$BDI, The
$BDI hit an all time high over 11700 points in May 2008. The global recession drove the index to as low as 663 points on Dec 5, 2008.
The $BDI is now at 2501 and is right above support and could be a short term Bottom. China's demand for Iron, Coal, Dry bulk ore should pick up as the new rates come in as July, based on the new quarterly system for pricing. A rise in the $BDI should also correlate with a market rally. Listen to SHIP interview, great insight and I think the best in breed out of the Dry bulk shipper's
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Dale Ploughman, CEO of Seanergy Maritime Holdings, on Bloomberg Radio's "Taking Stock"
June 22, 2010 - (Bloomberg)