Columbia River Bar Closure

Columbia Bar Remains in Yellow Condition: Another front is due to arrive Friday morning with seas quickly ramping up from 10 to 20+ feet by 1600. This creates the likelihood of another suspension of traffic.

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Mexico Looks Past Trump Threats With $2.7 Billion Port Expansion
Ports
November 23, 2024
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Mexico Looks Past Trump Threats With $2.7 Billion Port Expansion

By Alex Vasquez Nov 23, 2024 (Bloomberg) –Mexico is looking beyond the incoming Trump administration’s threats of tariffs, betting on a bright future for global merchandise trade no matter what actions...
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.

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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.
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...
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...
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...
London Gateway Tapped as Gemini Cooperation’s UK Hub as Felixstowe Misses Out
Ports
November 22, 2024
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

London Gateway Tapped as Gemini Cooperation’s UK Hub as Felixstowe Misses Out

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have selected London Gateway as their primary UK hub for the upcoming Gemini Cooperation, set to launch on February 1, 2025. As part of a broader network...
Grain Spreads: March 25 Corn Hedges
Grain
November 22, 2024
From 
Sean Lusk
 via 
Barchart

Grain Spreads: March 25 Corn Hedges

March 25 Corn Examined
Soybeans Getting Week-End Pop
Grain
November 22, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Getting Week-End Pop

Soybeans are trading with contracts up 3 to 5 cents at Friday’s midday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 3 3/4 cents at $9.31. Soymeal futures are up 50 cents/ton, with Soy Oil futures down another 32 points. USDA reported a private export sale of 198,000 MT...
Corn Sticking Near Unchanged at Midday
Grain
November 22, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Sticking Near Unchanged at Midday

The corn market showing fractionally mixed trade so far on Friday. December options expire today. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is down 1/2 cent at $4.03 1/4 per bu. Spillover pressure from midday losses in wheat and the US dollar index hitting the highest prices since November...
Wheat Facing Sell Pressure on Friday
Grain
November 22, 2024
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Facing Sell Pressure on Friday

The wheat complex is heading back lower on Friday. Chicago SRW futures are down 4 to 5 cents across the nearbys. KC HRW contracts are showing fractional to 3 cent losses. MPLS spring wheat is down fractionally to 2 cents on the Friday session. December wheat options expire today, with...