Iron Ore Stays Flat - Fuel Oil Drops: Mid-July Analysis

Freight Up! Fuel oil, iron ore, steel and other commodity insights from Freight Investor Services

Welcome back to "Freight Up," your go-to podcast for insights into the major freight and bulk commodity markets from FIS.

I'm your host, Davide, and it's time once again for the latest updates and movements in major freight and bulk commodity markets.

Joining us are Hao Pei from Shanghai to discuss the iron ore market and Archie Smith, who will break down the fuel oil sector.

We'll be covering everything from the recent dip in the US unemployment rate and China's inflation trends to fluctuations in iron ore and fuel oil prices.

Listen for insights on market movements, coal demand, and the latest data impacting our industry.

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Let's get started!

Timestamped summary

00:00 Shipping rates fluctuate, handysize index remains flat.

05:25 Futures prices and open interest continue to rise.

08:30 Attempting to persuade market on resilient iron ore demand in China.

12:15 Trump's impact on oil market, weak China imports.

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