Iron ore futures slipped slightly on Thursday, for correction after the recent rally amid mixed market outlook. The most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange dipped by 0.84% or RMB 7/mt day-on-day to RMB 826.50 a tonne. Likewise, the steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange also dropped by RMB …
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Capesize rates spiral down from supply buildups
Capesize rates continued its downward slide as supply buildups, while shipping demand remained yet to be seen in the market. Following the decline, the Capesize 5 time charter average dived down by $1,402 day-on-day to $25,562 on Tuesday. Likewise, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) continued to descend and dropped by 2.79% day-on-day at 1,742 readings. …
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DCE inches up amid cautious buying
Iron ore futures inched up higher on Wednesday, as market participants became more cautious amid mixed market outlooks. The most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange went up by 0.54% or RMB 4.50/mt day-on-day to RMB 837 a tonne. Following the upturn, the steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange …
Capesize rates slip on thin physical activity
Capesize rates slipped again over market concerns on the deteriorating physical market with long tonnage list in the Pacific market. On that note, the Capesize 5 time charter average dipped by $680 day-on-day to $26,964 on Monday, as the paper market came under pressure on declining physical market. Following the decline, the Baltic Dry Index …
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DCE rises again on supply concerns
Iron ore futures rose for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, in view of supply tightness in the market. At the closing of the afternoon session, the most-traded iron ore for September delivery on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange went up by 2.44 % or RMB 20 day-on-day to RMB 838.50 a tonne. Likewise, the steel …
Capesize rates correct on muted market activity
Capesize rates dropped on limited market activity as some trade participants were away due to public holiday in Singapore. The Capesize 5 time charter average dipped by $437 day-on-day to $27,644 on Friday, as the paper market was muted and rangebound due to the Singapore holiday. Due to the quiet market, the Baltic Dry Index …
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DCE continues to rally from last week gains
Chinese futures ended the afternoon session on gains and continued the rally seen last week in view of market optimism and possible supply tightness from Brazilian suppliers. The most-actively traded iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), for September delivery, rose by RMB 38 or 4.80% day-on-day to RMB 829 per tonne on …
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Capesize rates under correction after extended losses
Capesize rates came under pressure and took a correction with losses on both the Pacific and Atlantic basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average dropped by massive $3,301 day-on-day to $29,610 on Wednesday, with a large chunk of the recent gains wiped out in a single session. Following the plunge, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) …
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DCE hits almost one year high on better market outlook
Chinese futures rallied throughout the week and reached almost a one-year high, upon market optimism. The most-actively traded iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), for September delivery, rose by RMB 8 or 1.02% day-on-day to RMB 789 per tonne, a 11-month high on Thursday. Likewise, the steel rebar contract on the Shanghai …
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Capesize rallies further on tighter tonnage
Capesize rates rallied further without any signs of slowdown as the rates chased for new height for the year. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average surged by $1,078 day-on-day to $33,760 on Monday, with the curve trending up to highs for July, August, Sept and Q3 contracts. Following the Capesize rally, the Baltic Dry …
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