Is the fall in the Baltic Dry Index cause for concern?

The recent slump in the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) may mean that demand for bulk commodities has softened, with negative implications for prices. But the relationship is far from straightforward. Indeed, even if the BDI revives, we think that the prices of industrial commodities will fall this year as growth in China’s commodity-intensive sectors slows.

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