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Global Markets: Hamas accepts draft ceasefire agreement

By GFM Network News January 14, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Hamas has reportedly accepted a draft agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Officials involved in the negotiations said Israel and the Palestinian group were at the closest point […] Read more

Futures

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola pulls back

March contract remains above 200-day moving average

By GFM Network News January 14, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were lower on Tuesday morning, continuing the losses from the overnight session. Declines in the Chicago soy complex and Malaysian palm oil weighed on canola values while European rapeseed was mixed. Crude oil prices stepped back, putting pressure on the vegetable oils. The […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie makes small gain

By GFM Network News January 14, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was on the rise Tuesday morning. The loonie was at US$0.6947 or US$1=C$1.4395 as of 8:31 a.m. CST, compared to Monday’s close at US$0.6939 or US$1=C$1.4411. The United States Dollar Index lost 0.35 of a point at 109.60. Crude oil underwent a slight correction after prices jumped on […] Read more

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

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U.S. grain: Corn futures hit 1-yr high after USDA tightens supply view

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters January 13, 2025

Benchmark corn futures Cv1 on the Chicago Board of Trade hit their highest in a year on Monday and soybean futures Sv1 notched a three-month top on follow-through buying after the U.S. Department of Agriculture last week cut its estimates of the size of the U.S. 2024 crops, analysts said.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Live, feeder cattle dip; hogs rise

By Geralyn Wichers January 13, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle and feeder cattle futures dipped on Monday after reaching record highs last week. Most active February live cattle closed at 197.400 cents per pound, down 1.375 cents from Friday. The second-most active April futures closed at 198.200, down 1.275 cents.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Crude oil jumps, TSX falls

By GFM Network News January 13, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar made minimal gains on Monday. The loonie closed at US$0.6939 or US$1=C$1.4411, up from US$0.6934 or US$1=C$1.4422 on Friday. The United States Dollar Index added 0.27 of a point at 109.92. Earlier in the day, the index surpassed the 110-point level for the first time since October 2022. […] Read more

Futures

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola rises with soy complex

By GFM Network News January 13, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was stronger on Monday, seeing a continuation of Friday’s rally as ongoing gains in the Chicago soy complex provided spillover support. March canola surpassed its 200-day moving average on Friday and held above that key chart point on Monday, which was supportive […] Read more

Futures

ICE canola holding onto small gains at midday Monday

By GFM Network News January 13, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was posting small gains at midday Monday, although it was lagging the Chicago soy complex to the upside. March canola climbed above its 200-day moving average on Friday and was holding above that key chart point on Monday, which was supportive from […] Read more

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Markets, Reuters

China soybean imports hit record in 2024 ahead of Trump inauguration

By Ella Cao, Mei Mei Chu, Reuters January 13, 2025

China imported the most soybeans on record in 2024 as buyers concerned about rising U.S.-China trade tensions rushed to secure U.S. supplies ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Global markets

Global Markets: Israel/Hamas ceasefire progress made

By GFM Network News January 13, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. ‘Significant’ progress towards a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was reportedly made overnight, as mediators from the United States and Arab nations worked on brokering a deal. Each side of the conflict has reportedly received […] 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

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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

Global Markets: Hamas accepts draft ceasefire agreement

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola pulls back

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie makes small gain

U.S. grain: Corn futures hit 1-yr high after USDA tightens supply view

U.S. livestock: Live, feeder cattle dip; hogs rise

Canadian Financial Close: Crude oil jumps, TSX falls

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola rises with soy complex

ICE canola holding onto small gains at midday Monday

China soybean imports hit record in 2024 ahead of Trump inauguration

Global Markets: Israel/Hamas ceasefire progress made

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