Hello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS.

We're your hosts, Jess, and Davide, and in this episode of Freight Up we'll dissect the latest geopolitical events impacting our sectors, from the Middle Eastern tensions and their muted effect on crude oil, to the unexpected surge in cocoa prices due to West African crop shortfalls.

In this episode, Ben Klang decodes the dry freight market's roller coaster ride, while Hao Pei predicts the iron ore market's resistance to a short-term correction.

Our people's broker and resident fuel oil expert Archie Smith reports to us remotely from Dubai, shining a light on the rising cracks in fuel oil prices this month.

Brace yourselves for another 'deep dive' into the seas of freight and commodities.

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Thanks in advance for listening to this Freight and Commodity podcast by FIS!

FIS Live

00:00 Middle East tensions ease, commodities fluctuate. Fed adjusts.

04:21 TC index down 7% then rebounded. Market sentiment improved.

08:16 High market, steel margin drop, iron ore strategy.

09:36 Steel demand may gradually increase over months.

13:09 OPEC cuts impacting high sulphur crude market.

Hello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS.

I'm your host, Fernanda, and in this episode of Freight Up it's a mix of emotions as I'll be saying my final goodbye to you.

But before you and I dock for the last time, let's chart the course for today's adventure through the world of Freight and Commodities.

We'll welcome aboard Jessica Free, our very own new marketing executive, who'll share some tantalizing tidbits about the much-anticipated overhaul of our FIS Live app.

As we navigate through today's choppy waters, we'll examine the downturn in freight indices and investigate the iron ore market's surprising resurgence.

Plus, we'll dissect the impact of geopolitical turbulence on soaring oil prices.

Our crew of Freight Uppers for this episode includes:

Ben Klang, who'll talk us through bulk carrier rates

Hao Pei, whose market insights keep us ahead of the curve

And Archie Smith, the people's broker, who'll unpack the reasons behind crude oil's climb above $90...

So, grab your life vest as we set sail one last time together.

It's an honor to have been your captain here on Freight Up, and I'm thrilled to have you with me for one final voyage.

FIS Live

00:00 Freight market down, indices show negative trends.

04:36 Capes rates decreased, but recovered slightly.

09:23 China decreases mortgage rate, boosts housing market.

10:58 Iron market indicators improving, sustainable rebound expected.

14:33 OPEC continues production cuts, Middle East tensions boost prices.

Hello and welcome back to Freight Up, the number 1 commodities and freight markets podcast from FIS.

I'm your host, Davide, and in this episode of Freight Up, we're back with our usual format after the special episode on US energy last week.

If you missed that, you can catch up here.

We'll be discussing the latest movements in the dry freight markets, the iron ore market, and fuel oil.

I'll start with a roundup of the latest commodity news, including the US durable goods orders, Russian oil shipments to North Korea, and the potential trade implications of the Baltimore bridge collapse.

Then, we'll hear from our experts as Ben Klang shares insights on the dry freight market, Hao Pei discusses the iron ore market, and Archie Smith provides analysis on the significant rally in crude oil.

Click play and join me for this insightful voyage through the current trends and developments in the freight and commodities industry.

FIS Live

00:00 Freight up with Davide: Latest commodity news.

04:45 Shipping rates fluctuated, ending the week lower.

08:36 Iron ore market volatility rises, directionless sentiment.

12:21 Brent future hits recent highs, supply tightness.

14:49 Front cracks softened and April May spread narrowed.