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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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Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Grain
November 23, 2024
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Strong Dollar and Bearish Cattle on Feed Report. Fats and Feeders lower next week?
Soybean Meal calendar spread and a Coffee calendar spread
Grain
November 23, 2024
From 
Darren Carlat
 via 
Barchart

Soybean Meal calendar spread and a Coffee calendar spread

December Soybean Meal has decreased by over 17% since early October.  The current leg down has a 52-day duration which is similar to the 48 days drop between late May and mid-July.
Grains wane while feeder bulls run
Grain
November 23, 2024
From 
Brady Sidwell
 via 
Barchart

Grains wane while feeder bulls run

Markets closed Thursday for Thanksgiving
Wheat, Fibonacci, Gann Squares & What to Look For
Grain
November 23, 2024
From 
Nick Ehrenberg
 via 
Barchart

Wheat, Fibonacci, Gann Squares & What to Look For

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
KKR, Mitsui OSK Said Among Bidders in €1.5 Billion LBC Tank Sale
Shipping
November 23, 2024
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

KKR, Mitsui OSK Said Among Bidders in €1.5 Billion LBC Tank Sale

US private equity firm KKR & Co. and Japanese shipping company Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. are among bidders for bulk liquid storage company LBC Tank Terminals, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Livestock Markets Bull their Way Higher
Grain
November 22, 2024
From 
Ben DiCostanzo
 via 
Barchart

Livestock Markets Bull their Way Higher

Hogs Rally, Cattle markets strong ahead of Cattle on Feed report
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Grain
November 22, 2024
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Strong Dollar and Bearish Cattle on Feed Report. Fats and Feeders lower next week?
Why La Niña will not form & Implications for winter weather and South American summer commodities
Grain
November 22, 2024
From 
Jim Roemer
 via 
Barchart

Why La Niña will not form & Implications for winter weather and South American summer commodities

Jim's video expounds on the mistakes traders make when following the weather models that analysts lean on too much
Shootin' the Bull about divisions
Grain
November 22, 2024
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about divisions

In my opinion, the division is clear between the expectations of expansion creating a shorter supply of cattle, and the expectations of the incoming administration to lower inflation.
Wheat Gives into Week-End Pressure
Grain
November 22, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Gives into Week-End Pressure

The wheat complex closed with losses across the board on Friday. Chicago SRW futures were down 3 1/4 to 4 3/4 cents across the board on the day, with December still up 7 ¾ cents on the week. KC HRW contracts posted 1 ¼ to 2 ½ cent losses across...
Soybeans Pull Out Friday Gains After Week of Losses
Grain
November 22, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Pull Out Friday Gains After Week of Losses

Soybeans were pressured for much of the week with weaker product values, but managed to close Friday with gains of 1 ¼ to 7 cents. January was still down 15 cents since last Friday’s close. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 5 3/4 cents at $9.33. Soymeal...
Corn Closes with Slight Weakness on Friday
Grain
November 22, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Closes with Slight Weakness on Friday

The corn market posted fractional to 1 ¼ cent losses on Friday, a few deferreds up ¼ cent. December still managed to pull out a 1 ½ cent gain on the week. December options expired today. First notice day is next Friday. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView...