Chinese futures continued to rally for the second consecutive day despite mixed market outlook over steel demand and tight supply during summer season. The most-actively traded iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), for September delivery, rose by RMB 20 or 2.68% day-on-day to RMB 767 per tonne on Tuesday. Following the iron …
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Capesize’s bull run continues, driven by tight tonnage and weather delays
Capesize market continued its bullish run with rates hovering above the $30,000 level in view of the tight tonnage supply in both basins. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average rose by $1,305 day-on-day to $32,682 on Friday, while the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reached new high at 1,894 points, up 3.89% day-on-day. Crewing issue …
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DCE ends high on market optimism
Chinese futures rose on the opening day of the week, due to bullish market sentiment and concerns over supply tightness. As such, the most-actively traded iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), for September delivery, rose by RMB 6.50 or 0.87% day-on-day to RMB 750.50 per tonne on Monday. Similarly, the steel rebar …
Australian products overshadow Brazilian high-grade ores
A total of 3.05 million mt of iron ore was exchanged hands for the week ended Jul 3, up 26.60% week-on-week from previous week traded volumes. As usual, the Australian Pilbara Blend Fines (PBF) remained the most popular products among buyers, accounting nearly 34% of the trades. The next popular products went to Jimblebar fines …
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Capesize rates rise over miners’ fixing spree
Capesize rates stayed above the $30,000 level due to the recent miners’ fixing spree in moving iron ore cargoes for arrival in China. The Capesize 5 time charter average reflected the firm freight market and spotted a gain of $438 day-on-day to $31, 377 on Thursday. This left the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) to seek …
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DCE ends the week on flat note
Chinese futures ended the week in positive despite mixed market outlook regarding the softening steel demand. The most-actively traded iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), for September delivery, rose slightly by RMB 5.00 or 0.67% day-on-day at RMB 746.50 per tonne on Friday. The steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange …
Capesize maintains over $30,000 level despite softening demand
Capesize rates hovered above the $30,000 level, despite softening freight rates recorded in both Pacific and Atlantic markets. This weakness was reflected in the paper market, which the Capesize 5 time charter average saw a slight gain of $62 day-on-day to $30, 939 on Wednesday, from a weak afternoon session. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) …
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DCE slips over steel demand concerns
Chinese futures moved to slight decline over industry concerns over China’s low steel demand in summer season. The most-actively traded iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), for September delivery, slipped slightly by RMB 3.00 or 0.40% day-on-day at RMB 738.50 per tonne on Thursday. On the contrary, the steel rebar contract on …
Capesize hovers above $30,000 level and BDI reaches year-high
Capesize rates stabilized at the $30,000 level, but the market remained at backwardation as some trade participants do not believe on the long-term strength of capes. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average saw a small gain of $79 day-on-day to $30, 857 on Tuesday. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also spotted small gain of …
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DCE moves flattish amid high PMIs
Chinese futures remained almost flat for Wednesday, till a selldown in the afternoon session that led to a negative closing. The most-actively traded iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), for September delivery, went down slightly by RMB 2.00 or 0.27% day-on-day at RMB 742 per tonne on Wednesday. Similarly, the steel rebar …