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The Baltic Dry Index posted its largest-ever weekly gain, rising 68.5% to close at a six-month high of 1555 points. The rebound was driven by renewed Chinese iron ore demand and higher Brazilian iron ore exports, and the index has risen almost 300% from its May low.
Higher dry-bulk freight rates raise the cost of moving grain and oilseeds, which can narrow export margins and feed into delivered feed prices.
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