French officials confirmed they will provide SAMP/T air-defense systems to Ukraine.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) fell 53 points, or 1.4%, to 3,575, ending a three-day rise as Cape and Panamax freight rates weakened. The Capesize index (BCI) dropped 141 points, or 2.2%, to 6,286; Capesize daily earnings fell $1,283 to $53,508. The Panamax index (BPI) slipped 17 points, or 0.7%, to 2,431; Panamax daily earnings fell $157 to $21,878. The Supramax index (BSI) ticked up 7 points, or 0.4%, to 1,682, and the Handysize index (BHSI) rose 6 points to 906.

Data from an Indian coal company show production improved as rainfall eased.