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August 20, 2026
European traders reported that Jordan's state grain buyer bought 60,000 metric tons of wheat in a bid for up to 120,000 tonnes. The traders claimed that the wheat was purchased 'from CHS trading house at an estimated $318.95 per ton (cost and…
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August 20, 2026
Shipping data and trade sources indicate that Saudi Aramco has resumed loading oil from the Strait of?Hormuz? last week, and more tankers are waiting to be loaded as the state energy company offers spot heavy crude cargoes. The world's largest oil exporter…
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August 19, 2026
The Gulf's stock markets were subdued during early trading on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious due to the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. However, higher oil prices boosted energy stocks in Saudi Arabia. Donald Trump, the U.S.
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August 19, 2026
Saudi Aramco has resumed?oil?loading from within the Strait?of Hormuz and has more tanks?waiting?to?load as the state energy company offers spot heavy crude shipments, according to shipping and trade sources. The world's largest oil exporter…
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August 19, 2026
According to preliminary shipping data released on Tuesday, the number of ships crossing the 'Strait of Hormuz' remained in the single digits, despite a slight increase from the weekend. This is despite a standstill in the US-Iran peace talks. The U.S.
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August 19, 2026
According to preliminary data released on Tuesday, ship crossings through the 'Strait Of Hormuz' were in the single digits despite a slight increase from the weekend. This is despite the fact that the U.S.-Iran peace talks have stalled. Kpler…
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August 19, 2026
Saudi Aramco offers 'crude oil' outside the Strait of Hormuz through private negotiating to some Asian refiners, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. This is similar to Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) of United Arab Emirates.
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August 19, 2026
Multiple media reports said that the San Francisco Giants have called up "left-hander Matt Tugboat" Wilkinson to make his Major League debut. Wilkinson has had a busy year. He represented his native Canada at the World Baseball Classic, and…
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August 19, 2026
Euronext wheat prices eased on Monday, after hitting a two-week high on Friday. Traders weighed the impact of a severe disruption in Black Sea exports versus a limited demand for Western European wheat that is more expensive. The December wheat contract…
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August 19, 2026
The U.S. 'Navy announced?on Monday?that?it has awarded RTX Unit Raytheon a contract worth $22.9 billion to increase the production of Tomahawks. The United States has supplied large amounts of?arms to allies while also using?munitions in the Iran conflict…
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August 19, 2026
Moses Madondo, CEO of Thungela Resources, said that the Ensham thermal mine in Australia anchors the company's growth away from South Africa. Thungela’s headline earnings per shares rose from 1.92 rand to 4.80 rand ($0.2972) during the same six-month period ending June 30.
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August 19, 2026
Chicago 'wheat' prices rose on Monday, as the market focused on the risks of Black Sea grain exports following Russia's rejection of the idea for a ceasefire. Concerns over dry conditions in southern U.S. Plains were also supportive. The Chicago…
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August 19, 2026
Data showed that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had slowed during the weekend following attacks on oil tankers. Meanwhile, U.S. and Iranian talks to resolve the Middle East conflict stalled. Shiptracking data provided by Kpler shows that…
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August 19, 2026
Admiral Brad Cooper, the leader of the U.S. Central Command wrote on Sunday about his "awe-inspiring visit" to the USS Abraham Lincoln. He praised the crew for their "resilience", following reports that mental health was a concern and conditions were deteriorating aboard the aircraft carrier.
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August 19, 2026
A document seen by on Sunday showed that Egypt had procured 4,72 million metric tons of its domestic harvest between mid-April and mid-August. The procurement by the government was nearly 20% more than in 2025, when they purchased just under 4,000,000 tons.
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August 18, 2026
Small fishing boats from Ecuador's Pacific Coast spread out at first light, with their bows pointing toward deeper water and the promise a good catch. The rolling surf brings other boats to the battered coves where they unload tuna and swordfish, and traders rush in to inspect the catch of the day.
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August 18, 2026
The Hungarian authorities will sink two barges into the 'Danube' on Saturday in order to raise the water level at the Paks nuclear plant. This is to prevent the shutdown of the last remaining two turbines. Due to the historic 'drought' and the record low levels of water on the Danube River…
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August 18, 2026
Chicago wheat futures jumped higher on Friday, as the news of an 'attack' by Ukraine on a Russian Baltic Port and Moscow rejecting the idea of a Black Sea truce raised market concerns about a possible squeeze on exports. Wheat futures and higher oil prices boosted soybeans and corn…
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August 17, 2026
Donald Trump dismissed concerns on Friday about the cost to?U.S. The USS Abraham Lincoln sailors said that the aircraft carrier's 260-day mission in support of the war against Iran was not "nearly long enough". Trump denied suggestions that…
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August 17, 2026
Stocks of Italy's Fincantieri and South Korea's Hanwha Group rose on Friday after President Donald Trump issued a directive opening up U.S. Navy Shipbuilding to overseas yards. These companies are the ones with the biggest footprints in U.S. shipyards.
