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 …
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FIS CASTAWAY – EPISODE 32
Join this week’s Election Special on Castaway as the team discuss the implications of a Biden Presidency, a Vaccine, and more on our commodity markets. Website https://freightinvestorservices.com/blog/fis-castaway-eps-32-unprecedented-coverage-in-unprecedented-times/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Mr0kLung0jCaKA6bthcPN?si=3kIVEtI5RS-R54fQjPDw3Q And Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fis-castaway/id1507094242#episodeGuid=239ed13a-c739-ef73-b126-1ba2480ae67d Disclaimer: This podcast is a marketing communication and is not based upon detailed analysis by Freight Investor (FIS) …
FIS CASTAWAY – EPISODE 31
It’s not looking good for Aussie coal, and as we sit and wait for the US Election result Chris, Tom and Kerry explore the movements in our main commodity markets. Website https://freightinvestorservices.com/blog/fis-castaway-eps-31-unprecedented-coverage-in-unprecedented-times/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NsTa2G5jyL8yYmz8J83am?si=TohzLlfTTRqItrwRnBK9LQ And Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fis-castaway/id1507094242#episodeGuid=90aa0ff2-d3ed-e443-a8ed-792db6628550 Disclaimer: This podcast is a marketing communication and is not based upon detailed …
Things to Watch for This US Election Night
1. Florida – the sunny bellwether Always a key state in the US election, this one is a ‘must-win’ for Trump. Its 29 Electoral College votes it could either be a platform for Trump to put together a winning campaign, or where it sinks at the first hurdle. 2. The Sun belt: Texas, Georgia, …
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FIS CASTAWAY – EPISODE 29
It’s all Chinese to us! As most markets take a breather, Chris, Tom and Kerry talk about the future potential of China to sustain markets, as well as an update on our main commodity markets. Website https://freightinvestorservices.com/blog/fis-castaway-eps-29-unprecedented-coverage-in-unprecedented-times/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zqzn4QdhKX9j2q21ZaUE6?si=rcDDV2MdRf-CQBhmUVL15Q And Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fis-castaway/id1507094242#episodeGuid=78b8b1a4-0ce3-6e32-da73-5b90c0bca5ba Disclaimer: This podcast is a marketing communication …
FIS CASTAWAY – EPISODE 28
Please click below to view the report Covid-free podcast. Don’t worry, we don’t mention the C word this week. Join Chris, Kerry and Tom as they discuss the movers and shakers in the freight and commodity markets. Website https://freightinvestorservices.com/blog/fis-castaway-eps-28-unprecedented-coverage-in-unprecedented-times/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Or1J28BVx3QpqCNoshu8D?si=0HRbKajpTseE7rBmegtslQ And Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fis-castaway/id1507094242#episodeGuid=ceed5e2e-6c21-838b-9e13-2573ebdd402b Disclaimer: This podcast is …
European Close 12/10/20
A bit of a lacklustre start to the week with the November Iron Ore futures moving two dollars off its highs as it enters a corrective phase. Fundamentally the question is can China keep consuming iron ore at this rate, and if so for how long? There has not been an analyst in the market …
European Close
A better day for the Panamax sector today after yesterday’s sell off. Rates remained stable in the sector with November futures up 1.3% at USD 12,350, followed by Q1 futures which are looking to close 0.75% higher at USD 9,350 as of 16:00 GMT. Further down the curve futures have been more resilient with …
FIS CASTAWAY – EPISODE 27
Please click below to view the report This week, as China takes a holiday, the news stream for the rest of the world is incredibly active. From rocketing Freight to flat Tankers, find out the impact on Commodities markets with Chris, Kerry and Tom. Available now on: Website https://freightinvestorservices.com/blog/fis-castaway-eps-27-unprecedented-coverage-in-unprecedented-times/ Spotify …
To catch a falling knife
It started overnight with the equities and the iron ore coming under pressure. Fears about banking, the global economy, and the horror that we call the Pandemic. However, this sell off feels like it might have more behind it. Since March, equities, iron ore, steel and base have shrugged of the global economic slowdown. The …