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From
Walsh Trading
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Barchart
JUL-DEC ’26 SOYBEAN OIL SPREAD (ZMN26-ZMZ26) - WALSH PURE SPREADER
WALSH PURE SPREADER - Pure Hedge Division
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Trump Official Says Hormuz Ship Insurance Program to Launch ‘Soon’ as Tanker Traffic Struggles to Recover
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a US insurance program meant to boost shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will begin soon, a move that may help revive flows of much of the world’s oil and gas supplies.
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Bulls Push Back Higher on Thursday
The wheat complex found some renewed strength on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were 4 ½ to 7 ¼ cents higher in the front months on the day. KC HRW futures saw 4 to 9 cent gains on the Thursday session. MPLS spring wheat was up 4 ¼ to 5 cents...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Closes Higher on Thursday
Soybeans saw gains of 1 ¾ to 5 ½ cent gains in the front months on Thursday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 2 1/4 cents at $11.00 1/4. Soymeal futures were up 30 cents to $2.30, with Soy Oil futures up 42 to 96 points. Export...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
China Is Escalating Panama Port Dispute With Surge in Ship Detentions, U.S. Regulator Warns
A simmering dispute over control of key Panama Canal terminals is now spilling into global shipping lanes, with China detaining Panama-flagged vessels in its ports and U.S. regulators warning of potential fallout for international trade.
From
Bill Allen
via
Barchart
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Crazy Market Movement Late in the Crude Oil and Dow Jones Index - Setting up a Possible Wild Ride in the Livestock and Grain Markets Tomorrow.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
New MARAD Advisory Urges Ships to Disable AIS Tracking in Red Sea as Houthi Threat Lingers
The United States is warning commercial shipping that the threat from Yemen’s Houthi militants remains active across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden—despite a recent lull in attacks—and is...
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From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Rallies into the Weekend
Corn futures posted gains of 3 ¾ to 8 ¼ cents across the board on Friday, as May managed a 12 cent gain on the week and December up 15. Crude oil futures continued the rally and spillover support into Friday, up $10.22 as President Trump indicated the strikes would...
From
Sean Lusk
via
Barchart
Grain Spreads: Wheat Strangle Suggested
Not Staying at Current Levels in Wheat
From
Lori Ann LaRocco
via
gCaptain
Iranian Shadow Fleet and Greek Affiliated Ships Lead Strait of Hormuz Transits
Recent vessel tracking data details the continued movements of Iranian dark vessels as well as other ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
From
Chris Swift
via
Barchart
Shootin' the Bull about volatility and price expanse
In my opinion, what a week of price volatility and expanse. While not one for the record books, it is noticeable.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Washington Moves to Break Hormuz Shipping Paralysis With $20B Maritime Insurance Plan
The Trump administration on Friday unveiled a $20 billion maritime reinsurance facility aimed at restoring confidence in commercial shipping through the Persian Gulf, moving to operationalize a federal insurance backstop...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Four Seafarers Killed in Hormuz Attack, IMO Chief Warns of Growing Risk to Crews
At least four seafarers have reportedly been killed in an attack on a tug operating near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a warning from the head of the International Maritime Organization that civilian...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Rally Continues on Friday
The wheat complex is continued the rally into Friday, with contracts up sharply across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures are up 25 to 28 cents at the close. KC HRW futures are 20 to 27 cents in the green so far on the day. MPLS spring wheat is 18...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Extending Rally to Friday
Soybeans are pushing higher again on Friday, with midday gains of 18 to 20 cents in the front months. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 18 3/4 cents at $11.24 1/4. Soymeal futures are $7.50 to $8.50 higher on the day, with Soy Oil futures 45 to...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Rally Pushes Higher on Friday
Corn futures are showing 4 to 7 cent gains so far on Friday. There were 5 deliveries against March corn futures overnight. Crude oil futures are up $10.10 at midday to continue the spillover support. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 4 1/4 cents to $4.16. Export...
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
Report: Russia Providing Iran Targeting Data on U.S. Warships in Middle East
Russia is providing Iran with targeting information that includes locations of U.S. warships and aircraft in the Middle East, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing three officials familiar with the intelligence.
From
Reuters
via
gCaptain
Maritime Insurance Premiums Surge as Iran Conflict Widens
As the conflict in the Gulf widens, maritime insurance premiums for war coverage are surging -- in some cases by more than 1000% -- dramatically driving up the cost of moving energy through a critical maritime corridor.