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Global Markets: King Charles delivers throne speech

By GFM Network News May 27, 2025

The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – King Charles III will deliver the Throne Speech to open the 45th Parliament in Ottawa later today. It would be the third time the sitting monarch will deliver the speech to open a parliamentary session after Charles’ mother Queen Elizabeth […] Read more

ICE canola climbing higher Tuesday morning

By GFM Network News May 27, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was stronger Tuesday morning, as activity resumed in the United States markets after the Memorial Day long weekend. Gains in Chicago soyoil and soybeans provided spillover support, with European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil also up on the day. Bullish chart signals contributed to the […] Read more

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Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie, crude oil prices down

By GFM Network News May 27, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar took a step back on Tuesday as United States markets resumed trading after the Memorial Day weekend. The loonie was at US$0.7263 or US$1=C$1.3768 as of 8:32 a.m. CDT, compared to Monday’s close at US$0.7283 or US$1=C$1.3731. The U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.11 of a point at […] Read more

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Grain deliveries up on year in April: StatCan

Barley the lone exception

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 26, 2025

Almost all major grains delivered in April had notable increases from the previous April, Statistics Canada reported on May 26.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie rises higher, crude oil steady

By GFM Network News May 26, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar rose to its highest close since October. The loonie ended Monday at US$0.7283 or US$1=C$1.3731, compared to US$0.7270 or US$1=C$1.3756 on Friday. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.11 of a point at 99.01. Most U.S. markets were closed due to Memorial Day. Crude oil prices were […] Read more

North American Grain and Oilseed Review: Increases dissipate

Wet conditions threaten some U.S. crops

By GFM Network News May 26, 2025

By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures could not retain their gains on Monday, due to a lack of support from comparable oils. In particular, the Chicago soy complex as the United States markets are closed for Memorial Day. Trading is set to resume this evening at 7 CDT. […] Read more

ICE Canola Midday: Adding on to gains

U.S. markets close for Memorial Day

By GFM Network News May 26, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media| MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures continued higher late Monday morning, extending the gains made on Friday. However, activity is light given the United States markets are closed for Memorial Day. Trading is set to resume this evening at 7 CDT. An analyst said canola is up today for […] Read more

ICE canola posting gains in quiet trade

By GFM Network News May 26, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was posting small gains Monday morning, although activity was thin and choppy with markets in the United States closed for Memorial Day. Chart-based positioning contributed to the gains, with speculators sitting on a large net long position in the oilseed. Tightening supplies and the need […] Read more

Global Markets: Trump delays EU tariffs

U.S. President also denounces Putin, Zelenskyy

By GFM Network News May 26, 2025

Global Markets: Trump delays EU tariffs 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 announced on Sunday that he will postpone 50 per cent tariffs on goods from the European Union to July […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie rises over the weekend

By GFM Network News May 26, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar made gains on Monday morning as it inched closer to the 73 United States cent mark. The loonie was at US$0.7290 or US$1=C$1.3717 as of 8:32 a.m. CDT, compared to Friday’s close at US$0.7270 or US$1=C$1.3756. The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.06 of a point at […] Read more