Due to the decreasing demand of all kinds of bulk carriers, BDI slumped 30 points to 652 points on May 4 (Wed.).

BCI dropped sharply 101 points to 954 points. The average daily earnings decreased $891 to $7418.

BPI decreased 19 points to 621 points. The average daily earnings decreased $146 to $4963.

BSI stood at 583 points. The average daily earnings decreased $2 to $6095.

BHSI fell 3 point to 365 points. The average daily earnings decreased $37 to $5157.