FIS Fuel Oil Morning Report 27/07/2020

Brent futures were down 8 cents/b, or 0.18%, to $43.26/b by 3:15 am GMT,  while WTI futures were down by 4 cents/b, or 0.1%, at $41.25/b. The drop of oil prices mirrored moves in broader financial markets in Asia amid concerns about escalating tensions between the world’s two biggest economies following the closures of consulates …

Capesize rate plunges below $20,000 level on soft shipping demand

Capesize rates came under the $20,000 level and quick fashion after softening demand in both the Pacific and Atlantic markets. As such, the Capesize 5 time charter average plunged further by $1,578 day-on-day to $18,542 on Thursday. Following the tumble, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) dropped by 5.77% day-on-day to 1,388 readings, reflecting the weakness …

FIS Fuel Oil Morning Report 24/07/2020

Brent futures rose 21 cents, or 0.5%, to $43.52 a barrel by 4:46 am GMT, while WTI futures rose by 12 cents, or 0.3%, to $41.19.   US Labor Department data released on July 23 showed weekly unemployment claims rising by 109,000 to 1.4 million in the week ended July 18, higher than the market …

Ship Shape – Global Boom or Global Bust?

The Battle of Marathon, the Sacking of Rome, Einstein developing his theory of General Relativity, the Great Depression, The Second World War, the birth of John B, the launch of the PlayStation 2. All are seismic events that have forged and influenced human history. These and so many other events had a profound effect on …

Oil Through the Looking Glass 23/7/20

*Unexpected Rise in US Stocks Both US oil and distillate stocks rose unexpectedly and fuel demand slipped according to data released by the EIA yesterday. Crude stocks rose 4.9 million bbls last week to a total of 536.6 million bbls; this was despite an analysts’ expectation of a draw of 2.1 million. Distillate stockpiles rose …

Capesize rate slides toward $20,000 level on supply glut

Capesize rates continued its downward slide toward the $20,000 level due to the supply glut in the market. The Capesize 5 time charter average fell by $2,515 day-on-day to $20,120 on Wednesday, as trading came to stalemate and slowed in final two hours before the afternoon closing. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) then slipped by …