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DOT Adds New Waterways to U.S. Marine Highway Program to Boost Inland Shipping

The U.S. Department of Transportation has significantly expanded the United States Marine Highway Program, adding 848 new miles of navigable waterways and approving 14 new sponsors. Transportation Secretary Sean P....
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War Risk Premiums Surge Amid Renewed Red Sea Attacks

The insurance cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea has more than doubled in recent days after Yemen's Houthis attacked and sank two ships, killing at least four seafarers after months of calm, industry sources said on Thursday.
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World Container Index - 10 Jul

10 Jul 2025: Drewry’s World Container Index decreased 5% to $2,672 per 40ft container this week.
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Baltic Exchange Dry Index - Price - Chart - Historical Data - News

Baltic Dry rose to 1,465 Index Points on July 10, 2025, up 2.95% from the previous day. Over the past month, Baltic Dry's price has fallen 15.71%, and is down 24.76% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for...
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Dow falls 280 points, S&P logs weekly loss as Trump trade war escalates​

Stocks closed lower Friday, a day after the S&P 500 posted a new record high, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 35% tariff on Canada and threats of higher tariffs across the board.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 279.13 points, or 0.63%, to close at 44,371.51. The S&P 500 slid 0.33% to end at 6,259.75, and the Nasdaq Composite ended the day 0.22% lower at 20,585.53.

Trump cited fentanyl as a reason for higher Canada duties, adding that they would go higher if the country retaliates. “If Canada works with me to stop the flow of Fentanyl, we will, perhaps, consider an adjustment to this letter,” Trump said in a letter posted on Truth Social.

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Markets Now Closes 7-11-25 Grains Plunge as Weather, Tariffs Trump WASDE: How Low Will Prices Fall?​

Jul 11, 2025
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Get Your Trump Bucks $$ With Eric Relph​

Jul 11, 2025
In this episode, Eric Relph of CommStock Investments breaks down the latest USDA Crop Production and WASDE reports, where surprising cuts to corn production estimates failed to move grain markets significantly. He also unpacks the new USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief Program for crop years 2023 and 2024, explaining eligibility requirements and how to apply.


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