Iron ore futures rallied on high steel margins and prices, after a strong opening at the start before moving flattish at the closing afternoon session. The most-traded iron ore for January 2021 delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange then hiked up by 2.45 % or RMB 21 day-on-day to RMB 876.50/mt on Thursday. The steel …
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Capesize rates dip despite improvement in the Pacific
Capesize freight rates continued to fall on softening physical market, despite some improvement in the Pacific market. The Capesize 5 time charter average dipped slightly by RMB 299 day-on-day to $11,730 on Wednesday, due to selling pressure on the weak Atlantic market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) was almost flattish and booked a slight gain …
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Capesize rates move in mixed directions
Capesize freight rates dipped slightly on a mixed market with vessels oversupply in the Atlantic, while some improvement were seen in the Pacific basin. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average slipped slightly by RMB 253 day-on-day to $12,029 on Tuesday, after a late selling spree in the weak Atlantic fixtures. The Baltic Dry Index …
DCE rises on steel rally
Iron ore futures rose higher on better steel prices, despite a choppy session as some market participants doubt whether the rally was sustainable. The most-traded iron ore for January 2021 delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange then inched up by 1.48% or RMB 12.50 day-on-day to RMB 858/mt on Wednesday. The steel rebar contract on …
DCE benefits from high steel prices and margins
Iron ore futures hiked up higher on better steel prices and market optimism on better steel margins and demand. The most-traded iron ore for January 2021 delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange booked a gain of 2.64% or RMB 22 day-on-day to RMB 855/mt on Monday. The steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange …
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RCEP agreement fails to support Capesize market
Capesize freight rates continued to correct on softening physical market for a slow start to the week. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dipped by RMB 216 day-on-day to $12,282 on Monday, amid thin market activities with public holidays in Singapore and India. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also fell slightly by 0.36% or …
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Last sprint for iron ore purchase before winter season
A total of 1.82 million mt of iron ores was traded for the week ended Nov 13, up almost 60% week-on-week as compared to the 1.15 million mt recorded last week. The higher intake of iron ore was due to better steel prices and margins that encouraged mills to produce more steel for the catch-up …
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DCE slips on declining steel prices
Iron ore futures opened low but managed to catchup at the afternoon session before closing at slight dip for the day. Thus, the most-traded iron ore for January 2021 delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange were almost flattish and booked a small loss of 0.83% or RMB 7 day-on-day to RMB 832.50/mt on Friday. The …
Capesize rates correct again on low shipping activities
Capesize freight rates dipped for slight correction as the physical market continued to soften on scant shipping activities. The Capesize 5 time charter average fell by RMB 525 day-on-day to $12,854 on Thursday, as freight rates came under pressure on bearish market sentiment. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then dropped by 1.49% or 17 points …
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DCE stabilizes on decent steel demand
Iron ore futures saw a selloff at the afternoon session but managed to stabilize at the close to gain some ground. Thus, the most-traded iron ore for January 2021 delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange were almost flat with a small rise of 0.18 % or RMB 1.50 day-on-day to RMB 835.50/mt on Thursday. The …