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% …
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DCE rebounds on firm market fundamentals
Chinese futures rebounded today on tighter inventory and Chinese government’s stimulus for more white goods consumption. The most-actively traded iron ore futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), for September delivery, increased by 2.01% day-on-day to RMB 710.50 per tonne on Thursday. Likewise, the steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange also hiked up …
Panamax June 20 Morning Technical Comment – 240 Min
Chinese Iron Ore Supply Once Again in Focus
CISA calls for increased production of domestic iron ore China iron and steel Association continue to focus on supply issues for the world’s second largest economy as it emerges from a forced lockdown that continues to blight countries around the world. Over a year after the Brazilian dam disaster which killed over 200 people; iron …
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Trade Tensions Keep Soybeans Muted
Soybean futures on the Chicago board of trade continued to remain muted on the back of an increasing blame gain from the White house over a phase one trade deal that looked to be the saving grace for U.S farmers after a prolonged stalemate between the U.S and Chinese Government. Global commodities and Soybeans alike …
Capesize June 20 Morning Technical Comment – 240 Min
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Iron Ore Offshore July 20 Morning Technical Comment – 240 Min Chart
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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 DCE September Daily Technical Review May 28th(Hourly Chart from Arp 3rd to May 28th)
Verdict – Short-term neutral. DCE iron ore consolidate and rebound during the day. Short-run entered a new platform from 700.0 -713.0. From hourly chart, 713.0 was the neckline previously, as well as an intraday resistance. Iron ore aggregated interest flats and fewer changing hands also caused much smaller volume. Hourly CCI was strong. MACD gold …
FIS Daily Physical Review May 28th
Iron Ore and Steel Market Updates – Australia Anti-Dumping Commission start to investigate on imported colored steel belt from China and Vietnam. The investigation period from April 1st,2019 – March 31st, 2020. – MySteel Rebar Inventory: Rebar production 3.94 million tonnes, up 0.63% w-o-w. Mills inventory 3.05 million tonnes, up 1.38% w-o-w. Circulation inventory 8.03 …