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Capesize freight rates dived sharply upon political risks with worsening relations between Australia and China and its impact on the iron ore trades. The Capesize 5 time charter average then reversed into huge losses and went down by $1,965 day-on-day to $42,852 on Thursday. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also dropped by 1.65% or 54 …

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Capesize freight rates continued to rise on the thriving FFA market, buoyed by robust steel demand in China. The Capesize 5 time charter average then rose up by $1,858 day-on-day to $44,819 on Wednesday, due to better market outlook. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also went up by 3.45% or 109 points on-day to 3,266 …

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Capesize freight rates rebounded on market optimism, supported by strong FFA market amid the long holidays period. The Capesize 5 time charter average then rose up by $2,351 day-on-day to $42,959 on Tuesday, due to better market outlook. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also inched up by 3.41% or 104 points on-day to 3,157 readings, …

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Capesize freight rates started the week slow due to thin trading activities from holidays periods in China and Greece. The sluggish market movement might halt the positive momentum on freight rates by the end of April and only recovered with the returns of the trade participants from holidays. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) however managed …

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