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The Markets: Dirty Capes have it; Geopolitics more than perplexed and Seatrade Awards spectacular change the mood!

John Faraclas

The Markets: Dirty Capes have it; Geopolitics more than perplexed and Seatrade Awards spectacular change the mood!

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) fell 49 points – same more or less fall with last Friday’s the 3rd of May when it fall 47 points, and now stands at 936… The geopolitical uncertainty and imminent threats all over Planet Ocean MUST be watched and followed by all before it is too late! The Seatrade Awards spectacular at London’s Guildhall indeed changed the mood. John Faraclas’...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/07/the-markets-dirty-capes-have-it-geopolitics-more-than-perplexed-and-seatrade-awards-spectacular-change-the-mood/

Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Tuesday, 7 May, 2019)

Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Tuesday, 7 May, 2019)

HIGHLIGHTS

WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS

GLOBAL MARKETS:   Asian equity markets recovered part of Monday’s losses in today‘s session, but European bourses opened lower amid renewed uncertainty over the outcome of the US/China trade talks. In spite of the US President’s tariff threats, Chinese Foreign Minister Spokesman Geng Shuang commented on Monday that the Chinese delegation is preparing to travel to the US for...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/07/daily-overview-of-global-markets-the-see-region-tuesday-7-may-2019/

Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Monday, 6 May, 2019)

Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Monday, 6 May, 2019)

HIGHLIGHTS

WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS

GLOBAL MARKETS:   US President Donald Trump increased pressure on China on Sunday to reach a trade deal, threatening to raise tariffs on $200bn worth of Chinese imports to 25% from 10% as of Friday, unless progress is made on trade negotiations this week. In reaction to renewed escalation in US/China trade tensions, US equity futures point to a lower opening today and stocks...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/06/daily-overview-of-global-markets-the-see-region-monday-6-may-2019/

Maersk Hamburg Sets a surprising new Record for Israel when entered this weekend to Haifa Port

The Maersk Hamburg; picture credit: Warhaftig Venezian

Maersk Hamburg Sets a surprising new Record for Israel when entered this weekend to Haifa Port

The largest ship ever to arrive in Israel – the Maersk Hamburg container ship, with the immense capacity of 15,300 TEUs called Haifa Port this weekend. The ship has a length of 354 meters, a beam of 54 meter and a draft of more than 15 meters.

Until recently, it seemed that mega vessels of this size would only be able to enter an Israeli port after...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/06/maersk-hamburg-sets-a-surprising-new-record-for-israel-when-entered-this-weekend-to-haifa-port/

‘Chartering Manual’ makes a big splash

‘Chartering Manual’ makes a big splash

By John Faraclas

This specialist shipbroking book is now the fifth volume* residing on my bedside table!

You all know how particular I become – and I am on many issues and in relation to the many books I read and then study – also for reviewing same with the allaboutshipping team and with other colleagues in the past.

Now this book could appear at no better time and serves both as a beacon of intelligence, having in-depth analysis and explanations of various...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/05/chartering-manual-makes-a-big-splash/

Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Friday, 3 May, 2019)

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Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Friday, 3 May, 2019)

HIGHLIGHTS

WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS

GLOBAL MARKETS:   Asian bourses stayed within tight ranges today amid thin holiday trade while investors await the release of the April’s  US employment situation report (12:30GMT).  China and Japan remained closed today for public holidays and will re-open on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. In FX markets, the DXY index retained a firm tone, supported by the Fed Chair’s...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/03/daily-overview-of-global-markets-the-see-region-friday-3-may-2019/

Unsustainable markets?

John Faraclas

Unsustainable markets?

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) clinched just a point and now reads 1,032. Geopolitics still messy. John Faraclas brief daily recap:

The Capes’ surge was “halted” as the Dry Markets most volatile index gained 31 points and now stands at 1,420. We say “halted” as yesterday the rise was 113 points, the previous day 392 and last Monday 101 points…

The Panamaxes clinched two points with the BPI reading 1,189…

Still making losses; the Supras and the Handies: The BSI was...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/02/unsustainable-markets/

Markets: volatility rules the day

John Faraclas

Markets: volatility rules the day

Unprecedented ups and sudden downs brings the BDI to a triple digit level following the Capes’ “euphoria”. Geopolitics might turn, as we have warned you in writing, sour. John Faraclas’ daily and weekly recap:

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) was down 47 points and now stands at 985 bringing the sort lived 1,032 points – and indeed the four digit to even a temporary end… On a weekly though basis the BDI was up 96 points from last Friday the 26th of April...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/03/markets-volatility-rules-the-day/

Capes’ Market mirage amid growing Geopolitical mess

John Faraclas

Capes’ Market mirage amid growing Geopolitical mess

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) was up 20 points at 1,031 “thanks” to the unprecedented Capes’ surge. The Geopolitical situation contains to many dangerous issue which will soon prove detrimental for all; John Faraclas’ May Day Mayday recap:

The Capes’ BCI gained 113 points rising too fast and raising too many questions. At 1,389 today brings both optimism as well as wonder… Time will tell…

The Panamaxes’ BPI lost another point and now...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/01/capes-market-mirage-amid-growing-geopolitical-mess/

Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Thursday, 2 May, 2019)

Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Thursday, 2 May, 2019)

HIGHLIGHTS

WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS

GLOBAL MARKETS:   As expected, the Fed left the target range for the federal funds rate at 2.25-2.50% at this week’s two-day monetary policy meeting, which concluded yesterday. The Fed reiterated its data-dependent and patient approach towards future policy adjustments with Chairman Jerome Powell making clear that the Fed sees no compelling reason to consider a rate cut in...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/02/daily-overview-of-global-markets-the-see-region-thursday-2-may-2019/

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