The Baltic Sea Index fell for the fourth consecutive week due to the drop in freight rates of all ship sectors. According to the latest data, the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reported 1051 points on December 13, 2024, the lowest level since July 25, 2023, down 0.38% from the previous value, and fell for the fourth consecutive day. Among them, Panama-type freight index (BPI) reported 995 points, down 2.55% from the previous value, Cape-type freight index (BCI) reported 1263 points, up 0.88%, and super handy ship freight index (BSI) reported 959 points, down 0.21%. The Baltic Exchange's Dry Bulk Shipping Index, which is used to measure the freight of ships transporting dry bulk goods, fell for the fourth week in a row on Friday, because all ship sectors fell this week. The index, which takes into account the freight rates of Capesize, Panamax and Super Handy ships, fell 4 points to 1,051 points on Friday, the lowest level since the end of July 2023. The index fell by about 10% this week. Panama shipping freight index fell 26 points to 995 points. The index also fell this week. Panama-type ships usually carry 60,000-70,000 tons of coal or grain cargo, and their average daily income dropped by $231 to $8,955. Although the freight index of Cape ships rose by 11 points to 1,263 points on Friday, it still fell for the fourth consecutive week. Cape ships usually transport 150 thousand tons of goods, such as iron ore and coal, and their average daily income has increased by 92 dollars to 10,474 dollars. Iron ore futures fell, but closed higher this week. Among small vessels, the freight index of super handy vessels dropped by 2 points to 959 points, which also recorded a loss in Zhou Du.Institution: The European Central Bank is paying attention to the weakness of the euro. The European Central Bank said yesterday that inflation is slowing down and hinted that it will cut interest rates again. However, Joost Van Leenders, an analyst at Van Lanschot kemen, said in a report that the European Central Bank will pay close attention to the recent weakness of the euro. As the import price rises, a weak currency may push up inflation. The senior investment strategist said that since the current deposit interest rate in the euro zone is 3% and the neutral interest rate is around 2%, the European Central Bank will cut interest rates at least four times. However, European Central Bank President Lagarde stressed that the inflation risk is two-sided.Sources: Leaders of Germany, France, Poland, NATO and other countries will meet in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss Ukraine. Zelensky will also attend the Ukrainian meeting.
Maiwell Technology rose more than 11% to a record high, and announced a breakthrough in customized high-bandwidth memory. Maiwell Technology rose more than 11% in intraday trading to US$ 121.86, with its share price reaching a record high and its market value exceeding US$ 100 billion. Maywell Technology announced on Wednesday that the company has made a breakthrough in customized high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for artificial intelligence processors. It is reported that the new artificial intelligence accelerator architecture (XPU) will increase computing power by 25%, memory by 33%, and improve energy efficiency. The company is cooperating with Micron Technology, Samsung and SK Hynix to customize HBM processors for accelerators.Canada asked the Labor Committee to put Canadian postal workers back to work.According to statistics, on December 13th, as of press time, eight A-share listed companies, including Weisheng Information, Weixing Intelligent, Tongda Shares, Yangfan New Materials, Xingguang Agricultural Machinery, Huawang Technology, Xinxiangwei and Infineon, disclosed their reduction.
Bosch has reached a preliminary agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce, and will receive a chip subsidy of 225 million U.S. dollars. On December 13, local time, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it has reached a preliminary agreement with Bosch, a German auto parts supplier, to provide it with a subsidy of up to 225 million U.S. dollars for producing silicon carbide power semiconductors in California. This fund will support Bosch's planned investment of $1.9 billion to transform its manufacturing plant in Roseveare, California to produce silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors. The US Department of Commerce will also provide Bosch with about $350 million in government loans.Spot palladium fell more than 2.00% in the day and is now reported at $957.09 per ounce.Minister of Economy of Slovakia: From next week, we will hold a series of negotiations on natural gas supply, including with EU partners and Ukraine.
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