Key Takeaways:
- Dry bulk markets are mixed this week with the Capesize sector seeing a sharp correction from its recent rally. Smaller vessel classes are steady/firmer but the Chinese Golden Week Holiday is pressuring near-term rates.
- Dry bulk freight did not receive the bullish boost it was hoping for following last week’s Trump-Xi trade summit in Washington, in which China did not agree to import more U.S. soybeans or lower tariffs. China did lower tariffs on other products, including corn, sorghum, and wheat, which could offer modest support to freight demand, but added soybean shipments was the nonexistent headline that could pressure freight going forward.
- The Panama Canal has added another daily transit slot starting ...
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