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Global Markets: Carney calls for caution in Chinese trade

By GFM Network News March 26, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. China does not share Canadian values when it comes to trade, said Prime Minister Mark Carney at a press conference Wednesday, noting that Canada should be careful when trading with the country. The threat of […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, crude oil prices climb upward

By GFM Network News March 26, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar had positive momentum on Wednesday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7010 or US$1=C$1.4265 as of 8:31 a.m. CDT, compared to Tuesday’s close at US$0.6995 or US$1=C$1.4296. The United States Dollar Index was up 0.24 of a point at 104.43. Reports of declining U.S. stockpiles lifted crude oil prices […] Read more

Futures

ICE Canada Morning Comment: More gains for canola

Spillover support from most comparable oils

By GFM Network News March 26, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures continued to climb higher Wednesday morning, on solid end-user demand and chart-based positioning. Canola’s recovery pushed the May contract closer to its 20-day moving average, while it remained well back of its other major averages. Additional support for the Canadian oilseed came from […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat futures drop on Black Sea agreements

By Renee Hickman, Reuters March 25, 2025

Chicago wheat futures eased on Tuesday as the United States announced it had reached agreements with Russia and Ukraine to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea.

Diseases like African swine fever have increased the need for biosecurity preparedness in Canada. PHOTO: CANADIAN PORK COUNCIL

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures gain, cattle mixed

By Geralyn Wichers March 25, 2025

Chicago lean hog futures made gains on Tuesday ahead of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Hogs and Pigs report, due Thursday.

Beef Cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle follow live cattle futures higher

By Jerry Klassen March 25, 2025

For the week ending March 22, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded steady to $5 higher on average. Higher quality strings under 600 pounds traded $5 to as much as $10 higher in some cases but the lighter weight categories were quite variable across the Prairies.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil show small increases

By GFM Network News March 25, 2025

The Canadian dollar peaked above the 70-cent mark on Tuesday, but it closed a shade below it. The loonie finished at US$0.6995 or US$1=C$1.4296, compared to Monday’s close of US$0.6984 or US$1=C$1.4318. The United States Dollar Index retreated 0.10 of a point at 104.16. Brent crude oil added US$0.15 at US$73.15 per barrel. West Texas […] Read more

With a massive green lentil crop predicted and plenty still in the bin from 2017, prices are expected to fall. Photo: peekeedee/iStock/Getty Images

Lentils, Markets, Pulses

Pulse Weekly: Lentils looking for a good crop despite slow market

Prices down amidst tariff troubles, lower demand

By Adam Peleshaty March 25, 2025

A healthy snowpack in Saskatchewan will provide good subsoil moisture before lentil seeding this spring, but other factors are dragging down prices.

Futures

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola strengthens Tuesday

By GFM Network News March 25, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was stronger on Tuesday, as solid end user demand and chart-based positioning provided support. Cash basis levels across the Prairies and at the West Coast have improved lately, which an analyst saw as a sign that recent weakness in the futures […] Read more

Futures

ICE canola rising at midday Tuesday

By GFM Network News March 25, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola contracts were stronger at midday Tuesday, seeing a continued correction higher amid oversold conditions. Cash basis levels in the countryside and the ports have improved lately, which an analyst saw as a sign that recent weakness in the futures was tied more to speculative […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soy futures set six-week low as China buys Argentine cargoes, snubs U.S.

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally ahead of USDA report

Canadian Barley Research Coalition pledges $1.8 million to USask Crop Development Centre

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Soy futures set six-week low as China buys Argentine cargoes, snubs U.S.

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally ahead of USDA report

Canadian Barley Research Coalition pledges $1.8 million to USask Crop Development Centre

Markets

Global Markets: Carney calls for caution in Chinese trade

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, crude oil prices climb upward

ICE Canada Morning Comment: More gains for canola

U.S. grains: Wheat futures drop on Black Sea agreements

U.S. livestock: Lean hog futures gain, cattle mixed

Klassen: Feeder cattle follow live cattle futures higher

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil show small increases

Pulse Weekly: Lentils looking for a good crop despite slow market

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola strengthens Tuesday

ICE canola rising at midday Tuesday

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