Daily Capesize Review 13/5/21

Capesize freight rates underwent correction phrases again as physical market softened amid holidays and thin activities. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dropped by $1,331 day-on-day to $37,724 on Thursday, following the downward momentum since the selloff session earlier in the week. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also the dip and went down by …

Daily Capesize Review 11/5/21

Capesize freight rates faced slight correction after recent paper rally, as the physical market failed to keep up with the market optimism. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dipped by $339 day-on-day to $42,031 on Tuesday, following a selloff in the trading session. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also inched up slightly by 0.43% …

Daily DCE Review 11/5/21

Iron ore futures had toned down from yesterday record-high session, but still maintained the upward momentum on bullish steel demand. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery inched up by 1.67% on-day or RMB 21.50 to RMB 1,306.50/mt on Tuesday, much lower as compared to high 10% increase seen on previous day. …

Daily Capesize Review 10/5/21

Capesize freight rates rebounded on record high iron ore prices, which showed no signs of stopping due to the robust Chinese steel demand. The Capesize 5 time charter average then rose by $856 day-on-day to $41,514 on Monday, as market sentiment turned bullish with the meteoric rise of iron ore prices. The Baltic Dry Index …

Daily Capesize Review 7/5/21

Capesize freight rates went into correction after recent paper market rally over thin physical market activities. The Capesize 5 time charter average then plunged into a sharp drop and went down by $1,338 day-on-day to $41,514 on Friday. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) however dropped slightly by 0.90% or 29 points on-day to 3,183 readings, …