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Walsh Trading
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January soybean crush exceeds estimates; charts tell a story
I am Stephen Davis, senior market strategist at Walsh Trading, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. You can reach me at 312-878-2391. Last week, I wrote about a May 2026 soybean trading strategy that worked very well. This week, I am writing about a soybean meal strategy. Data released today from the National...
From
Bill Allen
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Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Opportunity is Knocking - Answer the Door
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Closes Tuesday with Losses
The wheat complex posted weakness on Tuesday across all three markets. Chicago SRW futures were down 6 to 7 cents, as March was slipped 11 cents. KC HRW futures were 3 to 4 cents in the red at the close. MPLS spring wheat was down 3 to 4 cents lower...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Holds onto Gains on Tuesday
Soybeans rounded out the Tuesday session with contracts fractionally to 1 ¼ cents higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 1 1/4 cents at $10.68 1/2. Soymeal futures were a dime to $3.40 lower in the front months, with Soy Oil futures 21 to 44 points higher....
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Falls Lower on Tuesday
Corn futures closed Tuesday with contracts falling 5 to 6 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 5 1/4 cents at $3.93. USDA’s FGIS tallied corn export shipments at 1.492 MMT (58.75 mbu) during the week ending on February 12. That was 7.31% below the week...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Salvage Crews Remove Fuel From Grounded Barge Near San Juan Harbor
Salvage crews have removed roughly 1,000 gallons of residual fuel from the grounded barge Defiant near the entrance to San Juan Harbor, significantly reducing environmental risk as officials prepare a plan to refloat the 265-foot vessel. The port remains open, and no pollution or injuries have been reported.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Hapag-Lloyd’s $4.2 Billion ZIM Acquisition Reshapes Global Container Shipping Map
Hapag-Lloyd has agreed to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services for $4.2 billion in a deal that would cement its position among the world’s top five container carriers, expand its Transpacific footprint, and add significant LNG-powered capacity to its fleet.
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Oil Tankers Reroute to Russian Pacific Port Hobbled by Sanctions
Tankers that used to haul oil from Russia’s western ports are being redeployed to the nation’s east to service a key crude route to China that’s been crippled by sweeping US sanctions.
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Closes in on $5 on Tuesday
Corn futures posted 3 to 7 cent gains on Tuesday, as nearby March closed a dime off $5 and other nearbys close near that mark. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was up 5 3/4 cents at $4.55 3/4. Export Inspections data showed a total of 1.541 MMT...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Rallies on Tuesday
The soybean market posted 20 to 34 cent gains on Tuesday, as South American weather and easing trade talk provided support. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 33 cents at $10.07 ½. Soymeal futures were $14.10/ton higher on the session. Soy Oil were back up 8 points...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Rallies as Dollar Index Falls
Wheat rallied across the three markets on Tuesday, as the US dollar index fell 1.443 on the day to provide some support. The Chicago SRW market was 19 to 21 cents higher on the day. KC HRW contracts were up 24 to 27 cents in the nearbys on Tuesday. MPLS...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Trump Designates Lou Sola as New Federal Maritime Commission Chairman
President Donald J. Trump has appointed Commissioner Louis E. “Lou” Sola as the new Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the international ocean...
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Chris Swift
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Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about moving around the southern border.
Lastly, the southern border is of even more interest as it is possible that the US could gain several hundred thousand head of cattle, while losing several million mouths to feed.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Hydrogen Breakthrough: South Korean Shipbuilder Secures ABS Approval for Next-Gen Tank Design
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), part of South Korean conglomerate HD Hyundai, has received Approval in Principle (AIP) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Trump Orders Sweeping Trade Review on First Day
President Trump issued a comprehensive trade policy memorandum on his first day in office, directing federal agencies to conduct wide-ranging reviews of America’s trade relationships and security measures. The memorandum,...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Rallying on Tuesday Trade
The soybean market is posting 13 to 23 cent gains so far on Tuesday, with South American weather and easing trade talk providing support. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 22 ¼ cents at $9.96. Soymeal futures are $11.70/ton higher on the session. Soy Oil futures are...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Posting Stronger Tuesday Trade
Wheat is rallying across the three markets at Tuesday’s midday. The Chicago SRW market is 18 to 20 cents higher so far on the day. KC HRW contracts are up 20 to 21 cents in the nearbys on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat futures are up 15 to 16 cents. Weekly...
From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Holding Gains at Tuesday’s Midday
Corn futures are posting gains on Tuesday, with contracts rallying anywhere from 3 to 5 cents across most contracts. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is up 4 1/2 cents at $4.53 1/2. Export Inspections data showed a total of 1.541 MMT (60.68 mbu) of corn shipped in...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Trump’s Trade Policy Uncertainty Could Send Ocean Freight Rates Higher, Xeneta Warns
President Trump‘s potential revival of sweeping import tariffs is creating widespread uncertainty in US shipping markets, with industry experts warning of possible supply chain disruption and skyrocketing freight rates. “Trump...