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Capesize rates jumped on better physical market with both basins seemed significant gains despite an upcoming public holiday in Singapore. The Capesize 5 time charter average hiked up by $1,197 day-on-day to $17,721 on Wednesday, with Aug and Sep contracts traded on highs of $19,250 and $20,750 respectively. With improvement in Capesize, the Baltic Dry …

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It was a choppy day for the Capesize rates as some market participants were concerned over a new wave of Covid-19 that might delay vessel schedules. However, the paper market is expected to make a sharp rebound with front end futures nearly up by $2,000 on Wednesday, following by increase of $1,500 on Tuesday, especially …

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Capesize rates resumed its correction phrases for the short week with Singapore on public holiday at Friday. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dropped further by $270 day-on-day to $17,014 on Monday, after a sluggish start of the short trading week. Likewise, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) slipped 1.82% day-on-day to 1,293 readings on …

Continue reading “Capesize rates correct further on bearish outlook”

Capesize rates continued its downward movement due to muted market in both basin and fell further away from the $20,000 level. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average came under selling pressure and recorded at $17,284, down $1,258 day-on-day on Friday. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) did not fared better as well and continued the …

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