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Capesize rates drop on low market confidence

Capesize freight rates came under pressure on bearish market sentiment and oversupplied shipping market. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dropped by RMB 754 day-on-day to $14,691 on Wednesday, following the selling pressure in the market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then slipped by 3.09% or 39 points to 1,224 readings on weaker Capesize …

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European close 04/11/20

A bit of a damp squib for iron ore today. Expectations that we may see some form of breakout have been put to bed with the futures failing to the upside and holding the downside. U.S elections are not that interesting after all!   It may not be a case of stick or bust but …

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Capesize rates falls after short market rebound

Capesize freight rates plunged again after the recent rebound as bearish sentiment took over the freight market. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dropped by RMB 270 day-on-day to $15,445 on Tuesday, following a negative index. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also came under pressure and dropped by 1.64% or 21 points to 1,263 …

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European Close 3/11/20

Strong PMI figures in China have not filtered through to the DCE iron ore with price remaining below the RMB 806 level. A positive night session has seen the futures move RMB 8 higher, USD 1.18 for the Nov futures (+1.1%). Potentially this is nothing more than day traders positioning themselves for a potential change …

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Capesize rates rebound on better market sentiment

Capesize freight rates rebounded on improving trade sentiment that the market had bottomed out. The Capesize 5 time charter average then rose RMB 165 day-on-day to $15,715 on Monday, as paper market came under pressure at the start before firming later. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) remained flattish and rose slightly by 0.08% or 1 …

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Capesize rates to bottom out from slump

Capesize freight rates dipped slightly on limited shipping activities and market expectation that it might bottom out after the recent slump.   Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average then fell modestly by RMB 231 day-on-day to $15,550 on Friday, as the physical market seemed to find a floor, while the paper market braced for …

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