Global Markets: Deadly flooding in Libya

By MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Sept. 12 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   At least 10,000 people were reported missing in Libya along with 1,000 already confirmed dead after flooding caused by Storm Daniel hit the North African country. As much as a quarter of […] Read more

Global Markets: Deadly earthquake hits Morocco

By MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Sept. 11 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   An earthquake in Morocco over the weekend, hitting 6.8 on the Richter sale, has left nearly 2,500 people dead, in what was the largest disaster for the country in more than 60 […] Read more


Global Markets: Unemployment rate stays put at 5.5 per cent

WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Statistics Canada (StatCan) reported on Friday that the national unemployment rate remained at 5.5 per cent after three-straight monthly increases. Meanwhile, the economy added 40,000 jobs with the gains in the professional, scientific and technical services as well […] Read more

Global Markets: UAW submits counterproposal to Ford

WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – United Auto Workers (UAW) made a labour contract counterproposal to Ford Motor Company regarding economic issues on Wednesday, while Chrysler’s parent company Stellantis said it will make a counteroffer later this week. Four-year labour agreements with 146,000 workers […] Read more



ICE Midday: Post-Labour Day pains for canola

WINNIPEG – The ICE Futures canola market took a tumble coming out of the Labour Day weekend, testing the C$800 per tonne resistance level. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were all lower to begin the week. However, crude oil made gains after Saudi Arabia and Russia announced they were extending their respective […] Read more



Global Markets: Canada’s economy shrinks in Q2

Lower growth in Q1

Compiled by MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Sept. 1 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   Canada’s economy contracted by an annualized rate of 0.2 per cent during the second quarter of 2023, according to a report from Statistics Canada on Friday. StatCan pointed to declines in […] Read more


Global Markets: Ontario housing minister to keep job

Ford defends beleaguered minister

Compiled by MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Aug. 31 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   In the midst of a growing scandal, Ontario premier Doug Ford reiterated on Thursday that Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark will remain in his cabinet post. Clark has come […] Read more

Global Markets: Idalia strikes Florida

Hits corner of panhandle at category 3

Compiled by MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Aug. 30 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   As expected, Hurricane Idalia made landfall on Florida’s west coast on Wednesday, striking at the corner of the state’s panhandle. The category three hurricane has been forecast to create storm surges […] Read more