Core Insights - The Baltic Dry Index has risen for the fifth consecutive trading day, supported by increases in Capesize and Panamax freight rates [1] - The index increased by 8 points or 0.6% to 1430 points, marking the highest level since April 4 [1] - Capesize freight rate index rose by 33 points or 1.4% to 2333 points, the highest since April 3, with daily earnings increasing by $279 to $19,350 [1] - The Panamax freight rate index increased by 1 point or 0.1% to 1108 points, ending an eight-day decline, with daily earnings rising by $6 to $9,973 [1] - The Supramax freight rate index decreased by 6 points to 942 points, the lowest level since April 15 [1]

Group 1 - The Baltic Dry Index has slightly decreased due to a drop in Capesize freight rates [1] - The Baltic Dry Index fell by 7 points or 0.5%, reaching 1340 points [1] - The Capesize Index declined by 25 points or 1%, settling at 1863 points [1] Group 2 - Daily earnings for Capesize vessels decreased by $202, now at $15,454 [1] - The Panamax Index saw a slight increase of 1 point or 0.1%, now at 1294 points [1] - Daily earnings for Panamax vessels rose by $11, reaching $11,646 [1] Group 3 - The Supramax Index increased by 2 points, now at 982 points [1] - The Handysize Index rose by 4 points, reaching 560 points [1]