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Commodity Vessel Transits Through Strait of Hormuz Hit Three-Month Low, Data Shows
Shipping
August 25, 2026
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Commodity Vessel Transits Through Strait of Hormuz Hit Three-Month Low, Data Shows

Just two tankers transited the key energy chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, for the lowest daily tally of commodity vessels since early May, with both entering the Gulf, shipping data showed.
Iran Blacklists 46 Ships On Hormuz ‘Non-Compliant’ List
News
August 24, 2026
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Iran Blacklists 46 Ships On Hormuz ‘Non-Compliant’ List

Iran has published a list of 46 vessels it says violated its arrangements for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the ships could face fines, detention, seizure or confiscation...
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.

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Corn Pulls Back on Veterans Day
Grain
November 11, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Pulls Back on Veterans Day

Following the strength from last week, the corn market felt pressure from outside and a weaker wheat market, as contracts were 1 to 3 ½ cents lower. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was down 1/4 cent at $4.04 1/4 per bu. The Outside factors were in play...
Wheat Falls on Monday
Grain
November 11, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Falls on Monday

The wheat complex posted losses on Monday, as contracts did pull off the lows into the close. Chicago SRW futures were down 3 ¼ to 7 cents in the nearbys on Monday. KC HRW contracts were a penny to 4 3/4 cents lower on the day. MPLS spring wheat was...
Hogs Bounce Back
Grain
November 11, 2024
From 
Ben DiCostanzo
 via 
Barchart

Hogs Bounce Back

Traders get aggressive early liked Friday's strength in the cutout
Looking Beyond The Hype: What a Second Trump Term Could Mean For The Grain Markets
Grain
November 11, 2024
From 
Angie Setzer
 via 
Barchart

Looking Beyond The Hype: What a Second Trump Term Could Mean For The Grain Markets

It is easy to panic when faced with uncertainty. This week we dig into what we know and what we don't about Trump's return.
Shootin' the Bull about a volatile opening to start the week
Grain
November 11, 2024
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about a volatile opening to start the week

A volatile start to the week.  The bulk of trading has taken place within the first minute of trading at the opening.
Quarter of U.S. Gulf Oil Production Remains Offline After Rafael
Offshore
November 11, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Quarter of U.S. Gulf Oil Production Remains Offline After Rafael

Hurricane Rafael may have fizzled out, but its lingering impact on Gulf oil and gas production continues. After Hurricane Rafael roared through the Gulf of Mexico last week, more than...
COP29: Countries Endorse Global Carbon Market Framework
News
November 11, 2024
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

COP29: Countries Endorse Global Carbon Market Framework

By Virginia Furness and Kate Abnett BAKU, Nov 11 (Reuters) – Countries at the two-week COP29 climate summit gave the go-ahead on Monday to carbon credit quality standards which are critical to launching a...
Soybeans Reverting to Lower Midday Trade
Grain
November 11, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Reverting to Lower Midday Trade

Soybeans are pulling back on Monday with contracts down 8 to 9 cents across most contracts, as soon to expire (Thursday) November is down 4 ½ cents on light OI. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 4 1/2 cents at $9.75 1/2. Soymeal futures are trying to...
Corn Bulls Taking Veterans Day Off
Grain
November 11, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Bulls Taking Veterans Day Off

After last week’s strength, the corn market is starting off Monday trade with midday losses of 1 to 3 cents so far, with outside pressure and a weaker wheat market spilling over. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is down 1 ½ cents at $4.03 per bu. The...
Wheat Pulling Off Midday Lows
Grain
November 11, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Pulling Off Midday Lows

The wheat complex is showing lower trade at Monday’s midday, as contracts are pulling off some of the early lows. Chicago SRW futures are down 9 to 10 cents in the nearbys on Monday. KC HRW contracts are 5 to 6 cents lower so far on the day. MPLS spring...
Walsh Gamma Trader
Grain
November 11, 2024
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Walsh Gamma Trader

Low-Cost Options, With Limited Risk
A Fundamental Rejection in Grain Markets?
Grain
November 11, 2024
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

A Fundamental Rejection in Grain Markets?

Grain markets received friendly news in the most recent WASDE report but have failed to find any follow through momentum. A sign of caution?