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India has offered tariff cuts on imports of U.S. farm products like almonds and cranberries as a further concession to the United States, two government sources said, hoping to avert President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs set for next week.
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India offers US tariff cuts on farm imports, eyes trade success, government sources say
China absorbs massive Brazilian soy shipments in first quarter
Brazilian soybean traders are poised to ship record volumes in the first quarter, driven by strong demand from the world's largest importer, China, which is currently involved in a trade war with the U.S.
Global Markets: Carney to speak with Trump
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to speak with United States President Donald Trump this morning, with U.S. tariffs and Canadian sovereignty expected to be at the top of the agenda. Tariffs on […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, U.S. inflation up
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar moved upwards on Friday morning. The loonie was at US$0.6994 or US$1=C$1.4298 as of 8:33 a.m. CDT, compared to Thursday’s close at US$0.6989 or US$1=C$1.4309. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will have his first conversation with United States President Donald Trump this morning as U.S. tariffs on Canadian […] Read more
ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola still pushing higher
May contract hovering around C$600/tonne
By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures remained on the upswing Friday morning, with the May contract hovering around the psychological level of C$600 per tonne. As well, the May continued to exceed its 20-day moving average but still had some distance to reach its other major technical levels. The […] Read more
How to use the tools to build a sound grain marketing plan
Organize your marketing strategies to balance maximizing revenue, ensuring cash flow and limiting risk
This week, we turn to the nuts and bolts of marketing: what options do you have? How do they work? And most importantly, how do they fit into an overall strategy that maximizes opportunity while managing risk?
U.S. grains: Grain futures slump, soybeans rise, ahead of USDA planting report
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures turned higher on Thursday as the U.S. dollar weakened, while corn dipped to the lowest in more than three weeks on expectations of increased planting by U.S. farmers this year.
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie down, gold sets new record
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar dipped back below the 70 United States cent mark on Thursday. The loonie finished at US$0.6989 or US$1=C$1.4309, compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7009 or US$1=C$1.4268. The U.S. Dollar Index shed 0.26 of a point at 104.29. Crude oil was slightly higher on Thursday. Brent crude oil […] Read more
U.S. Livestock: Chicago hogs slide while cattle continue gains
Chicago lean hog futures slid on Thursday as the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its Hogs and Pigs report.
North American grain/oilseed review: Canola continues higher Thursday
By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was stronger on Thursday, settling above its 20-day moving average in the May contract first time in a month as a rally in the Chicago soy complex provided support. The May contract briefly tested the psychological C$600 per tonne mark but […] Read more
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