What will be the value of the shipping-costs benchmark Baltic Exchange Dry Index as of 21 November 2025?
Closed Nov 21, 2025 08:01AM UTC
US tariff policies are expected to impact segments of the maritime shipping industry in differently (Yahoo [GuruFocus], Hellenic Shipping News). The Baltic Dry Index is a benchmark index for the cost of shipping bulk goods, such as coal and grain (Investopedia - Baltic Dry Index). The question will be suspended on 20 November 2025 and the outcome determined using Baltic Exchange Dry Index data as reported by Trading Economics (Trading Economics).
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The question closed "At least 2,000, but less than 2,400" with a closing date of 21 November 2025.
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| Possible Answer | Correct? | Final Crowd Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 400 | 0% | |
| At least 400, but less than 800 | 0% | |
| At least 800, but less than 1,200 | 0% | |
| At least 1,200, but less than 1,600 | 0% | |
| At least 1,600, but less than 2,000 | 9% | |
| At least 2,000, but less than 2,400 | 89% | |
| At least 2,400, but less than 2,800 | 2% | |
| At least 2,800, but less than 3,200 | 0% | |
| At least 3,200, but less than 3,600 | 0% | |
| At least 3,600, but less than 4,000 | 0% | |
| 4,000 or more | 0% |
Crowd Forecast Profile
| Participation Level | |
|---|---|
| Number of Forecasters | 24 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 160 | |
| Number of Forecasts | 153 |
| Average for questions older than 6 months: 475 | |
| Accuracy | |
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| Participants in this question vs. all forecasters | average |
