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Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Rallies on Wednesday
The wheat complex was in bounce back mode on Wednesday, with gains across all three markets.. Chicago SRW futures were up 9 to 10 cents at the close. KC HRW futures led the bull’s charge, with contracts up 11 to 12 ¼ cents in the nearbys. MPLS spring wheat saw...

From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Firms into the Wednesday Close
Corn futures managed to hold onto some strength on Wednesday, as contracts closed fractionally to a penny higher. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up ½ cent to $3.94 1/2. USDA's armchair estimate for the US corn balance sheet will be released at Thursday’s Ag Outlook Forum. Ahead...

From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Drift into the Wednesday Close
Soybeans failed to hold the early Wednesday strength, as contracts closed fractionally mixed on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 4 cents at $10.64 1/2. Soymeal futures were down $1.90 to $4.50 in the front months, with Soy Oil futures 107 to 132 points higher. Strength...

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From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
CMA CGM Strengthens India Ties with LNG Ship Order and R&D Hub
CMA CGM is doubling down on India, having finalizing shipbuilding contracts with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for six LNG-powered containerships while launching a dedicated Research & Development hub in the...
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
US Ramps Up Pressure on Russia With Fresh Energy Sanctions
The US imposed its most aggressive sanctions on Russia’s oil industry yet as the Biden administration looks for last-minute ways to boost Ukraine’s leverage in possible peace negotiations after Donald Trump takes office.

From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
SOUNION Salvaged! Complex Operation Prevents Major Environmental Disaster in Red Sea
Maritime security firm Ambrey has confirmed the successful salvage of the MT SOUNION, a Greek-owned oil tanker that became a focal point as one of the worst attacks in the ongoing...

From
Malte Humpert
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gCaptain
U.S. Blocks More Than 180 Vessels, Oil Traders and Companies In Sweeping New Sanctions Against Russia
In an unprecedented move targeting Russia’s energy sector the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced sanctions against more than 180 vessels, dozens of oil traders, oilfield service providers and insurance companies.

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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
Germany’s Costly LNG Terminals Aren’t Paying Off as Imports Dip
Germany spent big on liquefied natural gas terminals to ensure energy security, but the high cost of using them means they’re bringing in a tiny fraction of its gas needs.

From
Oliver Sloup
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Barchart
Grain Traders Await New News from the USDA
Grain markets are relatively quiet in the early morning trade as market participants gear up for the monthly data dump from the USDA.

From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Corn Popping Higher Ahead of USDA Reports
Corn price action is showing another round of 1 to 2 cents so far on Friday. Futures posted some gains heading into the Thursday close, ahead of USDA report day, as contracts were up 1 to 2 ½ cents across most months. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView...

From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Soybeans Sneaking Higher on Bean Oil Strength
Soybeans are trading with fractional to 3 cent gains so far on Friday AM trade. Bulls posted higher trade on Thursday with contracts up 4 to 6 cents in most front months, despite a weaker start to the shortened session. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up a...

From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Mixed to Begin USDA Data Day
Wheat futures are mixed across the three exchanges so far on Friday AM trade. The wheat market saw some late session buying off the midday lows on Thursday, though contracts still closed lower on pre-report position squaring. Chicago SRW futures were down 2 to 3 cents in the nearby contracts...

From
Darin Newsom
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Barchart
What Market Looks "Best"?
I was asked what my "favorite" market is heading into 2025. My answer was what it has been for the past two decades - Corn.

From
Austin Schroeder
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Barchart
Wheat Slip Lower Ahead of USDA Data Day
The wheat market saw some late session buying off the midday lows on Thursday, though contracts still closed lower on pre-report position squaring. Chicago SRW futures were down 2 to 3 cents in the nearby contracts on the day. KC HRW posted steady to fractionally lower trade across most contracts...
