Daily Capesize Review 3/6/21

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 …

Daily DCE Review 3/6/21

Iron ore futures extended the bullish run throughout the week, despite softening of steel prices and Chinese authority’s call to stabilize commodity prices. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then rose by 1.88% on-day or up RMB 22 to RMB 1,194/mt on Thursday. The steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures …

Daily Capesize Review 2/6/21

Capesize freight rates slumped from a sharp selloff, due to bearish market sentiment on the Atlantic basin. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then plunged down by $1,301 day-on-day to $23,731 on Wednesday, despite a recent rebound in the market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also dropped by 1.48% or 38 points on-day to 2,530 …

Daily Capesize Review 1/6/21

Capesize freight rates rebounded from previous losses and holidays lull, as the improving Pacific basin offered market supports. The Capesize 5 time charter average, however still fell by $582 day-on-day to $25,032 on Tuesday, despite the rebound as more trade participants returned from holiday period. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then fell by 1.08% or …

Daily Capesize Review 28/5/21

Capesize freight rates plunged as the physical market came under pressure and resulted a selloff in the paper market. The Capesize 5 time charter average then fell by $2,320 day-on-day to $25,614 on Friday, following the selloff. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also dropped down by 3.42% or 92 points on-day to 2,596 readings, due …