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Marie Claire · Dec 24, 2025

Venezuela targets US tanker seizure supporters with new 'anti-piracy' law

Venezuela's National Assembly approved a law imposing up to 20 years in prison for supporting tanker seizures or blockades. The move follows the US seizure of two Venezuelan oil tankers this month.

Euronews · Dec 24, 2025

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky awaits Putin response to new peace plan while Christmas Eve blast kills 3 in Moscow

Fresh blast rocks site in Moscow where Russian general was killed on Monday

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

Why is Crude Oil Stuck in Neutral?

Crude oil prices had gone nowhere fast and remained in a trading range around the $60 per barrel pivot point on the nearby NYMEX WTI contract. While the 2025 trend is bearish, the price only marginally eclipsed the critical technical support level at the April 2025 low in December.

Barchart · Dec 23, 2025

Soybean Slipping Lower on Tuesday

Soybeans are easing back lower on Tuesday, with contracts down 1 to 2 ½ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 2 3/4 cents lower at $9.80 1/4. Soymeal futures are showing gains of $2.50 to $3.20 so far on Tuesday, with Soy Oil futures slipping back 30...

Barchart · Dec 23, 2025

Cotton Turning Higher on Tuesday

Cotton futures are back to higher trade on Tuesday, with contracts up 40 to 45 points at midday. Crude oil futures are 15 cents per barrel higher at $58.16. The US dollar index was back down $0.194 to $97.760. The Tuesday Export Sales catch up release showed 304,689 RB of...

Barchart · Dec 23, 2025

Nicolás Maduro Says Ongoing U.S. Blockade Will Serve as a 'Test' for Venezuela to Break Free From Oil Dependence

As U.S. officials target Venezuelan oil tankers allegedly linked to a so-called dark fleet used to evade sanctions, Maduro said Washington's actions are a "test" for Venezuela to break free from oil dependence and emerge as a stronger economy.

Latin Times · Dec 23, 2025

Crude Oil Prices Continue Higher on Recent Oil Tanker Disruptions

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is up +0.51 (+0.91%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is down -0.0024 (-0.14%). Crude oil today is higher on continued concern about oil risks related to Venezuela and Ukraine-Russia. Other bullish factors included the weaker dollar and the slightly stronger stock market....

Barchart · Dec 23, 2025

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Bored Panda · Dec 23, 2025

Soybeans Trading Early Tuesday Gains

Soybeans are showing strength on Tuesday, with contracts up 1 to 3 cents. Futures posted Monday gains of 4 to 5 ½ cents as bulls were in a jollier mood to start the holiday week. Preliminary open interest dropped 10,552 contracts, mostly in the January (29,199 contracts) ahead of thin...

Barchart · Dec 23, 2025