The ‘New-COVID’ Economy

US-China trade tension and rising COVID-19 infections have resulted in negativity creeping into the iron ore market, the greenback, and European shares. The global outlook is being shaken by the threat of a second European wave and a continued rise of infection levels in the US. The uncertainty has seen gold rally to an all-time …

Capesize rates spiral downward on supply glut

Capesize rates continued its downward movement due to muted market in both basin and fell further away from the $20,000 level. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average came under selling pressure and recorded at $17,284, down $1,258 day-on-day on Friday. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) did not fared better as well and continued the …

Oil Through the Looking Glass 27/7/20

*Geopolitical Angst and Rising Virus Cases Weigh in Market The escalating tensions between China and the United States has left the market shaky. The consulate closing dispute is the latest move by the two countries which started with a trade war last year. According to data from John Hopkins University, global COVID-19 case counts have …