The Baltic Dry Index rose 104 points (3.93%) to 2,694 on Wednesday, recovering from a more-than-two-week low as stronger demand for Capesize and Panamax vessels lifted freight. The Capesize index jumped 276 points (7.22%) to 4,097; Capesize average daily earnings increased $2,511 to $33,659. The Panamax index rose 28 points (1.50%) to 1,894, ending a 15-session slide and marking about a one-week high; Panamax daily earnings rose $258 to $17,049. The Supramax index fell 11 points (0.6%) to 1,835, its lowest level since Oct. 13. 04-NOV-2026 10:03 AM ET