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Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit
News
May 14, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Hormuz Oil Flows Creep Higher as More Supertankers Exit

The number of supertankers hauling unsanctioned oil through the Strait of Hormuz has shown signs of rising in recent days, offering limited relief to an oil market that’s suffered the largest supply disruption in history.
New Attacks Hit Ships Near Hormuz as Trump Discusses Iran With Xi
News
May 14, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

New Attacks Hit Ships Near Hormuz as Trump Discusses Iran With Xi

U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, while new attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz brought a reminder of the costs of a prolonged stalemate, with peace talks stalled.
Wheat Falling at Midday
Grain
May 14, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Falling at Midday

The wheat complex is facing pressure on Thursday’s midday. Chicago SRW futures are down 18 to 29 cents in the front months. KC HRW futures are leading the charge, with 20 to 22 cent losses. MPLS spring wheat is trading with 17 to 19 cent losses at midday. There were...
Corn Facing Thursday Pressure
Grain
May 14, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Facing Thursday Pressure

Corn futures are trading with 13 to 15 cent losses in the front months on Thursday. There were 17 deliveries against May futures overnight, with the contract expiring today. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 15 cents to $4.25. A bill to approve year-around sales of E15...
Soybeans Collapsing Following Trump/Xi Meeting
Grain
May 14, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Collapsing Following Trump/Xi Meeting

Soybeans are trading with 30 to 44 cent losses in most contracts on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 44 cents at $11.20. Soymeal futures are back down $7.20, with Soy Oil futures falling 108 points. There were 80 deliveries issued against May meal futures overnight,...
Soybeans Technicals: Confirming the Double Top
Grain
May 14, 2026
From 
Trent Klarenbach
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Technicals: Confirming the Double Top

We analyze the rumoured double top in soybean prices. Canadian grain marketers should wait for a confirmed neckline break before acting on the charts.

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Security Council Demands Freedom of Navigation in Hormuz as Shipping Risks Mount
News
April 28, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Security Council Demands Freedom of Navigation in Hormuz as Shipping Risks Mount

The United Nations Security Council heard urgent calls Monday to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as world leaders warned disruptions in one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints...
Grain Spreads: KC Wheat Strangle
Grain
April 28, 2026
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: KC Wheat Strangle

We Aren't Staying Here.
Shootin' the Bull about breaking patterns and stretching oneself thin
Grain
April 28, 2026
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about breaking patterns and stretching oneself thin

New contract highs in the fats voids the anticipated H & S pattern.
Opposition to Jones Act Waiver Extension Widens as Maritime Industry Pushes Back
News
April 28, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Opposition to Jones Act Waiver Extension Widens as Maritime Industry Pushes Back

The Trump administration’s decision to extend its broad Jones Act waiver another 90 days is drawing mounting opposition across the U.S. maritime sector, with labor unions, domestic operators, trade groups...
Soybeans Feeling Modest Weakness on Turnaround Tuesday
Grain
April 28, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Feeling Modest Weakness on Turnaround Tuesday

Soybeans are slipping lower on Turnaround Tuesday, with contracts down 2 to 6 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 5 3/4 cents at $11.10 1/2. Soymeal futures are down $2 to $2.50 across the front months, with Soy Oil futures up 55 to 65 points...
Corn Pushing Higher at Tuesday’s Midday
Grain
April 28, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Pushing Higher at Tuesday’s Midday

Corn futures are trading with 2 to 5 cent gains in most front months on Tuesday, as spillover support from the wheat market is supportive. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 2 3/4 cents at $4.28 1/4. NASS Crop Progress data showed the US corn crop at...
Wheat Rally Extending to Fresh Highs on Tuesday
Grain
April 28, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Rally Extending to Fresh Highs on Tuesday

The wheat complex is trading with contracts double digits higher across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures are 20 to 23 cents higher so far on Tuesday. KC HRW futures are up 20 to 25 ½ cents in the nearbys. MPLS spring wheat is showing 13 to 15 cent gains...
UAE Quits OPEC in Major Blow to Global Oil Producers’ Group
News
April 28, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

UAE Quits OPEC in Major Blow to Global Oil Producers’ Group

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting OPEC, dealing a heavy blow to the oil producers' group as an unprecedented energy crisis triggered by the Iran war exposes discord among Gulf nations.
Iran’s Guards Seize Wartime Power, Blunting Supreme Leader’s Role
News
April 28, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Iran’s Guards Seize Wartime Power, Blunting Supreme Leader’s Role

Two months into a war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran no longer has a single, undisputed clerical arbiter at the pinnacle of power — an abrupt break with the past that may be hardening Tehran’s stance as it weighs renewed talks with Washington.
Trump Says Iran Wants Hormuz Open in Tussle Over War’s End
News
April 28, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Says Iran Wants Hormuz Open in Tussle Over War’s End

President Donald Trump said Iran has asked the US to lift a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz while the two sides negotiate an end to the two-month war, which has upended global energy supplies.
Corn Completes The ONE44 61.8% (450.00) to 61.8% Target at 473.00
Grain
April 28, 2026
From 
Nick Ehrenberg
 via 
Barchart

Corn Completes The ONE44 61.8% (450.00) to 61.8% Target at 473.00

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
Idemitsu Maru Tanker Carrying Saudi Oil Seeks to Cross Strait of Hormuz
News
April 28, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Idemitsu Maru Tanker Carrying Saudi Oil Seeks to Cross Strait of Hormuz

Panama-flagged tanker Idemitsu Maru, carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi oil, is attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed on Tuesday, and is poised to be the first Japan-linked crude tanker to do so since the Iran war began.