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ICE Canada Morning Comment: Looking to build on to gains

Support from crude, soy and palm oils

By GFM Network News January 13, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were slightly higher on Monday morning, tempting to add to their overnight increases. As spillover came from gains in crude oil, additional support came from upticks in the Chicago soy complex and Malaysian palm oil. But canola’s increases were tempered by losses in […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie pulled in different directions

By GFM Network News January 13, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was relatively steady on Monday morning. The loonie was at US$0.6938 or US$1=C$1.4413 as of 8:32 a.m. CST, compared to US$0.6934 or US$1=C$1.4422. The United States Dollar Index gained 0.23 of a point at 109.88. Earlier in the day, the index surpassed the 110-point level for the […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn and soybeans leap on smaller-than-expected US harvest

By Renee Hickman, Reuters January 10, 2025

Chicago soybean and corn futures surged on Friday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected lower-than-expected U.S. production after a dry end to the growing season.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Stronger greenback pushes loonie lower

Canadian unemployment dips in December

By GFM Network News January 10, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar stepped back on Friday due to pressure from a rising United States dollar, but declines were tempered by sharp upticks in crude oil. As well, Statistics Canada reported a slight dip in unemployment at 6.7 per cent in December. The loonie closed on […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle add to gains; exports up year-over-year in November

By Geralyn Wichers January 10, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures added small gains to contract highs, Friday. Most active February live cattle futures closed at 198.775 cents per pound, up 1.175 cents from Thursday. April live cattle were up 1.200 cents to 199.475 cents a pound.

Cereals, Corn, Markets, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Cuts to U.S. soybean, corn production

U.S. soybean, corn stocks mixed, more winter wheat planted

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 10, 2025

The United States Department of Agriculture cut its calls for 2024/25 U.S. soybean and corn production in its World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) released Jan. 10.

Futures

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola, corn, soybeans surge

By GFM Network News January 10, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market sharply rose on Friday, fueled by comparable oils. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil all made large gains. Crude oil surged more than US$1.50 per barrel due to sanctions to be imposed on Russian oil. The Canadian Grain Commission reported canola exports for the […] Read more

Futures

ICE Midday: Canola rises with comparable oils

By GFM Network News January 10, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The ICE Futures canola market sharply rose on Friday, fueled by comparable oils. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil all saw large gains. Crude oil also surged more than US$1 per barrel due to sanctions to be imposed on Russian oil. The Canadian Grain Commission reported canola exports […] Read more

Cereals, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Cash prices step back

Stronger greenback weakens U.S. wheat

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 10, 2025

Western Canadian cash prices for spring wheat and amber durum were lower during the week ended Jan. 9.

Global markets

Global Markets: Canada’s economy adds 91,000 jobs in December

By GFM Network News January 10, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The Canadian economy outperformed expectations in December, adding 91,000 jobs during the month and creating a 0.1-point decline in the unemployment rate at 6.7 per cent, Statistics Canada reported Friday. Most of the jobs added were […] 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

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Looking to build on to gains

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie pulled in different directions

U.S. grains: Corn and soybeans leap on smaller-than-expected US harvest

Canadian Financial Close: Stronger greenback pushes loonie lower

U.S. livestock: Cattle add to gains; exports up year-over-year in November

Cuts to U.S. soybean, corn production

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola, corn, soybeans surge

ICE Midday: Canola rises with comparable oils

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Cash prices step back

Global Markets: Canada’s economy adds 91,000 jobs in December

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