Capesize freight rates dipped on thin market activities with a short trading week, due to public holidays in Japan and Singapore. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then dropped by $114 day-on-day to $35,895 on Tuesday, despite some improvement in the physical market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) moved flatly and inched up slightly by …
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Ferrous Trade Weekly Review 6/8/21
A total of 750,000 mt of iron ores was traded for the week ended Aug 6, up 27.12% week-on-week, amid stringent steel output cuts being implemented. Tangshan underwent a new round of sintering cuts much to the expectation of market participants, while iron ore prices ended its anti-gravity defying act and stayed under the $185/mt …
Daily DCE Review 6/8/21
Iron ore futures opened higher from previous day slump, but only managed a slight recovery at the close, due to lower steel consumption in China. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then dropped by 1.27% day-on-day or down RMB 11.50 to RMB 895/mt, during the day trading session on Friday. The …
Daily Capesize Review 5/8/21
Capesize freight rates extended its upward momentum to recover from previous slump, despite market concerns over shipping delays at Chinese ports. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $933 day-on-day to $36,608 on Thursday, due to improving market sentiments. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also went up by 1.75% day-on-day, or 58 points …
Daily Capesize Review 4/8/21
Capesize freight rates continued to recover from improving shipping demand, which lifted market sentiment. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then rose by $459 day-on-day to $35,675 on Wednesday, due to better market confidence. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also went up by 1.13% day-on-day, or 37 points to 3,318 readings, due to better freight …
Daily DCE Review 5/8/21
Iron ore futures fell to two-month low on the day session, after a selloff from sluggish steel consumption. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then slumped by 4.72% day-on-day or down RMB 44 to RMB 888.50/mt, during the day trading session on Thursday. The rebar futures, however moved flatly and inched …
Daily DCE Review 4/8/21
Iron ore futures inched up slightly for the second consecutive day of gains, amid mixed market outlooks over steel output cuts. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then went up by 0.52% day-on-day or up RMB 5.50 to RMB 1,067/mt, during the day trading session on Wednesday. The rebar futures also …
Daily Capesize Review 3/8/21
Capesize freight rates improved with more shipping activities, though there were oversupply concerns among trade participants. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then dipped by $213 day-on-day to $35,216 on Tuesday, after showing signs of improvement. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also went down slightly by 0.03% day-on-day, or 1 point to 3,281 readings, despite …
Daily DCE Review 3/8/21
Iron ore futures rebounded from previous slump and gained higher upon market expectation of less stricter output curbs and lower iron ore shipments from suppliers. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then went up by 1.97% day-on-day or up RMB 20.50 to RMB 1,062.50/mt, during the day trading session on Tuesday. …
Daily Capesize Review 2/8/21
Capesize freight rates had a quiet start to the new month, though market sentiments remained positive at the aftermath of typhoon conditions. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then dipped by $284 day-on-day to $35,429 on Monday, with a typical quiet start for the week. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also went down by 0.30% …