Daily DCE Review 3/6/21

Iron ore futures extended the bullish run throughout the week, despite softening of steel prices and Chinese authority’s call to stabilize commodity prices. The futures of Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) for September delivery then rose by 1.88% on-day or up RMB 22 to RMB 1,194/mt on Thursday. The steel rebar contract on the Shanghai Futures …

FIS Fuel Oil Morning Report 03/06/21

Brent crude futures were up 49 cents, or 0.7%, at $71.84 a barrel by 0233 GMT, the highest since September 2019. The international benchmark gained 1.6% on Wednesday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 44 cents, or 0.6%, to $69.27 a barrel. Prices earlier rose to as much as $69.32, the most since October …

Daily Capesize Review 2/6/21

Capesize freight rates slumped from a sharp selloff, due to bearish market sentiment on the Atlantic basin. The Capesize 5 time charter average, then plunged down by $1,301 day-on-day to $23,731 on Wednesday, despite a recent rebound in the market. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also dropped by 1.48% or 38 points on-day to 2,530 …

FIS Castaway Podcast – Episode 57 02/06/21

    FIS Castaway Podcast – Episode 57   All aboard the Commodity Express as we talk about the movers and shakers from the rollercoaster of freight and commodity markets this week.   Listen Below:   Website https://freightinvestorservices.com/blog/fis-castaway-eps-57/   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Tu7McT76931ui6fgHrGq4?si=2Upof0N_Toq57n5yN69bVA   iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-57/id1507094242?i=1000523903988         Disclaimer: This podcast is a marketing communication and is …

Daily Capesize Review 1/6/21

Capesize freight rates rebounded from previous losses and holidays lull, as the improving Pacific basin offered market supports. The Capesize 5 time charter average, however still fell by $582 day-on-day to $25,032 on Tuesday, despite the rebound as more trade participants returned from holiday period. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then fell by 1.08% or …