Brent crude futures gained 12 cents, or 0.3%, to $44.46 a barrel by 0733 GMT, after gaining 1.4% on the previous day. The US looks to begin its holiday season, a time typically for driving around the country, but this year, it is expected that the pandemic will cut the number of journeys made …
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Capesize rates dip despite improvement in the Pacific
Capesize freight rates continued to fall on softening physical market, despite some improvement in the Pacific market. The Capesize 5 time charter average dipped slightly by RMB 299 day-on-day to $11,730 on Wednesday, due to selling pressure on the weak Atlantic market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) was almost flattish and booked a slight gain …
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European Close 18/11/20
Iron ore futures continue to trade at new highs signaling the market trend remains bullish. Demand remains resilient whilst we are seeing a decline in steel inventories by 178,400 tons (MySteel), this is following the strong industrial and property data from yesterday. The fundamental continues to support the market with futures trading up to …
Fuel Oil Daily Evening Report
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Morning Oil Report 18/11/20
Brent crude futures for January rose 19 cents, or 0.43%, to $43.94 a barrel by 0744 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for December eased 3 cents, or 0.1%, to $41.40 a barrel by 0430 GMT. This rise has continued into the morning trading, with Brent pushing above $44. API Predictions: Crude +4.174 …
Capesize rates move in mixed directions
Capesize freight rates dipped slightly on a mixed market with vessels oversupply in the Atlantic, while some improvement were seen in the Pacific basin. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average slipped slightly by RMB 253 day-on-day to $12,029 on Tuesday, after a late selling spree in the weak Atlantic fixtures. The Baltic Dry Index …
European close
As expected, the iron ore market has traded up to new highs today with the DCE futures trading up to 861.5 and the Dec offshore trading to a high of USD 122.99. Iron ore is following the steel Rebar that continues to push higher on strong industrial and property data with output in October remaining …
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Oil Through the Looking Glass 17/11/20
*Equinor Sees Oil Demand Peaking Two-Three Years Sooner Due to Virus* Equinor sees global demand peaking at around 2027-2028, two years earlier than previously predicted because of the coronavirus pandemic sparking the interest in the roll-out of greener energies quicker than first through possible. 100 million barrels per day consumption – the levels seen before …
FIS Technical – Brent Jan 21 Daily
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