Capesize rates correct ahead of China’s holidays

Capesize freight rates softened as trading activities slowed down ahead of Golden Week holidays. The Capesize 5 time charter average then dropped by $445 day-on-day to $23,733 on Monday, due to the market cooldown. Then, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) dipped by 0.78% or 13 points day-on-day to 1,654 readings due to the correction of …

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Oil Through the Looking Glass 28/9/2020

Gulf Nations Are Desperate for Higher Oil Prices Nations in the Gulf, including the Saudi oil powerhouse have said that they are able to withstand any shock in oil prices, but many have forecast that this is simply not the case. Although Saudi has some of the lowest production costs in the world, the current …

Capesize rates hike up amid markets’ profit-taking

Capesize freight rates paused for a breather from the bullish run as market participants proceeded with profit takings. Thus, the Capesize 5 time charter average surged by $1,337 day-on-day to $24,178 on Friday, amid the market cooldown. Then, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) jumped by 3.86% or 62 points day-on-day to 1,667 readings on good …

Capesize rates go bullish on better market fundamentals

Capesize freight rates continued its bull run due to the rally in the physical market with much improvement seen in the Atlantic market. The Capesize 5 time charter average then jumped by $4,249 day-on-day to $22,841 on Thursday, due to firming rates in both the Pacific and Atlantic basins. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) also …