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From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Hold Gains into Wednesday’s Close as the Market Looks to Trump/Xi Meeting
Soybeans saw modest strength on Wednesday, with contracts closing fractionally to 3 cents higher on the day. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 3 1/4 cents at $11.64. Soymeal futures were the supportive product, up $4.40 to $10.10, with Soy Oil futures falling into the close, down...

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Close Mixed as Ethanol Production Improves
Corn futures posted mixed action at the Wednesday close, with contracts within a penny of either side of unchanged. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up a penny to $4.40. The NOAA 7-day QPF shows expected precipitation totals aof 1 to 3 inches across much of the Corn...

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Posts Modest Correction on Wednesday
The wheat complex followed Tuesday’s limit gains with the three exchanges lower on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures closed with contracts steady to 3 ½ cents lower. KC HRW futures were down 4 ¾ to 7 ¾ cents at the close. MPLS spring wheat was down 4 to 4 ¼ cents...

From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Davie Defense Finalizes $3.5 Billion U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutter Deal
The U.S. Coast Guard’s ambitious Arctic fleet expansion took another major step forward Wednesday as Davie Defense announced it has finalized a $3.5 billion contract to build five new Arctic...

From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about a lot of exceptional factors at play
Exceptional volatility and price expanse continued today.

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Trading with Wednesday Gains Ahead of Trump/Xi Visit
Soybeans are posting with 4 to 7 cent gains across most contracts on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 6 1/4 cents at $11.67. Soymeal futures are up $6.10 to $8.10, with Soy Oil futures 48 points lower in the July contract. President Trump landed in...
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From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Holding onto Wednesday Weakness with Pressure from Crude
Corn futures are trading with 8 to 10 cent losses in the front months on Wednesday. There were 304 deliveries issued against May futures overnight, all by the ADM house account. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 10 cents lower on the day to $4.28 3/4. Crude oil...

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Facing Outside Pressure on Wednesday
The wheat complex is holding onto the Wednesday losses at midday. Chicago SRW futures are down 11 to 12 cents on the midweek session. There were another 41 deliveries issued against May futures overnight. KC HRW futures are 4 to 6 cents lower at midday. MPLS spring wheat is trading...

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Falling on Crude Oil Pressure on Wednesday
Soybeans are trading with 17 to 21 cents lower on Wednesday with outside pressure from crude playing a factor. There were 24 deliveries issued against May beans overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 19 1/2 cents at $11.24 3/4. Soymeal futures are down $1.90 to $2.70...

From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
U.S. Navy Jet Fires Upon, Disables Iranian Tanker Accused of Violating Washington’s Blockade
U.S. forces disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday after CENTCOM said the vessel attempted to violate Washington’s blockade on ships entering or departing Iranian...

From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Shipowners Stay Cautious on Hormuz as Iran Says ‘Contact Us’
Shipping companies remain cautious about sending vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, despite signs that Iran may be willing to reopen the channel.

From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
U.S. and Iran Edge Toward War Deal as Hormuz Talks Advance
Iran said on Wednesday it was reviewing a new U.S. proposal, after sources said Washington and Tehran were closing in on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf while leaving tricky issues such as Iran's nuclear program for later.

From
Darin Newsom
via
Barchart
Should We Expect a Breakdown in Soybean Oil?
After adding nearly 4.4 cents during the just finished positioning week, the Soybean Oil market increased its vulnerability to a fund-driven selloff.

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Facing Oil Pressure Issues on Wednesday Morning
Soybeans are trading with 4 to 7 cent losses early on Wednesday. Futures were 2 ¾ to 11 ¾ cents in the red on Tuesday, with the nearbys leading the charge. Open interest was up 9,873 contracts on Tuesday. There were 24 deliveries issued against May beans overnight. The cmdtyView...

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Tumbling Early on Wednesday with Crude Oil Pressure
Corn prices are down 8 to 9 ½ cents on Wednesday AM trade. Futures closed the Tuesday session with deferred contracts fractionally lower to down 5 2/4 cents in the nearbys. In delivery May was down 8 ¼ cents. Open interest was up 11,654 contracts on Tuesday, mainly in September...

From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Falling Back with Outside Pressure to Start Wednesday
Wheat is showing early Wednesday losses of double digits across the three exchanges. The wheat complex posted losses across three markets on Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were 8 to 13 ¼ cents in the red at the close. There were another 41 deliveries issued against May futures overnight. KC HRW...

From
Bloomberg
via
gCaptain
Adnoc Appears to Export Second LNG Shipment Through Hormuz
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. appears to have been able to export a second liquefied natural gas shipment through the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg, even as the Iran war halts most traffic.

From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
US and Iran Closing in on Memorandum to End War, Pakistani Source Says
The United States and Iran are closing in on an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf, a source from mediator Pakistan familiar with the negotiations said.
