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Golden Ten Data Futures, March 26 – According to foreign media reports, the Baltic Dry Index rose for the second consecutive day, supported by stronger Capesize vessel rates. The Baltic Dry Index increased by 13 points, or 0.7%, to 2,014 points compared to the previous trading day. The Capesize Index rose by 59 points, or 2%, to 2,974 points, reaching a near one-week high. Average daily earnings for Capesize vessels increased by $534 to $23,471. The Panamax Index fell by 26 points, or 1.5%, to 1,770 points, marking a six-week low. Average daily earnings for Panamax vessels declined by $235 to $15,931. The Supramax Index slipped by 3 points, or 0.3%, to 1,205 points.

The Department of Justice stated that because Defense Minister Pete Hegseth issued a "national security determination" under the Endangered Species Act, the Endangered Species Committee will hold a meeting on March 31. The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit to block this meeting, arguing that the legal conditions for convening the committee have not yet been met, and that the planned YouTube livestream of the meeting does not sufficiently meet the legal requirement for being "held publicly." Expand

BlockBeats News, March 26th, during a cabinet meeting, U.S. President Trump stated that he had initially expected natural gas and oil prices to rise higher due to the Iran war impact, referring to the energy price increase as "not as big as I expected." Trump added that he expects prices to rise further. "Maybe it will rise a little more. But eventually, it will fall back." (FX678)