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Canola contracts on the ICE Futures platform fell sharply lower in early March, as broad import tariffs in the United States went into effect and Canada announced its own retaliatory measures.
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ICE canola weekly outlook: Politics in the forefront
Trade war weighs on canola prices
U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog markets bounce back
The United States cattle and hog markets were two of many that rebounded on Wednesday one day after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese imports. Canada and China have already enacted retaliatory tariffs while Mexico will announce its plans by March 9. The April live cattle contract rose 1.900 U.S. […] Read more
North American grain/oilseed review: Canola corrects higher amid tariff uncertainty
By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market strengthened on Wednesday, as ideas Tuesday’s declines were overdone provided support. Tariffs imposed the United States sparked a broad selloff that weighed on most markets on Tuesday, including canola. However, there was talk in the trade on Wednesday that an agreement may […] Read more
Bayer projects improvement in 2026 after profit decline this year
Bayer on Wednesday raised the prospect of a return to earnings growth from 2026 after a decline this year, lifting its shares to a four-month high as its CEO somewhat allayed investor impatience with his turnaround efforts.
ICE canola correcting higher after initial tariff selloff
By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was firmer at midday Wednesday, taking back some of Tuesday’s declines amid ideas the losses were overdone. Tariffs imposed the United States sparked a broad selloff that weighed on most markets on Tuesday, including canola. However, there was talk in the trade […] Read more
China to boost food imports from Latin America, Europe as US trade war escalates
China's new tariffs on U.S. farm goods are poised to reshape global trade flows, prompting the world's top agricultural importer to source more meat, dairy and grains from countries in South America, Europe and the Pacific.
Global Markets: Food stocks dwindle in Gaza
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Food stocks and other supplies are reportedly running out in Gaza, with the embattled Palestinian enclave reportedly at the brink of starvation as aid shipments have been blocked by Israeli forces aiming to pressure Hamas […] Read more
ICE canola claws back from Tuesday’s losses
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The ICE Futures canola market is correcting itself after Tuesday’s plunge due to tariffs implemented by United States President Donald Trump. However, there is speculation the tariffs could be rolled back. Meanwhile, Chicago soyoil and European rapeseed are down while Malaysian palm oil is up. Crude oil continued to fall in […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie on the rise
Are changes to U.S. tariffs on horizon?
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar swung higher on Wednesday morning following talk the Trump administration could be willing to ease off the tariffs they imposed yesterday. As of 8:35 am CST, the loonie was at US$0.6961 or US$1=C$1.4362 compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.6902 or US$1=C$1.4489. On the U.S. Dollar […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn, wheat, soy futures slide as trade tensions flare
U.S. corn futures fell to their lowest levels of 2025 on Tuesday and soybean futures dropped below $10 a bushel on heightened concerns that President Donald Trump's trade policies would curb demand for U.S. goods, analysts said.
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