Capesize rates chase for new height

Capesize rates continued to chase new height for the year, buoyed by the strong shipping and iron ore demand. The Capesize 5 time charter average rose by $4,250 day-on-day to $19,036 on Wednesday, another year-high as the paper market saw over 8,000 lots change hands by the close of trading day. Likewise, the Baltic Dry …

Oil Through the Looking Glass 18/6/20

*Fuel Demand to Remain Under Pressure* OPEC predicts that demand for fuel will continue to struggle into the second half of the year due to the effects of the virus. The group has kept its forecast for oil consumption unchanged predicting a 9% fall in demand, however it cut its supply needs by 2.17 mbd. …

FIS Castaway – Eps.12 – Unprecedented Coverage in Unprecedented Times

This week the group discuss supply and demand in crude, freight, iron ore, and copper markets. We explore the reasons behind the freight markets jump, oil’s crawl upwards, and iron ore’s price stall, among other market news and trends. https://freightinvestorservices.com/blog/fis-castaway-eps-12-unprecedented-coverage-in-unprecedented-times/

Capesize surges to year-high level on strong iron ore demand

Capesize rates hit a record high for the year as strong iron ore demand continue to support shipping demand. The Capesize 5 time charter average reached $14,786 on Tuesday, the highest level in the year and up $1,489 at day-on-day basis. Buoyed by the robust Capesize market, the Baltic Dry Index shot up beyond the …

Oil Through the Looking Glass 16/6/20

*Covid-19 vs Supply Cuts* The tussle between bearish and bullish news continues for crude. Coronavirus cases rose to more than 8 million worldwide yesterday, with infections surging in Latin America, while the United States and China are dealing with fresh outbreaks. On the supply side the UAE energy minister said that he had confidence OPEC+ …

Capesize moves up despite slight cooldown

Capesize rates moved up again on bullish market sentiments for both the Pacific and Atlantic basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average rose by $887 to $13,297 on Monday, reaching new highs for the prompt, while testing the recent highs on Q4 and Cal 21. The Baltic Dry Index also increased by 5.42% to 973 …