The wheat complex was under pressure on Wednesday as money was coming out with pressure from crude oil. Chicago SRW futures was down 13 to 17 ¾ cents in the nearbys on the day. KC HRW futures posted 7 to 12 1/4 cent lower trade into the final bell. MPLS...
The wheat complex was under pressure on Wednesday as money was coming out with pressure from crude oil. Chicago SRW futures was down 13 to 17 ¾ cents in the nearbys on the day. KC HRW futures posted 7 to 12 1/4 cent lower trade into the final bell. MPLS...
Corn futures saw some buying off the early overnight lows, but still managed to close with losses of 1 ¾ to 3 ½ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down1 1/2 cents at $4.08. Crude oil was down $16.45 on the day following a 2-week ceasefire between...
Corn futures saw some buying off the early overnight lows, but still managed to close with losses of 1 ¾ to 3 ½ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down1 1/2 cents at $4.08. Crude oil was down $16.45 on the day following a 2-week ceasefire between...
Live cattle futures saw gains of a nickel in August to $1.30 in some deferred contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with sales at $245-246 last week. The Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange online auction saw no bids on the 970 head offered,...
Live cattle futures saw gains of a nickel in August to $1.30 in some deferred contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to get kicked off this week, with sales at $245-246 last week. The Central Stockyards Fed Cattle Exchange online auction saw no bids on the 970 head offered,...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +2.51%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +2.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.90%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +2.52%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed up +2.51%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +2.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.90%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +2.52%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Toltek/iStock via Getty Images U.S. wheat futures were under pressure Wednesday, as the market watched to see if Iran would allow more ships through the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump said he agreed to a ceasefire, provided the key maritime chokepoint was reopened. CBOT w heat ( W_1:COM ) for July delivery fell 2.8% to $5.91 per bushel, corn ( C_1:COM ) for July delivery slipped 0.5% to $4...
Toltek/iStock via Getty Images U.S. wheat futures were under pressure Wednesday, as the market watched to see if Iran would allow more ships through the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump said he agreed to a ceasefire, provided the key maritime chokepoint was reopened. CBOT w heat ( W_1:COM ) for July delivery fell 2.8% to $5.91 per bushel, corn ( C_1:COM ) for July delivery slipped 0.5% to $4.57 3/4 per bushel, and soybeans for July delivery gained 0.2% to $11.77 1/4 per bushel. Investors welcomed the ceasefire, but significant issues with fertilizer availability are already hitting grains, Jake Hanley of Teucrium Trading said in a note. "Reopen the Strait of Hormuz tomorrow, and the corn market still has a problem that doesn't resolve until 2027 at the earliest," Hanley wrote, as gridlock at the strait and damage to natural gas plants in the region will not be resolved overnight, and farmers likely will "pay significantly higher prices to obtain fertilizer, or stretch whatever supply they have at the expense of strong crop yields." Farmers are expected to feel higher prices at the pump in their crop budgets, even with improved grain futures, which are expected to only ease the financial burden on farmers somewhat, agricultural lender CoBank said in a note. " Improved commodity prices are not anticipated to offset higher input and production costs," CoBank said, estimating "the sharp increase in diesel prices following the onset of the Iran war could add $2,000 in fuel costs per farmer and hundreds of thousands more for grain elevators." ETFs: ( WEAT ), ( CORN ), ( SOYB ), ( DBA ), ( MOO ) More on U.S. grain futures Commodities: Oil Climbs On Trump Escalation Threat Commodities: Oil Falls Below $100 On Optimism Over Iran War Commodities: Oil Eases As Report Suggests War Could End Without Hormuz Reopening
Slot admits team ‘were in survival mode’ during first leg ‘Football has shown many times everything is possible’ Arne Slot admitted Liverpool were in survival mode against Paris Saint-Germain and will need the backing of Anfield to raise their level against the European champions in next week’s Champions League quarter-final second leg. Liverpool were fortunate to escape with a 2-0 defeat at Parc ...
Slot admits team ‘were in survival mode’ during first leg ‘Football has shown many times everything is possible’ Arne Slot admitted Liverpool were in survival mode against Paris Saint-Germain and will need the backing of Anfield to raise their level against the European champions in next week’s Champions League quarter-final second leg. Liverpool were fortunate to escape with a 2-0 defeat at Parc des Princes where Ousmane Dembélé, who missed a crucial chance for Barcelona in their 2019 semi-final against Jürgen Klopp’s eventual champions, squandered several opportunities for Luis Enrique’s star-studded side. Continue reading...
Trump Mulls Punishing NATO Allies By Pulling US Troops Over Lack Of Iran Help The Trump White House is mulling ways to 'punish' NATO allies for not stepping up to support the US Iran campaign, and for staying on the sidelines after Trump's repeat appeals to create a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This could include pulling protective American forces , and US military hardware, from NATO...
Trump Mulls Punishing NATO Allies By Pulling US Troops Over Lack Of Iran Help The Trump White House is mulling ways to 'punish' NATO allies for not stepping up to support the US Iran campaign, and for staying on the sidelines after Trump's repeat appeals to create a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This could include pulling protective American forces , and US military hardware, from NATO partner countries. It would impact "certain" countries , reports say. US Army file image The Wall Street Journal writes in a fresh Wednesday report , "The proposal would involve moving U.S. troops out of North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries deemed unhelpful to the Iran war effort and station them in countries that were more supportive of the U.S. military campaign. The proposal would fall far short of President Trump’s recent threats to fully withdraw the U.S. from the alliance, which by law he can’t do without Congress ." According to more, "The plan, which has circulated and gained support among senior administration officials in recent weeks , is early in conception and one of several the White House is discussing to punish NATO." This isn't the first time that Trump has heaped wrath on NATO and threatened repercussions for US allies, but the Iran conflict certainly marks Trump at his most insistent on this issue of NATO in effect 'not returning the favor' after years and decades of the US being the alliance's biggest single funder. "It's quite sad that NATO turned their backs on the American people over the last six weeks when it’s the American people who have been funding their defense," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a Wednesday briefing. She previewed Trump plans to have a very "frank and candid conversation" with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. This could mean redeployment elsewhere in the globe - or else bringing them home - for tens of thousands of US troops stationed throughout Europe : The U.S. has around 84,000 troops st...
GoodLifeStudio/E+ via Getty Images The First Trust Natural Gas ETF ( FCG ) is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide investors with exposure to the oil & gas industry with an emphasis on natural gas producers. The strategy is broadly diversified across the industry, including integrated oil companies (IOCs), pure-play producers, midstream operators, and structured energy companies. While the ...
GoodLifeStudio/E+ via Getty Images The First Trust Natural Gas ETF ( FCG ) is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide investors with exposure to the oil & gas industry with an emphasis on natural gas producers. The strategy is broadly diversified across the industry, including integrated oil companies (IOCs), pure-play producers, midstream operators, and structured energy companies. While the strategy is geared towards natural gas producers, a substantial amount of exposure is tied to oil producers, which can be exceptionally appealing given the current state of the energy economy. Given the potential for higher-for-longer oil prices, I believe FCG can provide an appealing returns profile going forward; I am recommending this strategy with a Buy rating. WTI (TradingView) Investment Thesis For FCG Oil prices have experienced sharp increases since the start of the war in Iran on February 28, 2026, resulting in WTI and Brent sustaining prices above $100/bbl. While these price levels are expected to return to more normalized levels by late-2026 in accordance with the strip price , there are multiple benefits to consider that may deliver value to investors. One of the factors is that producers set their 2026 budgets for $60-70/bbl oil, setting the stage for cost discipline for FY26. For example, ConocoPhillips ( COP ), the top holding in FCG at 4.66% of net assets, in its Q4 '25 earnings release set the stage for cost management that can incrementally bolster cash generation throughout the fiscal year and going forward. In addition to this, the firm is making progress on its Alaska North Slope project, which is expected to add $4b in additional free cash flow and 180 Mbbl/d once fully ramped up after commencing production in eFY29. On top of this, through its cost-discipline efforts, COP is expecting to reduce the free cash flow breakeven to the low $30/bbl WTI range, an appealing barrier when considering future production. Bolstering shareholder value, COP is target...
A legal order seeking the golfer's medications - including dosage and warnings about driving on pill bottles - will be issued later this month, court record shows.
A legal order seeking the golfer's medications - including dosage and warnings about driving on pill bottles - will be issued later this month, court record shows.
Hong Kong’s authorities are finally getting serious about enforcement against reckless behaviour threatening our precious countryside. While there is no shortage of laws for protection in this respect, our natural assets are left at the mercy of visitors with little awareness of wildlife conservation or respect for the environment. The 18 enforcement actions taken at Sai Kung East Country Park ove...
Hong Kong’s authorities are finally getting serious about enforcement against reckless behaviour threatening our precious countryside. While there is no shortage of laws for protection in this respect, our natural assets are left at the mercy of visitors with little awareness of wildlife conservation or respect for the environment. The 18 enforcement actions taken at Sai Kung East Country Park over the first four days of the Easter break may appear too little, too late, but they signal a turning...