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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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Thanksgiving travel weather & Updated South American corn and soybean forecast
Grain
November 27, 2024
From 
Jim Roemer
 via 
Barchart

Thanksgiving travel weather & Updated South American corn and soybean forecast

Jim conveys his Thanksgiving message, along with some actionable analysis of crop weather for corn and beans
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Grain
November 27, 2024
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Will The Feeders Break on Friday - End of The Month Profit Taking?
Wheat Collapses on Wednesday, with December Pressured Ahead of FND
Grain
November 27, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Collapses on Wednesday, with December Pressured Ahead of FND

Wheat posted losses across the three markets on Wednesday ahead of the Holiday. Chicago SRW futures were down 1 to 9 1/2 cents in most contracts. KC HRW contracts were 13 to 14 1/4 cents lower on the session, with December falling 24 ¼ ahead of First Notice Day. MPLS...
Did A 78.6% Fibonacci Retracement Just End The Bull Run In Cattle & Hogs?
Grain
November 27, 2024
From 
Nick Ehrenberg
 via 
Barchart

Did A 78.6% Fibonacci Retracement Just End The Bull Run In Cattle & Hogs?

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
Soybeans See Gains Ahead of Turkey Day
Grain
November 27, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans See Gains Ahead of Turkey Day

Soybeans posted firm to 5 ¼ cent higher trade on Wednesday ahead of the day off on Thursday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price up 5 1/4 cents at $9.38 1/4. Soymeal futures were up $2.40 to $4.40/ton on the day. Soy Oil futures were back down 170 to...
Corn Comes Back to Close Near Steady Ahead of Thanksgiving
Grain
November 27, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Comes Back to Close Near Steady Ahead of Thanksgiving

The corn market was steady to a penny lower across most contracts on Wednesday, with December down 4 ¼ cents ahead of first notice day on Friday. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is down 3 3/4 cents at $3.92 1/2 per bu. EIA data from this morning...
Shootin' the Bull about a contagious fever
Grain
November 27, 2024
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about a contagious fever

Auction's can at times produce a feverish pitch to their attendees that can be contagious.  I think when coupled with the fundamental change from drought to drowning, it is a reason for the abrupt run up in lighter weight categories for which are currently crushing margins to cattle feeders, as some of the fever is spilling over into the feeder cattle market.
Avance Gas Exits Shipping Market with $450 Million Profit, Plans Complete Wind-up
Shipping
November 27, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Avance Gas Exits Shipping Market with $450 Million Profit, Plans Complete Wind-up

Avance Gas Holding Ltd (OSE: AGAS), one of the leading owners of Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), has announced its complete exit from the shipping market through strategic fleet sales....
U.S. Coast Guard’s Aging ‘Polar Star’ Begins Antarctic Mission as Service Races to Modernize Icebreaker Fleet
Defense
November 27, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Coast Guard’s Aging ‘Polar Star’ Begins Antarctic Mission as Service Races to Modernize Icebreaker Fleet

The USCGC Polar Star, America’s only heavy icebreaker, has departed Seattle for its annual Antarctic mission supporting Operation Deep Freeze (ODF), marking its 28th year in this critical role. The...
Trump Readying Energy Blitz: LNG Permits, Drilling, and Keystone Redux Top Day-One Agenda
Offshore
November 27, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Readying Energy Blitz: LNG Permits, Drilling, and Keystone Redux Top Day-One Agenda

Donald Trump's transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days of his taking office that would approve export permits for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects and increase oil drilling off the U.S. coast and on federal lands, according to two sources familiar with the plans.
Corn Mixed Heading into the Holiday
Grain
November 27, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Mixed Heading into the Holiday

The corn market is showing fractional gains to 2 cent losses on Wednesday, with Dec feeling pressure ahead of first notice day. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is down 2 1/4 cents at $3.94 per bu. Friday is first notice day for December corn futures. EIA data...
Wheat Falling, with December Pressured Ahead of FND
Grain
November 27, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Falling, with December Pressured Ahead of FND

Wheat is showing weakness across the complex ahead of the Holiday. Chicago SRW futures are down 6 to 9 cents in most contracts. KC HRW contracts are 11 to 13 cents lower on the session, with December falling ahead of First Notice Day, down 24 cents. MPLS spring wheat is...