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Capesize freight rates continued to move downward on scant market activities due to the Lunar New Year holidays. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dropped by $610 day-on-day to $10,749 on Wednesday, amid thin market activities. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) moved flattish and dipped slightly by 0.23% or 3 points to 1,303 readings, …

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Capesize freight rates spiraled down on thin market activities as holidays season approached for Chinese trade participants. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dipped by $698 day-on-day to $11,359 on Tuesday, after trading at a tight range. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also dropped by 0.84% or 11 points to 1,306 readings, despite some …

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Capesize freight rates continued to slide downward on market inactivity with the absence of Chinese trade participants on holidays celebration. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dropped by $605 day-on-day to $12,057 on Monday, on thin market activities at the start of the week. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed the downtrend and dipped …

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Capesize freight rates remained under pressure as Chinese trade participants prepared for Lunar New Year celebrations. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dipped slightly by $110 day-on-day to $12,662 on Friday, due to thin market activities. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), however rose slightly by 0.45% or 6 points to 1,333 readings, due to …

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