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Capesize suffers from oversupply
Capesize market came under pressure again amid bearish market sentiment for June. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average went below $4,000 level again, after a drop of $334 to $3,786 on Wednesday. The volatile bunker market did not help to support the freight rates and thus the Baltic Dry Index went downhill by 0.79% …
Panamax June 20 Morning Technical Comment – 240 Min
Capesize June 20 Morning Technical Comment – 240 Min
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API v EIA – quick on the draw?
The predicted rise in US stock levels have dragged down markets further this morning, continuing losses and putting prices ever closer to the $30 mark again. Data from U.S. industry group API predicts crude stocks rose by 8.7 million barrels in the week to May 22, compared with analysts’ expectations for a draw of …
Iron ore futures surge on Brazil virus fears
Iron ore futures surged on Wednesday on renewed concerns over the worsening coronavirus crisis in Brazil. Unlike many other countries, Brazil has not enforced a lockdown, resulting in a widespread increase of coronavirus infections. It was reported that there has been a sudden spike in coronavirus cases in the Brazilian state of Para, where around …
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FIS Castaway – Eps.9 – Unprecedented Coverage in Unprecedented Times
In Episode 9 of Castaway we have special guest Julie Arnold talking to us about power markets – especially the new emerging Japanese power market. We also have our regular news and commodity market reviews and a hot potato of a new random market of the week. Click on the link below to listen now! …
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Slow start to Capesize after long weekend
Capesize market made a slow start after a long weekend break, with sluggish shipping demand in physical and paper markets. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average dipped slightly by $20 to $4,120 on spot rates, almost a flat index that failed to inspire the paper market. The almost unchanged index may reflect market concerns …
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House Set to Back China Sanctions Amid Rising Tensions With U.S
The House of Representatives is poised to give final passage Wednesday to legislation that would sanction Chinese officials for human rights abuses against Muslim minorities, the latest in a series of moves by Congress and the White House to put pressure on the Beijing government. The measure was approved by unanimous consent in the Senate …
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Soybeans Hold Best Gain This Month as China Seeks More Supplies
Soybean futures held on to Tuesday’s gain, the biggest since the end of April, as state-run Chinese companies return to the market for American supplies after a jump in Brazil’s currency made U.S. beans more competitive. Soymeal futures in Dalian climbed to the highest in over a month. China has been bidding on new crop …
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