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Canadian Financial Close: BoC, Fed interest rate moves

One reduces, one holds firm

By GFM Network News January 29, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar stepped back by nearly two-tenths of a cent on Wednesday, following interest rate announcements by the Bank of Canada and the United States Federal Reserve. The loonie closed on Wednesday at US$0.6928 or US$1=C$1.4435, compared to Tuesday’s finish of US$0.6947 or US$1=C$1.4394. On […] Read more

“But we lost a lot of acres… which suggests to me that some organic guys have let some of their organics land go. And they are growing canola on the side,” says Laura Telford. Photo: Greg Berg

Canola, Markets

ICE Weekly: Tariff threats linger over canola market

Trump tariffs could sink canola prices

By Adam Peleshaty January 29, 2025

Tariff threats from United States President Donald Trump have the canola market on edge.

The Chicago Board of Trade building on May 28, 2018. (Harmantasdc/iStock Editorial/Getty Images)

Markets

Rallying corn futures nearing resistance

Chicago corn just shy of $5.00

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 29, 2025

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade have climbed steadily higher over the past two months, although the uptrend could soon run into resistance as the grain nears overbought territory and farmers will be looking to make some sales.

Futures

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola down, grains surge

By GFM Network News January 29, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was under some pressure on Wednesday due to mixed comparable oils. While European rapeseed was steady to higher, Chicago soyoil was lower and crude oil was also down due to a large buildup in United States stockpiles. There was no trading for Malaysian palm oil due […] Read more

Barley, Canola, Cereals, Markets, Oats, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Upswings in most December grain deliveries

Declines in rye, flax

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 29, 2025

Deliveries of major grains increased from December to December, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Jan. 29.

Viterra’s oilseed crush plant at Becancour, Que. (Viterra.com)

Canola, General, Markets, News, Soybeans

December canola crush pushes higher

Canola crush exceeds 1 million tonnes

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 29, 2025

Data released by Statistics Canada on Jan. 29 showed the December crush of canola and soybeans came in higher than a year ago.

Futures

ICE Midday: Canola turns red

By GFM Network News January 29, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The ICE Futures canola market was under pressure on Wednesday due to weakened comparable oils. While Chicago soyoil was steady, European rapeseed was down and crude oil was lower due to a large build in United States stockpiles. There was no trading for Malaysian palm oil due to the Lunar […] Read more

Global markets

Global Markets: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate

By GFM Network News January 29, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points earlier today at three per cent. It was the sixth consecutive time since last June the central bank decided to cut its […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: BoC makes its move

U.S. Fed set for announcement at 1 CST

By GFM Network News January 29, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was lower on Wednesday morning after the Bank of Canada made its latest interest rate announcement. As of 8:54 am CST, the loonie was at US$0.6928 or US$1=C$1.4439 compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.6947 or US$1=C$1.4394. On the United States Dollar Index, the greenback added […] Read more

Futures

ICE canola weaker Wednesday morning

By GFM Network News January 29, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was weaker Wednesday morning, taking back some of Tuesday’s gains in sideways trade. Losses in Chicago soyoil accounted for some spillover selling pressure, with European rapeseed also down on the day. However, gains in Chicago soybeans and a softer tone in […] 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 Financial Close: BoC, Fed interest rate moves

ICE Weekly: Tariff threats linger over canola market

Rallying corn futures nearing resistance

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola down, grains surge

Upswings in most December grain deliveries

December canola crush pushes higher

ICE Midday: Canola turns red

Global Markets: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: BoC makes its move

ICE canola weaker Wednesday morning

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