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Trump Official Says Hormuz Ship Insurance Program to Launch ‘Soon’ as Tanker Traffic Struggles to Recover
News
March 26, 2026
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.
Wheat Bulls Push Back Higher on Thursday
Grain
March 26, 2026
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...
Soybeans Closes Higher on Thursday
Grain
March 26, 2026
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...
China Is Escalating Panama Port Dispute With Surge in Ship Detentions, U.S. Regulator Warns
News
March 26, 2026
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.
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Grain
March 26, 2026
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.
New MARAD Advisory Urges Ships to Disable AIS Tracking in Red Sea as Houthi Threat Lingers
News
March 26, 2026
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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A look at the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement with the ONE44 rules and guidelines.
Grain
March 5, 2026
From 
Nick Ehrenberg
 via 
Barchart

A look at the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement with the ONE44 rules and guidelines.

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Grain
March 5, 2026
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Facts are Stubborn - Cattle Numbers are Low
Soybeans Join the Thursday Rally, with Bean Oil Paving the Way
Grain
March 5, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Join the Thursday Rally, with Bean Oil Paving the Way

Soybeans were higher on Thursday led by the bean oil market, as the raw beans were up 3 to 9 ¾ cents at the close, led by the nearbys. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 9 3/4 cents at $11.05 1/2. Soymeal futures were 50 cents to...
Wheat Leads Grain Rally on Thursday
Grain
March 5, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Leads Grain Rally on Thursday

The wheat complex posted digit gains across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were up 12 to 16 cents at the close. KC HRW futures were 13 to 20 cents in the green on the day. MPLS spring wheat was 6 ½ to 10 1/2 cents higher on...
Corn Rally on Thursday with Crude Oil Gains
Grain
March 5, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Rally on Thursday with Crude Oil Gains

Corn futures closed out Thursday trade with most contracts 6 to 9 ¾ cents higher. Some deferred contracts were steady to 4 ¾ cents in the green. Excellent Export Salse data and a crude oil market rallying $4.23 provided some support. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up...
Chart of the Day - July Corn
Grain
March 5, 2026
From 
Walsh Trading
 via 
Barchart

Chart of the Day - July Corn

Old Crop Corn has made a Bullish Turn
US Sinking of Iranian Warship Piles Pressure on India’s Modi
News
March 5, 2026
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

US Sinking of Iranian Warship Piles Pressure on India’s Modi

The US sinking of an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast expands the deepening Middle East war to India’s doorstep, unsettling New Delhi’s calibrated approach to the conflict as Iran vowed to avenge the attack.
Shootin' the Bull about $80.00 plus crude oil and $3.60 plus diesel fuel
Grain
March 5, 2026
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about $80.00 plus crude oil and $3.60 plus diesel fuel

Trading was ground to a pencil point in the fats today.  Traders appeared very indecisive as oil breached and remained above $80.00 per barrel and diesel fuel now trading over $3.60.
Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem After Turbulent Maritime Tenure
Defense
March 5, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Fires DHS Secretary Kristi Noem After Turbulent Maritime Tenure

President Donald Trump has removed Kristi Noem as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, ending a tenure that reshaped several key maritime policies—from historic funding for Coast Guard modernization and Arctic...
Container Shipping Rates Rise as Asian Factories Reopen—But Hormuz Crisis Threatens New Shock
News
March 5, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Container Shipping Rates Rise as Asian Factories Reopen—But Hormuz Crisis Threatens New Shock

Global container shipping rates edged higher this week as Asian export activity begins to rebound following the Lunar New Year holiday, with carriers preparing to restore capacity across major trade lanes—though...
Soybeans Rallying on Thursday, with Bean Oil Strength
Grain
March 5, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Rallying on Thursday, with Bean Oil Strength

Soybeans are 7 to 8 cents in the green on Thursday, as the bean oil rally continues. There were another 244 deliveries issued overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is yp 7 1/2 cents at $11.03 1/4. Soymeal futures are steady to 30 cents lower on the day,...
Corn Rallying on Thursday with Outside Support and Solid Export Business
Grain
March 5, 2026
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Rallying on Thursday with Outside Support and Solid Export Business

Corn futures are trading with 6 to 8 ¼ cent gains across most contracts on Thursday’s midday. Crude oil is nearing the $80 level, up $4.78 at midday and providing some spillover support. The CmdtyView national averageCash Corn price is up 7 1/4 cents to $4.10 1/2. Export Sales data...