Economou Deserving Of Some Criticism
June 16, 2009
CEO pilloried | www.tradewinds.no
While not the epitomy of evil that Jim Kramer describes, George Economou has lost his way somewhat.
June 16, 2009
CBOT Soy Outlook: Seen Higher On Supportive Outside Mkts | www.fxstreet.com
Late plantings of corn, suggest reduced acreage for 2009, further reducing potential end stocks. Anticipate supportive prices for corn producers with end users, processors, grain elevators and exporter margins to tighten.
Oilseed Crusher Margins at Risk
June 12, 2009
Canada frosts the most widespread in recent memory | www.reuters.com
Already smaller than last years oilseed crop, the 2009 canola crop in the major producing region hit with frost/freeze likely to place strain on major Canadian oilseed players.
Corn Stocks Constricting and Now El Nino Expanding
June 8, 2009
EL NIÑO/SOUTHERN OSCILLATION (ENSO), DIAGNOSTIC DISCUSSION | www.cpc.noaa.gov
Historically the perception of an El Nino has been associated with Midwest drought. Given the transition towards an El Nino summer event, US grain supply and demand is likely to be scrutinized over the next several months.
Cooler Summer to Impact Acres, Health and Yields of US Corn and Soybeans
June 5, 2009
PLANALYTICS FORECASTS COOL SUMMER | agrimarketing.com
Lack of sun spot activity, volcano eruption in Alaska and the return of an El Niño all paint a cooler then normal summer for the major crop areas in the US according to this report. What would the impact be on the corn and soybean crops?
Jinhui Shipping's Gloomy Outlook
June 4, 2009
Dry reality check | www.tradewinds.no
Jinhui Shipping (Oslo:JIN.OL) reported disappointing numbers coupled with a gloomy outlook on the near-term market, despite the recent recovery in dry bulk rates. I agree with their market forecast, but Jinhui's near-term prospects have more to do with capacity.
Demand Improvement Won't Help Dry Bulk
May 26, 2009
Bulker boomerang | www.tradewinds.no
Some iron ore contract renewals in Japan, impressive 1Q Chinese iron ore imports, and expectations of the impacts of stimulus packages have vastly improved market sentiment for a continued improvement in dry bulk shipping rates. This is "irrational exuberance."
Drewry's Outlook For Dry Bulk Overly Pessimistic
May 21, 2009
Dry looks dreary | www.tradewinds.no
Tradewinds reports on Drewry's latest forecast for dry bulk to remain depressed through 2014. This is a very unlikely scenario.
The Mississippi River Divide Corn Supplies Next Crop Year Resulting in Higher Prices in the East
May 20, 2009
Corn planting still lags behind average | www.upi.com
Planting of corn east of the Mississippi have been delayed into the second half of May, with a potential reduction in yields and acres. On top of this there has been a reduction of fertilizer applications. The eastern corn belt could suffer more then the western corn belt with supply and basis implications.
May 19, 2009
Corn planting still lags behind average | www.upi.com
Just how small could the US supply of corn become and place end users as well as the supply chain in 2009-2010 in a precarious position? There may not be much help from alternative world suppliers.
Shale gas abundance provides new options for energy companies
February 13, 2012
Chesapeake Energy bites the natural gas bullet
January 25, 2012
Flurry of newbuild drilling rig deliveries in 2012 may dampen rig rates
January 20, 2012
Talisman joins the ranks of cautious E&P companies
January 12, 2012
Early signs of caution begin to cloud frontier exploration and production
January 4, 2012