Due to the declining demand of larger bulk carriers, BDI dropped 10 points to 642 points on May 5 (Thu.).

BCI dropped 39 points to 915 points. The average daily earnings decreased $243 to $7175.

BPI decreased 14 points to 607 points. The average daily earnings decreased $113 to $4850.

BSI decreased 1 point to 582 points. The average daily earnings decreased $9 to $6086.

BHSI stood at 365 points. The average daily earnings decreased $3 to $5154.