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Capesize freight rates improved on better market outlook, supported by better Pacific basin, though Atlantic basin was depressed by the long ballaster list. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then went up slightly by 0.21% or 6 points on-day to 2,801 readings, due to the improving freight rates.   Improving Pacific basin amid sluggish Atlantic market …

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Capesize freight rates dipped further despite a better showing from the physical market that led some trade participants to believe the freight rates were bottoming up. The Capesize 5 time charter average then fell by $1,273 day-on-day to $31,429 on Tuesday, despite some improvement in the physical market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also went …

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Capesize freight rates continued the downward trend due to softening physical market that resulted selling pressure in the paper market. The Capesize 5 time charter average then fell by $1,840 day-on-day to $32,702 on Monday, following another selloff session. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also went down and decreased by 2.82% or 83 points on-day …

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Capesize freight rates went into correction again with another selloff in the market, as the physical market struggled to keep up from previous rally. The Capesize 5 time charter average then had a sharp drop of $3,182 day-on-day to $34,542 on Friday, following the selloff session. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) went with the dip …

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