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then increased by 1.90% day-on-day or up RMB 15 to RMB 802.50/mt, during the day trading session on Wednesday. The rebar futures also inched up slightly by …
Daily Capesize Review 24/8/21
Capesize freight rates continued its upward momentum, though at slower rate amid tight shipping tonnage with heavy congestion at Chinese ports. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $764 day-on-day to $51,472 on Tuesday, despite some standoff between the charterers and owners. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then hiked up higher at $4,201, …
Daily DCE Review 24/8/21
Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday morning session, rebounded from previous losses seen last week, as market sentiment improved. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then increased by 6.17% day-on-day or up RMB 47.50 to RMB 817.50/mt, during the day trading session on Tuesday. The rebar futures also rose by 2.39% …