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Soybeans Shrugs Off Chinese Tariffs, Rallies into the Close
Grain
April 11, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Shrugs Off Chinese Tariffs, Rallies into the Close

The soybean market posted strength on Friday, with contracts up 13 to 21 cents at the close. Front month May rallied 65 ¾ cents from last Friday, with new crop up 41 ¼ cents this week. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 13 3/4 cents at $9.90...
Wheat Rallies on Friday
Grain
April 11, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Rallies on Friday

The wheat complex was rallying on Friday, with the three exchanges higher on the session. Chicago SRW futures were back up 16 to 18 cents in the front months, with the front month May rallying 26 ¾ cents. Kansas City HRW contracts were 10 to 11 cents higher on the...
Corn Rallies into the Weekend
Grain
April 11, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Rallies into the Weekend

The corn market put on a rally on Friday, with contracts up 7 to 10 cents, as front months are approaching $5. May was up 30 cents this week, with December 16 ¾ cents higher. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 7 1/4 cents at...
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Grain
April 11, 2025
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

Grain Markets on Fire, as the Cattle Bounce Higher Again.
BIMCO Updates War Risk Clauses Amid Red Sea Crisis and Global Maritime Threats
Shipping
April 11, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

BIMCO Updates War Risk Clauses Amid Red Sea Crisis and Global Maritime Threats

BIMCO, the world’s largest shipping association and one of the primary providers of standardized contracts and charter party agreements used in the maritime industry, has announced significant updates to its War Risk...
Taiwan Charges Captain of Chinese Cable Cutter
Shipping
April 11, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

Taiwan Charges Captain of Chinese Cable Cutter

aiwan prosecutors on Friday for the first time charged a Chinese ship captain with intentionally damaging undersea cables off the island in February, after a rise in sea cable malfunctions alarmed Taiwan officials amid tensions with China.

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Soybeans Rally Extending Ahead of USDA Data Release
Grain
April 10, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Rally Extending Ahead of USDA Data Release

Soybeans are trading with Thursday morning gains of 7 to 9 cents so far. The soybean market got a late session rally on Wednesday to close the day with 19 to 21 point gains. Preliminary open interest was down 16,498 contracts. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up...
Corn Pushing Higher Ahead of USDA Data
Grain
April 10, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Pushing Higher Ahead of USDA Data

The corn market is showing 3 to 5 cent gains early on Thursday morning. Futures got a late session pop higher on Wednesday, following an announcement on tariff relief by President Trump. Contracts were up 4 to 6 cents across most months. Preliminary open interest was down 22,191 contracts, mainly...
Wheat Pushing Higher on Thursday Morning
Grain
April 10, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Pushing Higher on Thursday Morning

Wheat is showing gains across the three markets early on Thursday. The wheat complex popped from mixed midday action to close with Wednesday gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures turned green into the close, with gains of 1 to 3 cents. Kansas City HRW contracts were up 5...
Trump Is Already Slowing Global Trade as Companies Pause Orders
Shipping
April 10, 2025
From 
Bloomberg
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Is Already Slowing Global Trade as Companies Pause Orders

US President Donald Trump may have announced a delay in some of his tariff plans, but the first signs of an economically-damaging slowdown in global trade are already emerging as companies around the world hit their own pause button on orders and he continues to escalate his trade war with China.
AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Sale Under Scrutiny as Trump Tariffs Rattle Australia
Defense
April 10, 2025
From 
Reuters
 via 
gCaptain

AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Sale Under Scrutiny as Trump Tariffs Rattle Australia

The sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia under the AUKUS treaty faces new doubts as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs take hold, and amid concern in Washington that providing the subs to Canberra may reduce deterrence to China.
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Executive Order to Restore U.S. Maritime Dominance
Shipbuilding
April 9, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Executive Order to Restore U.S. Maritime Dominance

President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed at revitalizing America’s struggling shipbuilding industry, strengthening its maritime workforce, and expanding the nation’s global shipping presence. The executive order,...
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Grain
April 9, 2025
From 
Bill Allen
 via 
Barchart

Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain

WOW, Everything Exploded Higher After 90 Day Tariff Pause
Corn Rallies into the Close on Tariff Relief
Grain
April 9, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Corn Rallies into the Close on Tariff Relief

Corn futures got a late session pop higher on Wednesday, following an announcement on tariff relief by President Trump. Contracts were up 4 to 6 cents across most months. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 1/4 cent at $4.46 1/2. Late on the Wednesday...
Wheat Posts Strength on Wednesday
Grain
April 9, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Wheat Posts Strength on Wednesday

The wheat complex popped from mixed midday action to close with Wednesday gains across the three exchanges. Chicago SRW futures turned green into the close, with gains of 1 to 3 cents. Kansas City HRW contracts were up 5 to 7 cents on the session. MPLS spring wheat posted 7...
Soybeans Rally into the Close as Most Tariffs Paused
Grain
April 9, 2025
From 
Austin Schroeder
 via 
Barchart

Soybeans Rally into the Close as Most Tariffs Paused

The soybean market got a late session rally on Wednesday to close the day with 19 to 21 point gains. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 20 3/4 cents at $9.59 3/4. Soymeal futures were up 90 cents to $3.50/ton, with Soy Oil futures up 120 to...
Trump Signs Executive Order to Revitalize U.S. Shipbuilding Amid China’s Maritime Dominance
Shipbuilding
April 9, 2025
From 
Mike Schuler
 via 
gCaptain

Trump Signs Executive Order to Revitalize U.S. Shipbuilding Amid China’s Maritime Dominance

President Trump has signed an executive order on Wednesday aimed at revitalizing the domestic shipbuilding industry, including in the both the commercial and military sectors. The initiative comes as U.S....
Shootin' the Bull about a little bit for everyone.
Grain
April 9, 2025
From 
Chris Swift
 via 
Barchart

Shootin' the Bull about a little bit for everyone.

Today's price action had a little bit for everyone.