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Canadian financial close: C$ steady Thursday

By GFM Network News February 26, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar held steady on Thursday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7306 or US$1=C$1.3688, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7307 or US$1=C$1.3685. Quarterly earnings data from more major Canadian banks continued to top analysts’ expectations, with RBC, TD Bank and CIBC all showing increased profits during the quarter ended Jan. […] Read more

Futures

U.S. Grain/Oilseed Review: Soybeans down, grains mostly higher

By GFM Network News February 26, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – SOYBEANS turned lower on Thursday after a week of lighter export sales for the United States crop. Lunar New Year celebrations reduced exports to China. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported soybean export sales at 407,100 tonnes for the week ended Feb. 19, at the lower end of trade expectations, down 49 […] Read more

Futures

ICE Closing Review: Canola adding onto its prices

By GFM Network News February 26, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – Despite up-and-down trade throughout the day, canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange closed higher on Thursday after receiving support from comparable oils. Chicago soyoil and European rapeseed were up, while Malaysian palm oil was down. However, Chicago soybeans and soymeal were in the red. Crude oil made gains amidst tensions between the […] Read more

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Feed grain weekly: Barley steady in late February

By Phil Franz-Warkentin February 26, 2026

Feed grain bids in Western Canada were holding steady in late February, lacking any fresh market moving news.

The USDA attache in Buenos Aires reports on Argentina’s 2025/26 soybean crop. Photo: File

Markets, News, Soybeans

Reduced Argentine soybean harvest, bigger crush says USDA attaché

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 26, 2026

Argentina is expected to reap 48 million tonnes of soybeans in 2025/26, the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Buenos Aires said in a report released on Feb. 25. That’s slightly lower than the USDA’s official estimate of 48.50 million tonnes.

Futures

ICE Midday: Canola, crude oil move higher

By GFM Network News February 26, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were showing small gains in the middle of Thursday trading, receiving support from comparable oils. Chicago soyoil and European rapeseed were higher, while Malaysian palm oil was lower. Chicago soybeans and soymeal also turned negative. Crude oil gained more than US$1 per barrel amid growing tensions […] Read more

Last year, lower U.S. soy sales to China allowed Brazil, the world’s largest soybean producer and exporter, to ship 85.4 million metric tons to China, an 18 per cent increase from 2024, according to Brazilian government data. Photo: Greg Berg

Markets, Reuters

Brazil to raise soy sales to China after record shipments in 2025, consultancy says

By Reuters, Roberto Samora February 26, 2026

Brazil may increase exports of soybeans to China in 2026 amid lower Argentine shipments and in spite of stronger competition from U.S. farmers.

Currency Markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News February 26, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was holding steady Wednesday morning. At 8:56 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3684 which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7307 or US$1=C$1.3685. Quarterly earnings data from more major Canadian banks continued to top analysts’ expectations, with RBC, TD Bank and CIBC all showing increased […] Read more

Global markets

Global Markets: U.S., Iran meet for peace talks

By GFM Network News February 26, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The United States and Iran will hold indirect peace talks in Geneva on Thursday to reach a deal over Iran’s nuclear program and avoid a potential war. The U.S. wants restraints on Iran’s nuclear program as […] Read more

Futures

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola bumps up

By GFM Network News February 26, 2026

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were mostly higher on Thursday morning, underpinned by gains in the Chicago soy complex and MATIF rapeseed. Declines in Malaysian palm oil tempered the upswing in canola, while lower crude oil weighed on the vegetable oils. The May canola contract remained well above […] Read more

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Canadian financial close: C$ steady Thursday

U.S. Grain/Oilseed Review: Soybeans down, grains mostly higher

ICE Closing Review: Canola adding onto its prices

Feed grain weekly: Barley steady in late February

Reduced Argentine soybean harvest, bigger crush says USDA attaché

ICE Midday: Canola, crude oil move higher

Brazil to raise soy sales to China after record shipments in 2025, consultancy says

Canadian dollar and business outlook

Global Markets: U.S., Iran meet for peace talks

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola bumps up

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