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Capesize rates rise despite mixed market outlook

Capesize freight rates hiked up, despite mixed market outlook with an improving Atlantic market, while limited shipping activities were observed in the Pacific. The Capesize 5 time charter average then went up by $698 day-on-day to $13,826 on Wednesday, as the physical continued to show further gains, though it was expected to slow toward year-end …

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Morning Oil Report 17/12/20

Brent crude futures rose 45 cents, or 0.9%, to $51.53 a barrel at 0436 GMT. Oil then pushed to 9-month highs reaching $51.83 at 0720GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose by 46 cents, or nearly 1%, to $48.28 a barrel. Both benchmarks hit their highest since early March.   US crude …

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FIS CASTAWAY – EPISODE 37

FIS Castaway Podcast – Episode 37 – Christmas Special   Whether you’ve been Naughty or Nice, tune in to our special episode ‘The 12 Commodities of Christmas’ to hear the team break down the year’s price action and trends across all our products, along with the usual news and comment.   Listen Below:   Website …

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