Iron ore future saw a slight correction and retreated from the recent rally due to narrowing steel margins. Thus, the most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange slipped slightly by 0.29% or RMB 2.50 to RMB 845.50 per tonne on Thursday. On the contrary, the steel rebar contract on the Shanghai …
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Capesize rates drag down by high tonnage list
Capesize rates spiraled downward due to high tonnage list that resulted weakness in the Pacific market. As such, the Capesize 5 time charter average dropped further by $1,834 day-on-day to $22,635 on Tuesday, after a steep sell off down the curve during late afternoon session. Following the decline, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) slipped by …
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DCE gains on better H2 outlook
Iron ore future rose for the second consecutive day on better market outlook on anticipation of improved steel demand after rainy season in China. The most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange continued the upward trend with gains of 1.14% or RMB 9.50 day-on-day to RMB 841.50 a tonne on Wednesday. …
Capesize rates dip on subdued markets
Capesize rates reversed into losses after sluggish start to the week with little shipping activities. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average dropped by $616 day-on-day to $24,469 on Monday, due to the subdued Pacific and Atlantic market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then followed the dip and slipped by 1.87% day-on-day to 1,678 readings …
DCE rebounds on Chinese fiscal stimulus
Iron ore futures opened low and closed on high on Tuesday, following market optimism on China’s demand despite rising supply from miners. The most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange rebounded from yesterday losses and gained by 2.75% or RMB 22.50 day-on-day to RMB 841 a tonne on July 21. Joining …
DCE slides on high port inventory
Iron ore futures closed at slight correction after a strong opening, only to sustain losses at the afternoon session due to rising port inventory. The most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange slipped by 0.31% or RMB 2.50 day-on-day to RMB 817 a tonne on Monday. Similarly, the steel rebar contract …
No more Samba for the week
A total of 2.104 million mt of iron ore was exchanged hands for the week ended Jul 17, with Australian fines dominating the market with little presence of Brazilian ores. Australian Pilbara Blend Fines (PBF) garnered almost 40% or 39.11% of iron ore products share, while Jimblebar fines came in second with 18%, followed by …
Capesize rebounds upon market optimism
Capesize rates ended its losing streaks and booked slight gains with improvement of shipping demands in both basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average went up $252 day-on-day to $24,639 on Thursday, as the Australian miners returned to the spot market. Given the Capesize uptick, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) inched up slightly by 0.18% …
DCE ends the week in corrections
Iron ore futures continued its correction phrase as buyers found prices too high amid mixed market sentiments. The most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange dropped by 0.42% or RMB 3.50 day-on-day to RMB 826 a tonne on Friday. However, the steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange gained slightly …
Capesize rates venture into a week of correction
Capesize rates came under correction again, perhaps fulfilling market expectation of a week for correction due to shipping supply glut. The Capesize 5 time charter average then fell further by $1,175 day-on-day to $24,387 by mid-July, 15 July 2020, despite an influx buyers entered at the afternoon session. Following the decline, the Baltic Dry Index …
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