
The Baltic Exchange dry bulk freight index fell 2.2% to 2,590 points, its lowest since October 19, extending a second straight session of declines. Capesize, panamax and supramax indices all moved lower, with the panamax index down for a 15th successive session.
Lower dry bulk freight rates reduce the cost of shipping grain and oilseeds, which can narrow origin-destination price spreads for buyers. The weakness mainly reflects softer iron ore and coal demand, so the direct effect on feed ingredient prices is limited.
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