Iron ore Futures continue to trade sideways with the futures close the session in line with the previous two days. Futures prices remains supported after Fortescue metals Group COO reported the current market is strong, as steel production in China continues to grow (Bloomberg). Steel Margins are off 1% as DCE coking coal continues to …
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Capesize rates dip despite healthy demand from Pacific
Capesize freight rates dipped slightly despite market optimism over flurry of fixtures being done in the Pacific market. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average inched down by $25 day-on-day to $11,996 on Tuesday, as market pullback for a slight correction. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) however, moved flattish and booked a slight gain of …
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European Close 24/11/20
The December Iron ore futures had a bit of a rebound overnight with price closing 1.09% higher. The rebound has been attributed to lower Brazil shipments and Bloomberg intelligence stating that price will likely stay strong before year end, as steel output remains at high levels. Steel margins remain solid and unchanged at CNY 300 …
Capesize rates receive support from firm market
Capesize freight rates continued to gain upward momentum on improving physical market and market optimism. The Capesize 5 time charter average then inched up by $124 day-on-day to $12,021 on Monday, due to better freight rates in both basins. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) followed the market positivity and went up by 1.83% or 21 …
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European Close 23-11-20
Steel margins remains supported at CNY 301; however, the iron ore market has now started to come under pressure with yesterday’s futures closing 1.12 % lower at USD 123.35. Price dropped from a six year high after BHP flagged near-term downside risks to Morgan Stanley at a roundtable last week. BHP cited a rebound in …
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Capesize rates rebound on improving basins
Capesize freight rates rebounded from previous losses due to improvement in cargo lists for both the Pacific and Atlantic basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average inched up slightly by $39 day-on-day to $11,897 on Friday, amid better freight rates in both basins. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then increased by 1.23% or 14 points …
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European Close 20/11/20
Iron ore had been looking vulnerable earlier in the week with the daily candles for the last 3 day’s closing higher but lacking any real momentum with the candles producing small bodies. The technical aspect of the market looks like it could exhaust soon; however, rising steel prices, a small easing in the stockpiles and …
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Capesize rates fall due to supply gut in the Atlantic
Capesize freight rates continued to slide on mixed market from an oversupplied Atlantic market, despite some cargo improvement seen in the Pacific. Due to the mixed market movement, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) increased slightly by 1.70% or 19 points to 1,134 readings. Both basins move in different directions Atlantic market was still oversupplied …
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