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Oil Rallies as US–Iran Tensions Flare
News
February 18, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Oil Rallies as US–Iran Tensions Flare

Oil gained the most since October as traders weighed whether talks between the US and Iran will be enough to avert conflict, following a report that American military intervention could come sooner than expected.
Shootin' the Bull about wave 5 of 5 of B
Grain
February 18, 2026
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about wave 5 of 5 of B

I believe wave 5 of 5 of the B wave is complete or near so enough to warrant these recommendations.
Canadian Shipyard Turns to AI Robotics to Automate One of Shipbuilding’s Toughest Jobs
Shipbuilding
February 18, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Canadian Shipyard Turns to AI Robotics to Automate One of Shipbuilding’s Toughest Jobs

Seaspan Shipyards has awarded a $1.5 million contract to Alberta-based Confined Space Robotics to develop semiautonomous systems for blast and paint operations, marking a significant push toward automation in one of shipbuilding’s most hazardous and labor-intensive processes.
Phillips 66, Citgo Move Toward Direct Venezuelan Crude Purchases
News
February 18, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Phillips 66, Citgo Move Toward Direct Venezuelan Crude Purchases

U.S. refiners Phillips 66 and Citgo Petroleum are seeking to buy heavy crude directly from Venezuelan state oil company PDVSA starting in April to maximize profits, rather than purchasing through trading houses and U.S. oil major Chevron CVX.N, according to sources familiar with the efforts.
Wheat Holding Higher on Wednesday’s Midday
Grain
February 18, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Holding Higher on Wednesday’s Midday

The wheat complex is in bounce back mode on Wednesday. Chicago SRW futures are trading 5 to 7 ½ cents higher on Wednesday. KC HRW futures are posting 7 to 8 cent midday gains. MPLS spring wheat is showing 2 to 3 cent gains at midday. The annual Ag Outlook...
Soybeans Drifting Lower at Midday
Grain
February 18, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Drifting Lower at Midday

Soybeans are falling back from early Wednesday gains, as contracts are down 3 to 4 so far. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 4 cents at $10.64 1/2. Soymeal futures are down $2 to 3.10 in the front months, with Soy Oil futures 114 points higher. Strength...

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Fuel Sales at Singapore Bunker Hub Hit Record Highs in 2024
Shipping
January 15, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Fuel Sales at Singapore Bunker Hub Hit Record Highs in 2024

Marine fuel sales reached fresh highs at the world's largest bunker hub of Singapore in 2024, official data showed on Wednesday, driven by record container throughput and higher deliveries of alternative marine fuels.
NATO Launches Baltic Sentry to Protect Undersea Infrastructure in Baltic Sea
Shipping
January 15, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

NATO Launches Baltic Sentry to Protect Undersea Infrastructure in Baltic Sea

NATO has launched a major maritime security operation called “Baltic Sentry” in response to a series of suspicious incidents targeting critical undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. The operation was...
Corn Bouncing Back on Wednesday AM Trade
Grain
January 15, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Bouncing Back on Wednesday AM Trade

The corn market is trading with Wednesday morning gains of 2 to 3 cents. Corn futures saw a Turnaround Tuesday pull back, as futures fell 1 to 2 cents in the nearbys on the session. Preliminary open interest was up 27,557 contracts. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView...
Soybeans Starting Wednesday with Higher Trade
Grain
January 15, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Starting Wednesday with Higher Trade

Soybeans are trading with gains of 1 to 3 cents so far on Wednesday. The soybean market posted 5 to 6 cent lower trade in most nearby contracts on Tuesday, as January expired up 1 ½ cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 6 cents at $9.88....
Wheat Mixed to Kick Off Wednesday Trade
Grain
January 15, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Mixed to Kick Off Wednesday Trade

The wheat market is trading with slight losses on Wednesday morning, as SRW is still holding up Wheat posted mixed action on Tuesday, hard red contracts the weakest and soft market the strongest. Chicago SRW futures were up 1 to 2 cents on the session. KC HRW settled with fractional...
Russian Crude Oil Piles Up Near Chinese Coast After US Sanctions
News
January 15, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Russian Crude Oil Piles Up Near Chinese Coast After US Sanctions

The amount of oil stranded off the Chinese coast is growing as traders, refiners and shipping companies try to avoid being caught up in the US’s strictest-ever sanctions on Russian energy flows.
Tanker Rates Extend Rally on Sanctions, Demand to Load Mideast Oil, Products
Shipping
January 15, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Tanker Rates Extend Rally on Sanctions, Demand to Load Mideast Oil, Products

Oil shipping rates extended their rally on expectations of a tightening in global tanker supply from wider U.S. sanctions on Russia's fleet and traders' demand for ships to load Middle East oil for Asia, industry sources said on Wednesday.
Tuesday's Grain follow through examined
Grain
January 15, 2025
From 
Eugene Graner
 via 
Barchart

Tuesday's Grain follow through examined

Tuesday sees follow-through buying after Friday's crop report. Corn neared $4.80 before retreating, soybeans hit $10.64, while Argentina's heat and delayed rains influence crop forecasts.
Corn Retreats Lower on Tuesday
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Retreats Lower on Tuesday

Corn futures saw a Turnaround Tuesday pull back, as futures fell 1 to 2 cents in the nearbys on the session. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was down 2 ¼ cents at $4.40. Weekly EIA data will be out on Wednesday morning, with most expecting to see...
Wheat Closes Mixed on Tuesday
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Closes Mixed on Tuesday

Wheat posted mixed action on Tuesday, hard red contracts the weakest and soft market the strongest. Chicago SRW futures were up 1 to 2 cents on the session. KC HRW settled with fractional losses on Tuesday. MPLS spring wheat futures were down 3 to 4 cents in most front months...
Soybeans Pull Back on Turnaround Tuesday
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Pull Back on Turnaround Tuesday

The soybean market posted 5 to 6 cent lower trade in most nearby contracts on Tuesday, as January expired up 1 ½ cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 6 cents at $9.88. Soymeal futures were back down 30 cents to $2/ton on the day. Soy Oil...
Grain Spreads: No Conviction in Wheat
Grain
January 14, 2025
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: No Conviction in Wheat

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