Capesize rates rallied on bullish market sentiments after strong gains seen in both the Pacific and Atlantic basins. The Capesize 5 time charter average surged by $1,308 day-on-day to $26,672 on Tuesday, despite the lagging Q4 and Cal 21 contracts in the future market. Buoyed by the Capesize rally, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) continued …
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Pre-holiday restocking lifts iron ore futures
Iron ore futures moved above $99 on restocking ahead of the Chinese holiday. It was a busy day for iron ore traders as a flurry of trades were transacted as steel mills look to restock ahead of the Dragonboat festival holiday on Thursday and Friday. Some trade sources are expecting more spot supply …
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Capesize goes on a bumpy ride
After a strong rally last week, Capesize rates started on a slow with some selling pressure amid the short trading week. Thus, Capesize 5 time charter average dropped slightly by $147 day-on-day to $25,364 on Monday, after some jitters in the morning session about the strength of C3 market. Due to the selling pressure in …
Futures fall but iron ore supply chain ‘super-stretched’
Iron ore futures fell below $100 on Monday amid a seasonal slowdown in Chinese activities. According to latest data from Steelhome, Chinese iron ore port stockpiles gained for the first time since April to 108.4 million tonnes (up +0.56% w/w), as Australia and Brazil ramped up its iron ore production. Cargoes shipped via Australia’s …
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US rig count falls as Asia refiners stall
Both WTI and Brent crude contracts rose about 9% last week and Brent crude futures have flipped into backwardation, so that oil for immediate delivery costs more than that to be provided later, usually an indication of tightening supply. In Canada and the United States, the number of operating oil and natural gas rigs …
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Capesize hits a new norm at $25,000 level
Capesize rates had a meteoric rise for the week, jumping from $13,000 base level to over $25,000 level by the end of week on good shipping demand. The Capesize 5 time charter average made a gain of $231 day-on-day to $25,511 on Friday, spotting one of the smallest gains of the week as compared to …
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Iron ore holds at $100 as Brazil supply fears ease
Iron ore futures held at around $100 on Friday as supply concerns eased. Latest data showed that Brazil’s iron ore exports increased by 1.4 million tonnes during the first nine days of Jun to 1.64 million tonnes per day. Meanwhile, Vale is gradually resuming operations at its Itabira complex after receiving the green …
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China Continues to Purchase U.S. Agricultural Products
Following talks in Hawaii this week China intends to increase purchasing of U.S agricultural products as it tries to meet its obligations to the phase one trade deal. The world’s largest soybean importer is playing catch up after falling behind due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An unnamed source told Bloomberg news that the Chinese …
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Capesize breaks the $20,000 level
Capesize rates reached another new height again and broke the $20,000 level amid the freight rally. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average increased by $6,244 day-on-day to $25,280 on Thursday, another year-high rates, even after a selloff by trade participants for profit-taking. Supported by robust Capesize market, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) achieved the …
ShipShape: The Long and Winding Road
It is one of the best-known Beatles songs from their final studio album Let It Be, but it also encapsulates perfectly the challenge many commodity markets face as they begin to recover from the enormous disruption of Coronavirus. The pandemic has impacted every metric you can think of: quantitative easing, government debt, unemployment, share …