Baltic Dry Index falls to 2660 down 33 points

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), a key indicator of global shipping rates, fell by 33 points to 2660 on Friday, October 23, 2026. The BDI, which tracks the cost of transporting dry bulk cargo such as coal, grain, and iron ore, is compiled by the London-based Baltic Exchange. The decrease in the index may indicate a slowdown in global trade or a decrease in demand for raw materials.