Breakwave Weekend Read

Welcome to Breakwave Advisors Weekend Read

As we conclude the workweek and head into the weekend, take a moment to review the key articles from this week, including those you've highlighted. New entrants on the TMX trade support Aframax employmentSale and purchase activityMade in AmericaThe Big Picture: Sanctions, and more.

Breakwave Dry Bulk Report 



Bottom is In; Trajectory of Recovery Depends on the Atlantic – We believe the significant correction in spot Capesize ratesthat pushed the Index down some 50% in a month’s time is now over.

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The Baltic Dry Index’s closing at 1410 points this week highlights persistent demand-side pressures across vessel segments within the dry bulk sector.

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Doric Weekly Market Insight




Rebound in China's Consumer Spending Growth

As we discussed in Commodore Research's most recent Weekly China Report, China’s retail sales in September grew year-on-year by 3.2%.  

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From Commodore's Weekly Dry Bulk Reports



The Big Picture: Sanctions

Lower oil prices could open the door for Western countries to tighten sanctions on Russian and Iranian exports. 


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Braemar Tanker Big Picture



Made in America

American crude production has gone from strength to strength in recent years, despite a recent slowdown.


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Gibson Tanker Market Report


Sale and purchase activity

The dry bulk sale and purchase activity continue to demonstrate remarkable strength this year so far,

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Intermodal Weekly Market Report




Oil extends losses as tensions ease in the Middle East

Easing geopolitical risks continued to weigh on oil markets.


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Commodities Wrap



New entrants on the TMX trade support Aframax employment

Mideast Gulf crude loadings could potentially see downside risks in the weeks ahead as highlighted by several indicators:

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Vortexa - Global Freight Snapshot


Dry Bulk Grain Flows - U.S. Vs Brazilian

Brazil has increasingly solidified its dominant role in global grain production, particularly in soybeans,

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Signal Ocean - Dry Weekly Market Monitor


Dirty Tonne Days VLCC

This week’s focus highlights a notable decrease in the growth of dirty tonne days throughout this year, reflecting a pace lower than that seen in the previous two years.

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Signal Ocean - Tanker Weekly Market Monitor





Positive economic data in China boosts sentiment

Renewed tensions in the Middle East lifted oil prices.

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Commodities Wrap