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U.S. Threatens Iran’s Trading Partners in New Economic Pressure Campaign
News
August 24, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Threatens Iran’s Trading Partners in New Economic Pressure Campaign

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened economic punishment against any country doing business with Iran as part of what he called an “economic D-Day” campaign to isolate the country and end nearly six months of war.
U.S. Takes Next Step Toward Nuclear-Powered Commercial Ships
News
August 24, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Takes Next Step Toward Nuclear-Powered Commercial Ships

The U.S. Maritime Administration has signed an agreement with nuclear technology developer CORE POWER to explore a pathway toward U.S.-flagged nuclear-powered commercial ships, expanding the Trump administration’s push to bring...
Trump Administration Launches Sweeping New Iran Sanctions Campaign Targeting Shipping and Oil Trade
News
August 24, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Administration Launches Sweeping New Iran Sanctions Campaign Targeting Shipping and Oil Trade

The Trump administration on Monday launched a sweeping new economic campaign against Iran, expanding the threat of secondary sanctions to the shipping sector while targeting dozens of companies, individuals and...
Canada Bets $11 Billion on Six New Icebreakers as Arctic Shipbuilding Race Accelerates
Shipbuilding
August 24, 2026
From 
Malte Humpert
 via 
gCaptain

Canada Bets $11 Billion on Six New Icebreakers as Arctic Shipbuilding Race Accelerates

Canada is committing more than C$11 billion ($7.95 billion) to build six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard, the country’s biggest shipbuilding contract in Quebec’s history, as Arctic nations race to replace aging fleets and expand their ability to operate in increasingly strategic northern waters.
Cost to Ship a VLCC Through Hormuz Hits $20 Million, TotalEnergies CEO Says
News
August 24, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Cost to Ship a VLCC Through Hormuz Hits $20 Million, TotalEnergies CEO Says

By Mitchell Ferman and Alex Longley (Bloomberg) — The cost of shipping oil cargoes on a supertanker through the Strait of Hormuz is about $20 million, the boss of TotalEnergies SE...
Houthis Escalate Saudi Shipping Campaign With VLCC Strike
News
August 24, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Houthis Escalate Saudi Shipping Campaign With VLCC Strike

UKMTO says a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile about 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, early Monday, sparking a fire on the main deck. All crew...

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What Sparked the Triple "Ripple" in Markets This Past Weekend?
Grain
December 9, 2024
From 
Darin Newsom
 via 
Barchart

What Sparked the Triple "Ripple" in Markets This Past Weekend?

Given all that happened over the weekend, markets weren't showing as much volatility early Monday morning as might be expected.
Rift Deepens Between The Philippines, China Over South China Sea
Defense
December 8, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Rift Deepens Between The Philippines, China Over South China Sea

MANILA, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Relations between Manila and Beijing have soured under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, with Manila pivoting back towards the United States which supports the Southeast Asian nation...
Grain bulls about to charge
Grain
December 7, 2024
From 
Brady Sidwell
 via 
Barchart

Grain bulls about to charge

USDA Grain Reports on Tuesday
Grain bulls about to charge
Grain
December 7, 2024
From 
Brady Sidwell
 via 
Barchart

Grain bulls about to charge

USDA Grain Reports on Tuesday
US Judge Upholds Naval Academy’s Race-Conscious Admissions Policies
News
December 7, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

US Judge Upholds Naval Academy’s Race-Conscious Admissions Policies

By Nate Raymond Dec 6 (Reuters) – A federal judge on Friday ruled that the U.S. Naval Academy may continue to consider race when evaluating candidates to attend the elite military school,...
Dominican Republic Port Seizes Record 9.5 Tons Of Cocaine
Shipping
December 7, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Dominican Republic Port Seizes Record 9.5 Tons Of Cocaine

SANTO DOMINGO, Dec 6 (Reuters) – The Dominican Republic on Friday reported its largest ever cocaine seizure, saying it found some 9.5 metric tons of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment that...
(Free WeatherWealth Issue) - La Niña or La Nada: From soybeans to sugar, and how commodity futures may be impacted
Grain
December 7, 2024
From 
Jim Roemer
 via 
Barchart

(Free WeatherWealth Issue) - La Niña or La Nada: From soybeans to sugar, and how commodity futures may be impacted

In this article, Jim outlines the grains/softs trading advice in the current issue of his newsletter
Corn Analysis, Grain/Livestock Overview
Grain
December 7, 2024
From 
Nick Ehrenberg
 via 
Barchart

Corn Analysis, Grain/Livestock Overview

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
EU Reaches Long-Sought Mercosur Trade Deal Over French Objections
Shipping
December 7, 2024
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

EU Reaches Long-Sought Mercosur Trade Deal Over French Objections

The European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc clinched a long-sought trade deal over the vehement objections of France, which has pledged to lead a charge to obstruct its ratification.
Hogs and Feeders Bounce Back /While Cattle Drifts Lower
Grain
December 6, 2024
From 
Ben DiCostanzo
 via 
Barchart

Hogs and Feeders Bounce Back /While Cattle Drifts Lower

Hogs test support and rebound while Cattle makes a new low. Feeders consolidate
(Free WeatherWealth Issue) - La Niña or La Nada: From soybeans to sugar, and how commodity futures may be impacted
Grain
December 6, 2024
From 
Jim Roemer
 via 
Barchart

(Free WeatherWealth Issue) - La Niña or La Nada: From soybeans to sugar, and how commodity futures may be impacted

In this article, Jim outlines the grains/softs trading advice in the current issue of his newsletter
Photos: USS Zumwalt Undocking Marks Major Milestone in Navy’s Push for Hypersonic Weapons
Defense
December 6, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Photos: USS Zumwalt Undocking Marks Major Milestone in Navy’s Push for Hypersonic Weapons

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has successfully undocked the USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), marking a crucial step in the destroyer’s modernization program that includes the Navy’s first integration of advanced hypersonic...