Baltic Dry Index falls to 2852 down 65 points

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), a leading indicator of global economic health, fell to 2852 on Monday, October 12, 2026, decreasing by 65 points. The BDI is a composite of three sub-indices that measure the cost of transporting raw materials such as coal, grain, and iron ore. The index is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange.