Baltic Dry Index at Near 1-Month High

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The Baltic Dry Index rose for the sixth consecutive session, reaching its highest level since June 8 at 2,875 points. The index, which tracks freight rates for dry bulk commodities including iron ore and coal, indicated strengthening shipping demand and market optimism.

The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk freight index, which monitors rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, was up for the sixth consecutive session on Tuesday, rising by 2.8% to its highest since June 8 at 2,875 points. The capesize index, which typically transports 150,000-ton cargoes including iron ore and coal, also advance for the sixth ...