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FIS Singapore Iron Ore Derivatives Report 02/06/21

Iron Ore Market Update Market Commentary Iron ore futures were largely unchanged on Wednesday as traders looked to policymakers in China for direction. Iron ore eased off to $196 in Asia as China reiterated its commitment to crack down on surging commodities prices. China’s Market Supervision Agency said that it will closely monitor the volatility …

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FIS Castaway Podcast – Episode 57 02/06/21

    FIS Castaway Podcast – Episode 57   All aboard the Commodity Express as we talk about the movers and shakers from the rollercoaster of freight and commodity markets this week.   Listen Below:   Website https://freightinvestorservices.com/blog/fis-castaway-eps-57/   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Tu7McT76931ui6fgHrGq4?si=2Upof0N_Toq57n5yN69bVA   iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-57/id1507094242?i=1000523903988         Disclaimer: This podcast is a marketing communication and is …

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Daily DCE Review 2/6/21

Iron ore futures rose for the third consecutive day since the start of the week, due to market optimism over possible easing of steel output curbs in Tangshan. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then rose by 2.77% on-day or up RMB 31.50 to RMB 1,168.50/mt on Wednesday. The steel rebar …

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Daily Capesize Review 1/6/21

Capesize freight rates rebounded from previous losses and holidays lull, as the improving Pacific basin offered market supports. The Capesize 5 time charter average, however still fell by $582 day-on-day to $25,032 on Tuesday, despite the rebound as more trade participants returned from holiday period. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then fell by 1.08% or …

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FIS Fuel Oil Morning Report 02/06/21

Brent crude futures for August settled up 93 cents, or 1.3%, to $70.25 a barrel after hitting $71 earlier in the session – its highest intra-day price since March 8. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for July was up $1.40, or 2.1%, to $67.72. As widely expected OPEC+ confirmed yesterday that they will go ahead …

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