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Weak demand continues to hamper prices for feed barley and wheat, said Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge.
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Feed Grain Weekly: Buyers holding off from making purchases
Weak demand stems from shortage of replacement cattle
ICE Weekly: Canola trade choppy, makes weekly gains
Weather, strong loonie fail to prevent canola’s rise
Scattered weather across the Canadian Prairies and a stronger Canadian dollar failed to stop rising canola prices during the week ended July 23, 2025.
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ICE Midday: Canola slips in up-and-down trade
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were declining in choppy trading mid-session Thursday amid mixed sentiment in vegetable oils. Chicago soyoil was slightly higher, but European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were lower. Meanwhile, crude oil made gains as trade optimism and a draw in U.S. stockpiles supported prices. A […] Read more
Global Markets: Retail sales down in May
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Statistics Canada reported on Thursday that retail sales decreased 1.1 per cent at C$69.2 billion in May, largely due to a 3.6 per cent decline at motor vehicle and parts dealers, as well as a […] Read more
ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola slipping back
Spillover from Chicago soy
By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures slipped back on Thursday morning, unable to retain overnight increases. The Prairies continue to expect rain over the weekend. Those areas that recently received precipitation are likely see their crops maintained. However, crops in dry areas will need rain very soon. Support […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie steps back, crude oil rises
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar took a small step back on Thursday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7340 or US$1=C$1.3624 as of 8:28 a.m. CDT, compared to Wednesday’s close at US$0.7348 or US$1=C$1.3609. The United States Dollar Index was up 0.14 of a point at 97.35. Crude oil prices were climbing on trade […] Read more
U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures hit new contract highs as supplies tighten
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures rallied to fresh contract highs on Wednesday, as tight supplies and strong cash market prices continued to send future contracts surging, market analysts said.
U.S. grains: Wheat futures dip; corn falls for third straight session
Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell on Wednesday amid signs of profit-taking and reports of ample global supplies, which are outweighing concerns over smaller Russian crop estimates, market analysts said.
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie rises higher, gold falls
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar continued its rise on Wednesday with its best close in nearly three weeks. The loonie ended Wednesday at US$0.7348 or US$1=C$1.3609, compared to US$0.7334 or US$1=C$1.3635 on Tuesday. The United States Dollar Index dropped 0.19 of a point at 97.20. U.S. President Donald Trump announced new trade deals […] Read more