ICE canola dropping lower Tuesday, but still rangebound

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was weaker at midday Tuesday, as it continued bounce around within a sideways trading range. Canola “has been stalled in a range for some time now,” said a trader. Losses in Chicago soyoil accounted for some spillover weakness in canola, but Malaysian […] Read more




Canadian dollar and business outlook

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was firmer Tuesday, as rising inflation was seen reducing the likelihood of large interest rate cuts from the Bank of Canada. At 9:05 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7143 or US$1=C$1.4000 which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7121 or US$1=C$1.4042. Canada’s Consumer Price Index […] Read more


Global Markets: Canadian inflation accelerates

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   Canada’s Consumer Price Index was up by 2.0 per cent on an annual basis in October, up from the 1.6 per cent year-on-year inflation in September, reported Statistics Canada. Gasoline prices were down by 4.0 […] Read more

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola pulling back

Chicago soy, crude oil weigh on oilseed

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were lower on Tuesday morning, pressured by losses in comparable oils. There were declines in Chicago soybeans and soyoil, but slight increases in soymeal. Malaysian palm oil was relatively steady while European rapeseed was mixed. Crude oil was slightly lower, adding more weight […] Read more



Canadian Financial Close: Loonie rises with markets

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar ended the day higher on Monday after a week-and-a-half of declines. The loonie closed at US$0.7121 or US$1=C$1.4042, compared to US$0.7103 or US$1=C$1.4079 on Friday. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.43 of a point at 106.26. Crude oil jumped on Monday after U.S. President Joe Biden […] Read more


North American grain/oilseed review: Canola posts small gains after choppy day

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market settled with small gains in the most active contracts on Monday, recovering from earlier losses after finding chart support. The January contract dipped below its 20-day moving average in early activity but settled just above that technical point. Chicago soyoil was also weaker […] Read more

ICE canola softer midday Monday

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was weaker at midday Monday, taking some direction from outside vegetable oil markets. Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm oil futures were both lower to start the week, although European rapeseed was mixed. The January canola contract dipped below its 20-day moving average, […] Read more