U.S. corn futures fell for a sixth straight session, the longest run since March 2025, as harvest-related supply increases and weak exports prompted hedge funds to rapidly liquidate positions. The front-month contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) slid as much as 0.5% to its lowest since Aug. 12. Weekly U.S. corn export inspections dropped about 50% week-on-week to 672,500 tonnes. Year-to-date U.S. corn cumulative sales are down 2.3% YoY. The USDA Crop Progress report shows 44% of the cor

China A-share semiconductor sector staged a brief rally: Yinhe Weidian hit the daily limit, Zhongke Instrument rose over 10%, and Youyan Silicon, Kaide Quartz, Jiehuate, Hualing and Jingyi Equipment also advanced.

Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Administration said on the 20th it has placed 122 vessels on a violations list for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The agency has taken action against more than 40 ships; 19 are negotiating to avoid listing or to be removed, and two were removed after agreeing to comply with obligations. Nearly 30 vessels have been warned and will be listed if they do not undertake remedial measures; the administration said it will assist vessels that proactively correct breaches. Vessels on the list violated Iran’s transit rules and will face restrictions on future passage.