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Capesize freight rates moved in mixed directions as the decent shipping demand, higher bunker prices and firm iron ore prices failed to push rates up. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average went down slightly by $114 day-on-day to $15,764 on Friday, amid the mixed market outlook. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) however was rather …

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Capesize freight rates took a correction after recent rally as trade participants waited for clearer market directions. The Capesize 5 time charter average dropped by $278 day-on-day to $15,664 on Wednesday, due to a slip in the physical market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then dipped slightly by 0.62% or 8 points day-on-day to 1,281 …

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Capesize freight rates rallied further due to better shipping demand in the physical market. The Capesize 5 time charter average then rose $205 day-on-day to $15,942 on Tuesday, following the improvement in market sentiment. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) thus rose slightly by 0.55% or 7 points day-on-day to 1,282 readings on the active shipping …

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Capesize freight rates continued its upward movement due to better physical market with healthy demand in the Pacific market. The Capesize 5 time charter average then rose $489 day-on-day to $15,737 on Monday, due to the pickup in the physical market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also gained from the active physical market and hiked …

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Capesize freight rates rebounded from losses as trade sources believed that the market had bottomed out. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average spotted a small rise of $173 day-on-day to $15,248 on Friday, on better market optimism. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then stayed flattish and went down slightly by 0.16% or 2 points …

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