The Baltic Dry Index rose 1.39%, supported by Capesize earnings, but the dry-bulk market remains volatile after a sharp weekly decline.
The Baltic Dry Index broke a ten-session losing streak on Monday, rising 35 points, or 1.39%, to 2,546. The improvement was driven mainly by stronger Capesize performance, while the Panamax segment remained under pressure.
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