The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) fell for a third straight session, down 107 points
(3.5%) to 2,939, after Capesize and Panamax rates weakened while
Supramax/Ultramax rates ticked up. The Capesize index (BCI) slid 289 points
(-5.8%) to 4,712; Capesize daily earnings dropped $2,619 to $39,237. The Panamax
index (BPI) fell 10 points (-0.4%) to 2,302, ending a ten-session gain; Panamax
daily earnings fell $97 to $20,716. The Supramax/Ultramax index (BSI) rose 3
points (0.2%) to 1,603. The Handysize index (BHSI) eased 3 points to 867. The
BDI had reached its highest level since June 3 on Friday.