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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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The Brent crude futures for September fell 24 cents, or 0.6%, to $41.61 a barrel by 0610 GMT, paring Monday’s 92 cent gain. The August contract, which expires on Tuesday, fell 24 cents to $41.47. U.S. crude was down 33 cents, or 0.8% at $39.37 a barrel. A Reuters poll showed analysts expect U.S. crude …
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, …
Good morning. Oil is lower today with the virus weighing on demand again. Cases rose in the United States and other places, leading some countries to resume partial lockdowns that could hurt fuel demand. Brent dropped 81 cents, or 2%, to $40.21 a barrel by 0653 GMT, while U.S. was at $37.74, down 75 cents, or …
Russia goes full circle The global oil plunge started with increased output as Saudi Arabia and Russia locked horns over production cuts. Four months down the line and multiple cuts Russia have gone full circle with exports of its Urals crude oil grade set to drop significantly next month. Asian Buying interest failing countered …
