Capesize rate gained on mixed market outlook amid robust iron ore demand and oversupplied vessels market. The Capesize 5 time charter average gained slightly by $51 day-on-day to $20,434 on Thursday, after a rebound in market from better Pacific market. Thus, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also went up higher by 1.69% day-on-day to 1,500 …
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DCE loses steam after week-long rally
Iron ore futures came under pressure on Friday and suffered a correction, ending a week of bullish gains. The most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange dropped by 1.05% or RMB 9.50 day-on-day to RMB 896 per tonne on Friday. As such, the Shanghai Futures Exchange also dropped slightly by 0.60% …
Capesize loses steam after recent rally
The Capesize market suffered a slip up after recent rally with less shipping enquires in both the Pacific and Atlantic market. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dropped by $304 day-on-day to $20,383 on Wednesday, due to some selling pressure before seeing a mini revival later at afternoon session for better rates. Thus, the …
DCE extends gains on better downstream demand
Iron ore futures rallied on bullish market sentiment since the start of week on better downstream demand from China. The most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange rose by 2.88% or RMB 25.50 day-on-day to RMB 910 per tonne on Thursday. Following the rally, the Shanghai Futures Exchange also went up …
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Capesize rates make solid gains on bullish market
It was another bullish day for the Capesize market, with the physical market making solid gains to push up the freight rates. The Capesize 5 time charter average then rose by $1,636 day-on-day to $20,687 on Tuesday, with talk of C5 heading to $9.00 and the C3 rumoured to surge toward the $18.90. Following the …
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DCE continues winning streak on small gains
Iron ore futures booked slight gains on Wednesday to continue the rally for the third consecutive trading day on supply tightness issues. The most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange hiked upward by 0.40% or RMB 3.50 day-on-day to RMB 888 per tonne on Wednesday. However, the steel rebar contract on …
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Capesize rates rally over congestion in the Pacific
Capesize rates started the week on bullish note as bad weather, crew replacement and stricter quarantine measures affected the tonnage supply. The Capesize 5 time charter average hiked up by $755 day-on-day to $19,051 on Monday, as market participants expected freight rates recovery over short term. Due to the improvement in Capesize, the Baltic Dry …
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DCE rallies again over supply concerns
Iron ore futures continued to rally for second consecutive day since the start of week over supply concerns. The most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange went up by 3.31% or RMB 28.50 day-on-day to RMB 890 per tonne on Tuesday. The steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange then …
Capesize rates rebound on firm Pacific market
Capesize rates jumped on better physical market with both basins seemed significant gains despite an upcoming public holiday in Singapore. The Capesize 5 time charter average hiked up by $1,197 day-on-day to $17,721 on Wednesday, with Aug and Sep contracts traded on highs of $19,250 and $20,750 respectively. With improvement in Capesize, the Baltic Dry …
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DCE surges on accelerated bond completion by end-Oct
Iron ore futures rose further upon news of special bonds issuance to be completed by end-October, according to the China’s Ministry of Finance. Thus, the most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange went up by 1.02% or RMB 8.50 day-on-day to RMB 840 per tonne on Thursday. The steel rebar contract …
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