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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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Soybeans Fall in Overnight Trade as President Trump Elected
Grain
November 6, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Fall in Overnight Trade as President Trump Elected

Soybean bears are taking control this morning, with losses of 15 to 18 cents as President Trump was reelected to the White House. This will likely have some impact on trade once he is inaugurated in January, as one election promise was tariffs, and likely on China. The markets are...
Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Mosaic Stock?
Grain
November 6, 2024
From 
Aditya Sarawgi
 via 
Barchart

Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Mosaic Stock?

Mosaic has substantially underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts remain moderately bullish on the stock’s prospects.
US Election: Initial Market Reactions
Grain
November 6, 2024
From 
Darin Newsom
 via 
Barchart

US Election: Initial Market Reactions

The various market sectors are showing an interesting reaction to news the US is moving forward with a second Donald Trump administration.
The End of ‘Fat Leonard’: U.S. Navy Bribery Mastermind Sentenced to 15 Years and $55 Million
Defense
November 5, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

The End of ‘Fat Leonard’: U.S. Navy Bribery Mastermind Sentenced to 15 Years and $55 Million

Leonard Glenn Francis, the infamous “Fat Leonard” behind the largest bribery and fraud scheme ever to hit the U.S. Navy, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, ordered...
Lean Hogs, Was it the 84.70 Gann Square, or 78.6% Fib That sent it Lower
Grain
November 5, 2024
From 
Nick Ehrenberg
 via 
Barchart

Lean Hogs, Was it the 84.70 Gann Square, or 78.6% Fib That sent it Lower

Educational and actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain - SPECIAL
Grain
November 5, 2024
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain - SPECIAL

This is something different - Basket of Trade Ideas - Continue Reading Walsh Gamma Trader For New Updates - Pure Hedge Returns Tomorrow, With Important Market Information.
Soybeans Push Higher on Election Day
Grain
November 5, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Push Higher on Election Day

Soybean bulls are wont the vote this election day, as contracts were mostly steady to 6 ½ cents higher across the board. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 5 1/2 cents at $9.45 1/2. Soymeal futures were back up 20 to 80 cents/ton on the session, with...
Corn Pops Higher on Tuesday
Grain
November 5, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Pops Higher on Tuesday

The corn market closed out the Tuesday session with contracts 1 to 2 cents higher, as export business continues to trickle in. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was up 2 1/2 cents at $3.90 3/4 per bu. USDA reported a private export sale of 124,000 MT of...
Wheat Posts Strength on Tuesday
Grain
November 5, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Posts Strength on Tuesday

The wheat markets posted gains across the three exchanges to close out Tuesday. Chicago SRW futures were up 3 1/4 to 3 3/4 cents as the session settled on Election Day. KC HRW contracts were fractionally to 5 3/4 cents higher across board. MPLS spring wheat was up 2 1/2...
Grain Spreads: Avoid the Noise
Grain
November 5, 2024
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: Avoid the Noise

January 25 Soybean Technical Levels
A Choppy Day For Grain and Livestock Markets as Traders Brace for Potential Volatility
Grain
November 5, 2024
From 
Oliver Sloup
 via 
Barchart

A Choppy Day For Grain and Livestock Markets as Traders Brace for Potential Volatility

Grain markets were mostly higher in today’s trade. Livestock markets were mixed with Lean Hogs being the weak link.
Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Producers Cut Output Ahead of Storm
News
November 5, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Producers Cut Output Ahead of Storm

Nov 5 (Reuters) – Oil and gas producers began shutting in U.S. Gulf of Mexico output and pulling workers off platforms on Tuesday ahead of a late hurricane season storm threatening offshore fields.  The U.S. National Hurricane...