Market Report: FTSE up slightly as UK inflation falls faster than expected

Derren Nathan
  • UK inflation provides some relief for Rachel Reeves. 2.8% in February, 2.9% expected
  • Institutional investors shun sterling
  • US stock rally set to pause as consumer confidence hits new lows
  • Vistry – dividends halted as housebuilder’s performance worsens
  • Brent Crude remains above $73 after Ukraine and Russia agree partial truce

Derren Nathan, head of equity research Hargreaves Lansdown:

“UK inflation figures haven’t thrown up any nasty surprises ahead of Rachel Reeves Spring Statement...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/26/market-report-ftse-up-slightly-as-uk-inflation-falls-faster-than-expected/

American P&I Club – Circular No. 09/25

MARCH 25, 2025

CIRCULAR NO. 09/25TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

Dear Member:

UPDATE REGARDING THE RECENT SANCTIONS AGAINST RUSSIA: EU FAQS RELATED TO THE INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSACTION BAN (ARTICLE 5AE OF COUNCIL REGULATION EU NO. 833/2014)
Members are referred to Circular No. 08/25 of March 7, 2025 on the 16th package of sanctions against Russia adopted by the EU. It was noted in the Circular that the package included Article 5ae of Council Regulation 833/2014 introducing a ban...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/25/american-pi-club-circular-no-09-25/

Market Report: FTSE fails to latch onto US rally as Spring Statement beckons

  • FTSE 100 flat.
  • US PMI data better than expected.
  • Chancellor in a tight spot ahead of Spring Statement.
  • Shell doubles down on LNG leadership and shareholder payouts.
  • Kingfisher profit guidance disappoints as cost pressures mount.
  • Brent Crude gains gather steam- tariff shift demand positive but supply negative.

Derren Nathan, head of equity research Hargreaves Lansdown:

“The FTSE 100 has opened flat today, pausing for breath despite strong gains on Wall Street yesterday. US markets are beginning...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/25/market-report-ftse-fails-to-latch-onto-us-rally-as-spring-statement-beckons/

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Leto with Cargill

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ATHENS, GREECE, March 24, 2025 – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Cargill International SA, Geneva, for one of its Panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Leto. The gross charter rate is US$12,750 per day, minus a 4.75% commission paid to third parties, for a period...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/24/diana-shipping-inc-announces-time-charter-contract-for-m-v-leto-with-cargill/

Performance Shipping Inc. Announces Sale of 2011-Built Aframax Vessel M/T P. Yanbu for US$39 Million and Completion of Delivery to Her New Owners

ATHENS, GREECE, March 24, 2025 – Performance Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: PSHG), (“we” or the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of tanker vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has signed a Memorandum of Agreement to sell the 2011-built, 105,400 dwt Aframax tanker vessel, M/T P. Yanbu, to an unaffiliated third party for a gross sale price of US$39 million. The vessel was successfully delivered to her new owner today. The vessel...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/24/performance-shipping-inc-announces-sale-of-2011-built-aframax-vessel-m-t-p-yanbu-for-us39-million-and-completion-of-delivery-to-her-new-owners/

ERT’s Antonis Karagiannakis questions John Faraclas of allaboutshipping on current geopolitical issues in a very uncertain global environment

Shipping analyst John Faraclas on “KALES THALASSES” (Smooth Seas)

The shipping analyst, lecturer on shipping issues in educational institutions and organizations abroad and especially the United Kingdom, member of the Chios Marine Club, of the HESGB (Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain), author and co-founder of allaboutshipping.co.uk , John Faraclas spoke on the program “KALES THALASSES” (Smooth Seas) about the current geopolitical situation and its consequences for Global Shipping.

We...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/24/erts-antonis-karagiannakis-questions-john-faraclas-of-allaboutshipping-current-geopolitical-issues-in-a-very-uncertain-global-environment/

Market report: Hopes of more targeted tariffs help boost investor sentiment

Susannah Streeter
  • FTSE 100 rises in early trade amid hopes looming US tariffs will be more focused.
  • Oil prices gain some ground as talks set to get underway between Russian and US officials over Ukraine.
  • US markets set for a steady start to the week with optimism increasing about targeted trade policy.
  • Risks remain for severe duties with hearing due at International Trade Commission on big duties on Chinese manufactured ships docking at US ports.
  • Gold hangs near record highs while Bitcoin...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/24/market-report-hopes-of-more-targeted-tariffs-help-boost-investor-sentiment/

Le Silla FW25: Stepping Into a Daring Dream of Glamour and Illusion

By Elena Sendona on March 22, 2025

At Milan Fashion Week, Le Silla unveiled a Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection that dares to blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Titled Virtual Insanity, the collection draws bold inspiration from the hypnotic rhythm of Jamiroquai’s iconic track, translating its groove into a vision of surreal femininity that is both emotionally charged and visually magnetic.

This season, the Le Silla woman emerges as a mysterious figure who...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/22/le-silla-fw25-stepping-into-a-daring-dream-of-glamour-and-illusion/