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Capesize – a brief history of volatility
We know for certain Trump is ‘not happy’, as he announced this to the world this week, when referencing Beijing’s move to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong. Trump has announced he will announce new U.S. policies on China today; this is making global markets jittery, something the world does not need …
Ship Shape: The End of the Road
One thing that has confusingly held true up to now was that, against all the trends of many other commodities and market, iron ore kept on rising. It has been the black sheep of the markets, standing there, teeth gritted, weathering the storm that had swept away many other markets. However, just as other markets …
Iron ore futures surge as inventories dive
Iron ore futures advanced again on Thursday amid ongoing supply concerns from Brazil. Brazilian miner Vale is the subject of an anti-corruption lawsuit; with the company alleged to have hindered inspections at the site of a dam that was collapsed early last year. Furthermore, it was reported that there had been a sudden …
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Capesize suffers from oversupply
Capesize market came under pressure again amid bearish market sentiment for June. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average went below $4,000 level again, after a drop of $334 to $3,786 on Wednesday. The volatile bunker market did not help to support the freight rates and thus the Baltic Dry Index went downhill by 0.79% …
Capesize June 20 Morning Technical Comment – 240 Min
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Slow start to Capesize after long weekend
Capesize market made a slow start after a long weekend break, with sluggish shipping demand in physical and paper markets. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average dipped slightly by $20 to $4,120 on spot rates, almost a flat index that failed to inspire the paper market. The almost unchanged index may reflect market concerns …
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Capesize bull run takes a breather
Capesize market slowed after the recent rally in shipping rates, as trade sources seek for clearer market direction ahead. As such, the Capesize 5 time charter average slid slightly by $56 to $4,140 on Friday, as the market approached the long weekend. There was a prompt selloff of June contracts earlier in trading session, before …
Capesize rates drive higher by iron ore prices
Capesize market moved up to higher on higher iron ore prices and robust shipping demand. Due to the stronger physical market, the Capesize 5 time charter average rose by $245 to $4,196 on Thursday. The strong freight market had reflected a surge in iron ore prices which had hovered above the $90/mt for almost two …
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