The Baltic Dry Index hits a two-week high, with capesize vessel rates leading the surge

```htmlGolden Ten Data Futures, July 3 — According to foreign media reports, the Baltic Dry Bulk Freight Index closed higher on Friday, reaching its highest level in two weeks. This was mainly supported by the strengthening of Capesize vessel freight rates. The Baltic Dry Bulk Freight Index rose by 67 points or 2.5% from the previous trading day to 2,717 points, marking its highest level since June 19. The index gained a total of 7.6% this week. The Capesize vessel freight rate index increased by 179 points or 4.6% to 4,100 points, rising by 12% this week—the largest weekly gain since mid-April. The daily average profit for Capesize vessels increased by $1,618 to $33,678. The Panamax vessel freight rate index rose by 8 points or 0.4% to 2,203 points, up more than 4% for the week and recording a consecutive second week of gains. The daily average profit for Panamax vessels increased by $67 to $19,825. The Supramax bulk carrier index fell by 2 points or 0.1% to 1,673 points.```