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) …

Oil Through the Looking Glass 2/7/20

*OPEC Output Lowest Since 1991* OPEC after the pandemic hit has been desperately trying to support prices with supply cuts. The effect of their latest agreement will cut output to levels not seen since 1991. This has been delivered through a combination of extra cuts from Saudi Arabia and better compliance from other slacking agreement …