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Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, crude oil make gains

By GFM Network News March 25, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar surpassed the 70 United States cent mark on Tuesday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7003 or US$1=C$1.4280 as of 8:32 a.m. CDT, compared to Monday’s close at US$0.6984 or US$1=C$1.4318. The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.19 of a point at 104.08. There were news reports on […] Read more

Futures

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola gaining strength

Canada takes Chinese tariffs to WTO

By GFM Network News March 25, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were higher on Tuesday morning, turning around after likely being oversold from a series of declines. Any attempt for Canada and China to reach a solution to the latter’s tariffs on canola meal and oil imports has been put on hold until after […] Read more

Detail from the front of the CBOT building in Chicago. (Vito Palmisano/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures plunge on Ukraine talks

By Renee Hickman, Reuters March 24, 2025

Chicago wheat took a dive on Monday as traders monitored ongoing talks regarding the Russian war on Ukraine and with more favorable weather expected in some wheat-growing regions globally, according to analysts.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie up, TSX surges

By GFM Network News March 24, 2025

The Canadian dollar moved closer to 70 United States cents on Monday, the day after the next federal election was called. The loonie closed at US$0.6984 or US$1=C$1.4318 on Monday, higher than US$0.6970 or US$1=C$1.4348. On Sunday, Prime Minister Mark Carney called a snap federal election to be held on April 28. The United States […] Read more

Corn, Markets

Modest corn production increases for Mexico, South Africa

Both countries face challenges to greater output

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 24, 2025

Corn production in Mexico and South Africa are expected to increase in 2025/26, according to the United States Department of Agriculture attachés in Mexico City and Pretoria.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Lean hog, cattle futures mostly lower

By Geralyn Wichers March 24, 2025

Chicago lean hog futures dropped on Monday while cattle futures edged downward.

Markets, Soybeans

Brazil continuing to expand its soybeans

Attache calls for record output, exports

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 24, 2025

With Brazil's planted and harvest soybean area to expand by 900,000 hectares in 2026, the United States Department of Agriculture attaché; in Brasilia forecast production to increase 3.50 million tonnes at record 173 million.

Futures

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola recovers from early losses to end mixed

By GFM Network News March 24, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was mixed at Monday’s close, moving higher in the front month contracts late in the day after posting losses for most of the session. Canada officially initiated a dispute over Chinese tariffs at the World Trade Organization on Monday. Chicago soyoil […] Read more

Futures

ICE canola weaker midday Monday

By GFM Network News March 24, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola contracts were weaker at midday Monday, as losses in outside markets and ongoing tariff uncertainty weighed on prices. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil futures were all weaker on the day. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released updated supply/demand estimates after Friday’s […] Read more

Global markets

Global Markets: Canadians head to polls at end of April

By GFM Network News March 24, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Prime Minister Mark Carney called a snap federal election over the weekend, with Canadians heading to the polls to on April 28. Trade and tariffs are expected to be major issues during the campaign, especially […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract highs on shock herd decline

Alberta Crop Report: Harvest more than three-quarters finished

NFU says proposed plant breeders’ rights come at farmers’ expense

Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, crude oil make gains

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola gaining strength

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures plunge on Ukraine talks

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie up, TSX surges

Modest corn production increases for Mexico, South Africa

U.S. livestock: Lean hog, cattle futures mostly lower

Brazil continuing to expand its soybeans

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola recovers from early losses to end mixed

ICE canola weaker midday Monday

Global Markets: Canadians head to polls at end of April

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