Baltic Dry Index rises following holiday-led trading pause
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) rose 4% to 3,085 points on 26 May 2026 from 2,964 points on 21 May 2026 after a five-day trading gap amid spring holidays in Asia, reflecting improved market sentiment. The uptick was mainly supported by firmer Capesize earnings and steady cargo movement across major dry bulk routes, while sentiment in the Panamax and Supramax segments also remained stable on consistent demand.