Capesize freight rates continued the downward trend due to softening physical market that resulted selling pressure in the paper market. The Capesize 5 time charter average then fell by $1,840 day-on-day to $32,702 on Monday, following another selloff session. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also went down and decreased by 2.82% or 83 points on-day …
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Daily DCE Review 17/5/21
Iron ore futures started the week on slight gains against the huge rally seen last week as the market stabilized amid high steel prices. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then inched up by 0.93% on-day or up RMB 11 to RMB 1,197.50/mt on Monday. The steel rebar contract on the …
Daily Capesize Review 14/5/21
Capesize freight rates went into correction again with another selloff in the market, as the physical market struggled to keep up from previous rally. The Capesize 5 time charter average then had a sharp drop of $3,182 day-on-day to $34,542 on Friday, following the selloff session. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) went with the dip …
Ferrous Trade Weekly Review 14/5/21
A total of 1.06 million mt of iron ores was traded for the week ended May 14 and witnessed the iron ore prices to go above the record-high $230/mt level on good Chinese steel demand. Apparently, restocking activities did not slow down after the post-holidays market and the high steel demand and lower inventory continued …
Daily DCE Review 14/5/21
Iron ore futures ended the week on sharp drop on morning session, despite some recovery late in the afternoon session. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then slumped by 7.49% on-day or down RMB 95 to RMB 1,173/mt on Friday. The steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, also plunged …
Daily Capesize Review 13/5/21
Capesize freight rates underwent correction phrases again as physical market softened amid holidays and thin activities. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dropped by $1,331 day-on-day to $37,724 on Thursday, following the downward momentum since the selloff session earlier in the week. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also the dip and went down by …
Daily DCE Review 12/5/21
Iron ore futures continued to rally on Wednesday, though at a smaller increase as seen previously at start of the week. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then rose by 2.85% on-day or RMB 37 to RMB 1,337/mt on May 12. The steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange, also …
Daily Capesize Review 11/5/21
Capesize freight rates faced slight correction after recent paper rally, as the physical market failed to keep up with the market optimism. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dipped by $339 day-on-day to $42,031 on Tuesday, following a selloff in the trading session. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also inched up slightly by 0.43% …
Daily DCE Review 11/5/21
Iron ore futures had toned down from yesterday record-high session, but still maintained the upward momentum on bullish steel demand. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery inched up by 1.67% on-day or RMB 21.50 to RMB 1,306.50/mt on Tuesday, much lower as compared to high 10% increase seen on previous day. …
Daily Capesize Review 10/5/21
Capesize freight rates rebounded on record high iron ore prices, which showed no signs of stopping due to the robust Chinese steel demand. The Capesize 5 time charter average then rose by $856 day-on-day to $41,514 on Monday, as market sentiment turned bullish with the meteoric rise of iron ore prices. The Baltic Dry Index …