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Capesize hovers above $30,000 level and BDI reaches year-high
Capesize rates stabilized at the $30,000 level, but the market remained at backwardation as some trade participants do not believe on the long-term strength of capes. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average saw a small gain of $79 day-on-day to $30, 857 on Tuesday. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also spotted small gain of …
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Iron ore uneasy over China weather, steel demand
Iron ore futures rebounded modestly on Tuesday as investors remained concerned over China’s steel demand. Rebar led the way for the rebound in Asia as investors became concerned over the latest environmental curbs in Tangshan which may lead to temporarily closure of many blast furnaces and sintered machines in the area. Iron ore failed …
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Freight Morning Technical Comment – 240 Min
Capesize breaks the $30,000 level on robust shipping demand
It was another a bullish day for Capesize rates as the $30,000 level was broken due to firm shipping demand in moving iron ore cargoes. With the return of Chinese trade participants from holidays, the Capesize 5 time charter average surged by $1,137 day-on-day to $30,778 on Monday. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then peaked …
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Capesize gains despite China’s holidays
Capesize rates saw little gains as Chinese trade participants were away on holidays, leaving the market with thin activities. Despite the muted activities, the Capesize 5 time charter average still managed to rise by $246 day-on-day to $29,641 on Friday. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) kept its upward momentum to 1,749 points on Jun 26, …
Capesize rates slow down amid Chinese holidays
Capesize rates moved slower but gradually toward the $30,000 mark, due to the absence of Chinese trade participants during the Dragon Boat Festival holidays. Therefore, the Capesize 5 time charter average rose by $738 day-on-day to $29,395 on Thursday, despite some market concerns about the longevity of the C3 contracts. Strengthened by Capesize market, the …
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Did Someone Mention Increasing Demand?
It is the panacea for all markets, the biggest factor that could help us recover some sense of normality, the only thing that will bring a smile to suppliers across the world. It is, of course, increasing demand. The virus has caused huge disruption and left markets unable to react quickly enough to counteract …
Capesize sets sight on $30,000 level
Capesize rates seemed to set its sight for the $30,000 level in view of high iron ore prices that lifted shipping demand for moving iron ores. The Capesize 5 time charter average hiked up further by $1,985 day-on-day to $28,657 on Wednesday, despite aggressive sell off at the Q3 contracts. Due to Capesize rally, the …
FIS CASTAWAY – EPISODE 13
This week the team talk $6 million dollar bail, Cape splits, and EU travel bans; all this is alongside our usual in depth analysis of the supply and demand factors affecting commodity market prices. Available now on the FIS website (www.freightinvestorservices.com/media ) Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7yMLsm5s8tLtrCQr7bG8wD?si=FW6Rvj9HRjClAx3vRjq8iw And Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/fis-castaway/id1507094242