Canadian dollar and business outlook

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was weaker Tuesday morning, as currency markets reacted to the latest musings from United States President Donald Trump on trade. At 8:43 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.6938 or US$1=C$1.4413 which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.6978 or US$1=C$1.4330. While no tariffs on Canadian […] Read more


Global Markets: Trumps says tariffs likely on the way

Canada is prepared counters finance minister

By Glen Hallick   Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   United States President Donald Trump stated Monday evening that he could impose 25 per cent tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico as of Feb. 1. Trump’s comment came […] Read more

ICE canola sinks after tariff threat

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The ICE Futures canola market took a tumble on Tuesday despite mixed sentiment in comparable oils and a weaker Canadian dollar. Hours after being sworn in, United States president Donald Trump suggested 25 per cent tariffs on imported Canadian goods starting Feb. 1. Chicago soyoil was down, while Malaysian palm […] Read more



North American Grain and Oilseed Review: Reduced tariff threat spurs increases

Trump takes power on MLK Jr. Day

By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures got a boost on Monday, after United States President Donald Trump indicated he would not slap tariffs on U.S. imports from Canada and elsewhere. Reports said the Trump administration will order federal agencies to study the country’s trade deficits with Canada, Mexico, […] Read more


ICE Canola Midday: Tacking on small gains

Upward movement before Trump sworn in

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were mostly higher at late Monday morning in reduced activity, as the United States markets are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Today also marks the swearing in of Donald Trump as U.S. President at 11 am CST. Reports this morning suggested […] Read more



Global Markets: Trump becomes President today

May order import tariffs to be studied first

By Glen Hallick   Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday at 11 am CST. Previously the 45th president, Trump’s inauguration will mark the second time […] Read more

Canadian dollar and business outlook

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was stronger Monday morning, posting solid gains relative to its United States counterpart to start the week. At 8:47 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7011 or US$1=C$1.4263 which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.6928 or US$1=C$1.4435. Donald Trump takes office as the next U.S. […] Read more