Global Markets: Carney to announce new cabinet

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet will be sworn in Tuesday. Expectations are for a tiered cabinet, with a smaller core cabinet and a secondary group of junior ministers or “secretaries of state.”   […] Read more

ICE canola climbs higher

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The ICE Futures canola market moved higher on Tuesday morning, following the lead of comparable oils. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were in positive territory, while crude oil also continued its upward momentum from Monday. The United States and China announced on Monday that the two countries […] Read more


Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens Monday

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was weaker on Monday amid broad strength in the United States dollar internationally. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7144 or US$1=C$1.3998, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7180 or US$1=C$1.3927. China and the U.S. agreed to cut tariffs on each other for 90 days after representatives met […] Read more




ICE canola mixed at midday Monday

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was mixed at midday Monday, with losses in the old crop July contract and gains in the deferred months. A rally in the Chicago soy complex provided spillover support, as China and the United States reached a tentative trade truce and tariff […] Read more


Canadian dollar and business outlook

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was weaker Monday morning, as global financial markets reacted to news of a 90-day trade truce between China and the United States. At 9:14 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7147 or US$1=C$1.3992 which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7180 or US$1=C$1.3927. China and the […] Read more

Global Markets: U.S./China reach temporary agreement

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   Monthly supply/demand estimates from the United States Department of Agriculture will be released at 11:00 a.m. CDT today. The data will include the agency’s first forecasts for 2025/26 production and usage.   China and the […] Read more


ICE canola prolongs rally

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The ICE Futures canola market extended its rally on Monday morning as tight supplies and a strong export demand provided support for the oilseed. Chicago soyoil and European rapeseed were also higher, while Malaysian palm oil did not trade due to a holiday. Crude oil was up around US$2 per […] Read more