Due to the decrease of the freight rates of Panamax bulk carriers, BDI edged lower to 573 points, with a decline of 2 points on May, 7 (Thur.).

BPI saw a big jump of 15 points（-2.43%）to 603 points. The average daily earnings dropped $119 to $4,808, which has fallen 11% from few weeks ago.

BCI roared 20 points (3.48%) to 594 points. The average daily earnings increased $81 to $4,611.