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Baltic index snaps 11-session rally as capesizes fall
The Baltic Exchange’s main dry bulk sea freight index fell on Wednesday, halting a 11-session rally that saw it scale its highest level in over a decade, as the larger capesize vessel segment retreated.
The Baltic Briefing: Dry Bulk Market report
Capesize
The Capesize market broke out of its recent range this week as the 5TC peaked on Thursday before easing Friday slightly down at $36,150.
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