The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) rose 34 points, or 1%, to 3,370, leaving it down
about 4% week-to-date. The Capesize index (BCI) gained 112 points, or 2%, to
5,768 and is poised to fall roughly 5% on the week; Capesize daily earnings
increased $1,019 to $48,812. The Panamax index (BPI) fell 31 points, or 1.4%, to
2,251 and is poised to decline about 6.5% on the week; Panamax daily earnings
dropped $273 to $20,262. The Supramax index (BSI) ticked up 5 points, or 0.3%,
to 1,767, up 2.8% week-to-date. The Handysize index (BHSI) rose 8 points to 988.
