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Capesize freight rates plunged after a selloff as market sentiment turned bearish with few fixtures done at lower rates. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average fell by RMB 1,402 day-on-day to $13,379 on Wednesday, as the 5TC index lost around 10% at one point before much stabilization later. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then …
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Iron ore futures booked slight gains after the recent bullish run due to better steel prices and margins. The most-traded iron ore for January 2021 delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange rose by 0.96 % or RMB 8 day-on-day to RMB 838 /mt on Wednesday. The steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange however, …
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Capesize freight rates suffered a dip as the bullish momentum flatten out with fewer fixtures being done at higher rates. The Capesize 5 time charter average dipped by RMB 67 day-on-day to $14,781 on Tuesday, as the market lost steam with concerns on the muted Atlantic basin. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then moved down …
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Iron ore futures rallied on better steel margins and rode on global market optimism due to Covid-19 vaccine breakthrough. The most-traded iron ore for January 2021 delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange rose by 1.66 % or RMB 13.50 day-on-day to RMB 825.50 /mt on Tuesday. The steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange …
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Capesize freight rates continued to rise due to market optimism over Covid-19 vaccines that improve shipping and oil demand. The Capesize 5 time charter average hiked up by RMB 427 day-on-day to $14,848 on Monday, as market sentiment improved. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also moved up by 0.92% or 11 points to 1,207 readings, …
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Iron ore futures rose on higher steel prices, back by better demand and new round of sintering cut in Tangshan. The most-traded iron ore for January 2021 delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange rose by 3.61% or RMB 28.50 day-on-day to RMB 817.50 /mt on Monday. Following the rally, the steel rebar contract on the …
Capesize freight rates rebounded from previous session losses, due to handful of fixtures done on firmer rates. The Capesize 5 time charter average inched up by RMB 244 day-on-day to $14,421 on Friday, as market confidence returned after a flurry of fixtures. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then moved up slightly by 0.17% or 2 …
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A total of 1.15 million mt of iron ores was traded for the week ended Nov 6, up 12.75% week-on-week as compared to the 1.02 million mt recorded last week. There were some catch-up operations among the Chinese construction firms right before the winter season, which resulted in more procurement. BRBF toppled PBF as the …
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Capesize freight rates dropped on thin market activities amid bearish market sentiment in shipping demand. The Capesize 5 time charter average fell by RMB 514 day-on-day to $14,177 on Thursday, as low Atlantic fixtures weighted on prompt paper market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then slipped by 2.45% or 30 points to 1,194 readings, due …
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Iron ore futures had a choppy session and managed to book a gain at the close, despite market concerns over high port inventory. The most-traded iron ore for January 2021 delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange rose by 0.84% or RMB 6.50 day-on-day to RMB 789.50/mt on Friday. The steel rebar contract on the Shanghai …
