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Capesize freight rates rebounded with a much-improved Pacific market, though the Atlantic basins remained sluggish with oversupply of tonnage. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then inched up by $787 day-on-day to $20,632 on Wednesday, amid better market outlook. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) posted gains of 2.52% or 61 points on-day to 2,481 readings, …

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Capesize freight rates followed the dip on bearish shipping fundamentals, though there was some improvement in the Pacific market. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then dropped slightly by $613 day-on-day to $19,845 on Tuesday, despite some rebound in the index. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also fell slightly by 0.33% or 8 points on-day …

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Capesize freight rates continued to soften from the sluggish physical market due to poor shipping fundamentals. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then dropped by $475 day-on-day to $20,458 on Monday, after a lacklustre trading session. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also fell further by 0.41% or 10 points on-day to 2,428 readings, due to …

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Capesize freight rates softened amid thin physical activities and bearish shipping demand outlook, especially in the Atlantic basin. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then plunged down further by $1,169 day-on-day to $20,933 on Friday, from further selloff in paper market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also dropped further by 1.38% or 34 points on-day …

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Capesize freight rates continued its downward spiral, due to thin market activities following holiday in Brazil. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then fell further by $1,629 day-on-day to $22,102 on Thursday, after another rounds of selloff. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also dropped further by 2.29% or 58 points on-day to 2,472 readings, due …

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