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India Grants One-Month Extension to Russian Marine Insurers
Shipping
February 20, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

India Grants One-Month Extension to Russian Marine Insurers

India temporarily extended permission for four Russian insurers to cover tankers calling at its ports, as the government seeks to sustain crude imports while also managing US pressure to end shipments from Moscow.
Corn Bulls Pushing Higher to Start Friday
Grain
February 20, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Bulls Pushing Higher to Start Friday

Corn price action is 1 to 2 cents higher so far on Friday. Futures saw fractional to 1 ¼ cent losses on Thursday, with deferreds slightly higher. Preliminary open interest was down 16,199 contracts on Thursday, mainly in the March, down 37,121 contracts. March options expire today. The CmdtyView national...
Soybeans Slipping on Friday AM Trade
Grain
February 20, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Slipping on Friday AM Trade

Soybeans are down fractionally to 2 cents so far on Friday morning. Futures saw 6 to 8 cent gains across most contracts at Thursday’s close. Some new crop contracts were up 2 to 3 cents. Open interest was suggesting new buying, up 8,413 contracts on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average...
Wheat Mixed on Friday Morning
Grain
February 20, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Mixed on Friday Morning

Wheat is mixed to start Friday morning trade, with Chicago leading the way higher. The wheat complex was in rally mode across all three markets on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures closed 12 to 15 cents higher on the day to lead the bull’s charge. Open interest was up 1,934 contracts....
3 Steps to a Simple Trading System
Grain
February 20, 2026
From 
Darin Newsom
 via 
Barchart

3 Steps to a Simple Trading System

We only need to use three things to develop a simple trading system: Trend, Fundamentals, and Filters.
New Zealand Slaps Sanctions on 100 Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels
News
February 19, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

New Zealand Slaps Sanctions on 100 Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels

New Zealand has imposed its largest-ever maritime sanctions package against Russia, designating 100 vessels linked to the country’s “shadow fleet” and lowering the price cap on Russian crude to $44.10 per barrel. The sweeping move significantly expands Wellington’s enforcement reach and aligns with broader international efforts to curb Moscow’s oil revenues.

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Wheat Extending Gains into Monday
Grain
December 30, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Extending Gains into Monday

Wheat is trading with contracts higher across the three markets to kick off the last couple days of the year. The wheat market posted gains across the three markets on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were up 3 ¾ to 5 1/2 cents on the session, as March was 13 ½...
Corn Rallying to Begin New Years Week
Grain
December 30, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Rallying to Begin New Years Week

Corn price action has contracts trading with 3 to 4 cent gains on Monday morning. Futures extended their 6-month highs on Friday, as contracts closed higher in the nearbys, up ¼ to a penny. Deferred contracts were steady to 1 ¼ cents lower. March managed a 7 ¾ cent gain...
Are Warning Flags Waving for the Three Major US Stock Indexes?
Grain
December 30, 2024
From 
Darin Newsom
 via 
Barchart

Are Warning Flags Waving for the Three Major US Stock Indexes?

With the end of the year, month, and fiscal quarter for financial markets nearing an end the spotlight turns to possible warning flags over US stock indexes.
Russian Navy Launches Second Arctic ‘Combat Icebreaker’
Defense
December 30, 2024
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Russian Navy Launches Second Arctic ‘Combat Icebreaker’

The Admiralty Shipyards in Saint Petersburg launched the second armed Arctic icebreaker for Russia’s Navy.
Finland Finds Anchor Drag Marks Left By Tanker That Broke Cables
News
December 29, 2024
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Finland Finds Anchor Drag Marks Left By Tanker That Broke Cables

By Kati Pohjanpalo Dec 29, 2024(Bloomberg) –Finnish authorities investigating damage to subsea power and data cables found drag marks on the seabed likely left by the anchor of seized tanker Eagle...
Sydney To Hobart Race Marred By Death Of Two Sailors
News
December 29, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Sydney To Hobart Race Marred By Death Of Two Sailors

SYDNEY, Dec 27 (Reuters) – LawConnect took line honors at the Sydney to Hobart race for a second straight year early on Saturday in a race marred by the deaths of two...
Grain/Livestock Overview & Full Update
Grain
December 28, 2024
From 
Nick Ehrenberg
 via 
Barchart

Grain/Livestock Overview & Full Update

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
Arabica Coffee calendar spread and a Soybean Meal calendar spread
Grain
December 28, 2024
From 
Darren Carlat
 via 
Barchart

Arabica Coffee calendar spread and a Soybean Meal calendar spread

Coffee broke through the top of the upward channel in mid-November and moved aggressively higher over the next few weeks.  The past few weeks Coffee has appeared to top out and seems most likely to retest the breakout point. In addition to the technical view, there are several other indicators that point to extreme levels in the Coffee market.
Ukraine Received First US LNG Shipment
Shipping
December 28, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Ukraine Received First US LNG Shipment

Dec 28 (Reuters) – Ukraine has received a shipment of U.S. liquefied natural gas for the first time, the Ukrainian president’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, said on Saturday. “This is more...
Ukraine Sends Its First Batch Of Food Aid To Syria
Shipping
December 28, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Ukraine Sends Its First Batch Of Food Aid To Syria

KYIV, Dec 27 (Reuters) – Ukraine, a global producer and exporter of grain and oilseeds, has sent its first batch of food aid to Syria, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday. Zelenskiy...
Corn breaks October highs with much optimism
Grain
December 28, 2024
From 
Brady Sidwell
 via 
Barchart

Corn breaks October highs with much optimism

IKAR lower Russia's wheat exports
Egypt Completes Trial Run Of New Suez Canal Channel Extension
Shipping
December 28, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Egypt Completes Trial Run Of New Suez Canal Channel Extension

CAIRO, Dec 28 (Reuters) – Egypt said on Saturday it had successfully tested a new 10 km channel near the southern end of the Suez Canal, even as its revenue from the...