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After flaming June, dry July for oil market?
Rising COVID-19 cases globally reached 13 million infections and half million deaths, remaining a key drag on market sentiments. With California, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Australia tightening restrictions again as daily infections spike, July could be an even more challenging month for oil than expected. Moreover, the market will be monitoring closely the …
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FOMO drives China iron ore sentiment
Iron ore futures rallied sharply on the first trading day of the week on market optimism over steel demand as China’s recovery gathered momentum. An upturn in industrial output suggests that the economy expanded in last quarter after cratering in the opening three months due to the coronavirus impact, according to Bloomberg Economics. The robust …
*Oil Through the Looking Glass 13/7/20*
*The Easing of OPEC’s Cuts?* With returning demand OPEC could start to loosen its production cuts after its recent move at strict adherence to the agreement. Saudi Arabia, who had previously been the main driver behind getting absolute compliance with the cut agreement from all participants, apparently is now pushing to an easing of the …
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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