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) …