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From
Nick Ehrenberg
via
Barchart
Soybeans Targets And Analysis
Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.

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.

From
Brady Sidwell
via
Barchart
Easter rains are a welcome blessing
USDA Cattle-on-Feed released Thursday

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...

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...

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.

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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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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,...