Baltic Dry Index drop d-o-d amid correction in Capesize segment
The Baltic Dry Index dropped by 2% (56 points) d-o-d to 2,978 on 8 May’26, primarily due to a correction in the Capesize segment amid softer fixing momentum and easing trading activity despite underlying support from iron ore cargo demand.
- Capesize: BCI decreased 4% (184 points) to 4,955.
- Panamax: BPI gained 2% (38 points) to 2,233.
- Supramax: BSI up 0.1% (1 points) to 1,522.
