ExxonMobil executive says Middle East LNG supply disruption is a short-term phenomenon.

Indonesia coal producer Bayan Resources said it and its subsidiaries have declared force majeure on coal supply agreements.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) slid for a third straight session, down 62 pts (-1.77%) to 3,445, its lowest since Sept. 2, driven by weaker rates for larger vessels. The Capesize index (BCI) fell 168 pts (-2.8%) to 5,912; Capesize daily earnings dropped $1,517 to $50,119. The Panamax index (BPI) eased 14 pts (-0.6%) to 2,393; Panamax daily earnings fell $122 to $21,540. The Supramax index (BSI) rose 6 pts (0.4%) to 1,725 and the Handysize index (BHSI) gained 2 pts to 942.