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After collapsing 94 percent from its peak in June 2008, the Baltic Dry Index, which measures global daily prices for shipping raw materials, is up 427 percent year-to-date (through June 22). It still ...

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell for a third consecutive session on Thursday, hurt by weaker rates in the capesize ...

The Baltic Exchange dry bulk sea freight index extended its rally to a ninth straight session on Monday, rising 3.6% to 1,691 points for best level since November 18, helped by strong demand for ...

What is the Baltic Dry Index (BDI)? The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) is a key benchmark for tracking global shipping costs, particularly for dry bulk cargo like iron ore, coal, and grain. It reflects the ...

The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index .BADI, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry bulk commodities, fell for a sixth straight session on Tuesday to an over one-year low as rates ...

The Baltic Dry Index, a key economic indicator that measures global supply and demand based on maritime shipping, is back afloat after a glut of ships skewed its numbers. WSJ's Simon Constable makes a ...