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Soybean Oil calendar spread and a Robusta Coffee calendar spread
Grain
April 19, 2025
From 
Darren Carlat
 via 
Barchart

Soybean Oil calendar spread and a Robusta Coffee calendar spread

Soybean Oil has a maximum score of 10, indicating that CTAs are fully invested and have little trading capital to add to existing longs.  In addition, the RSI score is 63 and amongst the strongest in the ag complex. Scores approaching 70 have a high likelihood of reversal.
Easter rains are a welcome blessing
Grain
April 19, 2025
From 
Brady Sidwell
 via 
Barchart

Easter rains are a welcome blessing

USDA Cattle-on-Feed released Thursday
USTR Proposes 100% Tariffs on Chinese Ship-to-Shore Cranes and Cargo Handling Equipment
Ports
April 18, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

USTR Proposes 100% Tariffs on Chinese Ship-to-Shore Cranes and Cargo Handling Equipment

Alongside sweeping action on port fees for Chinese-built and operated ships, the United States Trade Representative has announced potential significant measures targeting China’s dominance in maritime infrastructure, proposing tariffs of...
Trump Launches Ambitious New Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Establishes High Arctic Planning Area
Offshore
April 18, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Launches Ambitious New Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program, Establishes High Arctic Planning Area

The Department of the Interior has initiated the development of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program, marking a significant shift in U.S. offshore energy...
Trump Moves to Levy Chinese Vessels in Widening Trade War
Shipping
April 18, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Moves to Levy Chinese Vessels in Widening Trade War

The Trump administration took steps to impose levies on Chinese vessels docking at US ports, threatening to shake up global shipping routes and escalate the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.
U.S. Launches Deadliest Strike on Yemen’s Ras Isa Fuel Terminal
Defense
April 18, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

U.S. Launches Deadliest Strike on Yemen’s Ras Isa Fuel Terminal

ADEN/WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) – U.S. strikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel terminal on the Red Sea coast have killed at least 74 people in the deadliest attack since the U.S. started its...

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Trump Administration Considers Softening China Ship Fee Plan After Pushback, Sources Say
Shipping
April 8, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Administration Considers Softening China Ship Fee Plan After Pushback, Sources Say

President Donald Trump's administration is considering softening its proposed fee on China-linked ships visiting U.S. ports after a flood of negative feedback from industries that said the idea could be economically devastating, according to six sources.
Georgia Ports Shatter Records Amid Strong Growth Across Both Container and Vehicle Trade
Shipping
April 8, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Georgia Ports Shatter Records Amid Strong Growth Across Both Container and Vehicle Trade

The Port of Savannah achieved unprecedented growth in March 2025, handling 534,000 TEUs and marking its second consecutive monthly record, the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced Tuesday. The surge represents...
Soybeans Fading From Early Tuesday Highs
Grain
April 8, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Fading From Early Tuesday Highs

Soybeans are showing 10 to 12 cents on Tuesday, with new crop November up just 4 ½ cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 12 1/2 cents at $9.40 ½. Soymeal futures are up $2.30/ton, with Soy Oil futures back down 15 points. The addition 50% tariffs...
Wheat Gains Holding at Midday
Grain
April 8, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Gains Holding at Midday

The wheat complex is still higher on Tuesday, with contracts higher across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures are 3 to 4 cents higher on the Tuesday session. Kansas City HRW contracts are showing gains of 1 to 2 cents in the nearbys. MPLS spring wheat are up 1 to...
Corn Holding Gains on Tuesday
Grain
April 8, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Holding Gains on Tuesday

The corn market is back up 1 to 3 cents so far on Tuesday’s midday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 3 cents at $4.39 1/2. USDA reported a private export sale of 240,000 MT of corn for 2024/25 to Spain this morning. The first official Crop...
Chinese Shipping Earnings Face ‘Harder-Than-Expected’ Tariff Hit as Recession Risks Rise
Shipping
April 8, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Chinese Shipping Earnings Face ‘Harder-Than-Expected’ Tariff Hit as Recession Risks Rise

(Bloomberg) — Chinese shippers may see an outsized hit on earnings as the latest tariffs from US President Donald Trump risk hammering global trade. Container liners such as Cosco Shipping...
Pentagon’s Hegseth to Visit Panama Canal After Trump Threats
News
April 8, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Pentagon’s Hegseth to Visit Panama Canal After Trump Threats

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to get a close-up look at the Panama Canal on Tuesday, as he kicks off a rare visit to a Central American nation still unsettled by President Donald Trump's threats to take back the canal.
July Corn Futures Hit a 2-Week High Today and More Gains Could Be Just Around the Corner
Grain
April 8, 2025
From 
Jim Wyckoff
 via 
Barchart

July Corn Futures Hit a 2-Week High Today and More Gains Could Be Just Around the Corner

The corn futures market has shown resilience despite elevated risk aversion in the broader market.
S&W Seed Company: This Bottom 100 Microcap Stock to Buy Has Potential to Sprout
Grain
April 8, 2025
From 
Will Ashworth
 via 
Barchart

S&W Seed Company: This Bottom 100 Microcap Stock to Buy Has Potential to Sprout

On Monday, S&W Seed Company moved 11 positions in the Barchart Bottom 100 Stocks to Buy. While the seed business had a tough year in 2024, it could be a value play for aggressive microcap investors.
Soybeans Bouncing Back on Tuesday Morning
Grain
April 8, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Bouncing Back on Tuesday Morning

Soybeans are trading with Tuesday morning gains of 7 to 10 cents. Futures saw some spreads working on Monday, with front months up 4 to 6 cent and new crop down 3 ¼ cents in the November. Preliminary open interest was down 17,394 contracts on Monday. CmdtyView’s national front month...
Wheat Closes Higher on Monday
Grain
April 8, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Closes Higher on Monday

The wheat complex is showing higher trade across the three markets on Tuesday. Futures were stronger on Monday to start a new week of trade. Chicago SRW futures were 7 to 8 cents higher to settle the Monday session. Kansas City HRW contracts saw slight gains of 1 to 3...
Corn Pushing Higher on Tuesday AM Trade
Grain
April 8, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Pushing Higher on Tuesday AM Trade

The corn market is continuing to sneak back higher on Tuesday morning, with contracts up 1 to 3 cents. Futures posted gains of 3 to 5 cents in the nearbys on Monday. New crop strength was lacking, as December was down ¾ cent. Preliminary open interest was down 41,570 contracts,...