VLCC rates fall back as tepid demand trumps sanctions sentiment
- Baltic VLCC index dropped to $38,232 per day on Wednesday, down 27% from the early February high, 33% from the January high, and 27% year on year
- VLCC market may get worse before it gets better, cautions Fearnleys
- Jefferies raises price targets for listed VLCC owners in anticipation of higher future rates
A common pattern in shipping: the stars are aligned for higher rates and rates do not co-operate. Such is the case for VLCCs, which appear to have everything going for them, yet spot rates are declining