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ICE canola firm at midday Friday

By GFM Network News January 30, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — ICE Futures canola contracts were stronger at midday Friday, as investors squared positions ahead of the weekend. The March contract was trading just above C$650 per tonne at midsession, after testing that level every day of the past week. An analyst said it would be supportive from a technical standpoint if […] Read more

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

Argentina’s beef export revenue reaches record in 2025

By Reuters January 30, 2026

Argentina’s beef export revenues hit a record $3.7 billion (C$5.0 billion) in 2025, up 22.3 per cent from the previous year, the country’s economy ministry said on Friday.

Chinese buyers have snapped up as much as 650,000 tons of Canadian seed since Beijing and Ottawa struck an initial trade deal earlier this month. Photo: Greg Berg

Markets, News, Reuters

Australian canola down but not out of China after Xi’s deal with Canada

By Ella Cao, Peter Hobson, Reuters January 30, 2026

A trade deal between China and Canada has damaged Australia’s hopes of becoming China’s main supplier of canola, but the Pacific nation’s access to the world’s biggest oilseed importer has significantly improved, traders and analysts said.

Global markets

Global Markets: Canadian economy flat in November

By GFM Network News January 30, 2026

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Canada saw no economic growth in November, Statistics Canada reported on Friday. In October, Canada’s economy dipped 0.3 per cent. StatCan said goods-producing industries slipped 0.3 per cent in November, while services-producing industries […] Read more

Futures

Little movement for ICE canola

By GFM Network News January 30, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were relatively steady on Friday morning with mixed comparable oils. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were weaker. Meanwhile, crude oil was higher amid tensions between the United States and Iran. The Canadian Grain Commission reported on Thursday that 241,100 tonnes of canola were […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie dips

By GFM Network News January 30, 2026

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar eased back on Friday morning due to gains in the United States dollar and little movement in crude oil. As well, Statistics Canada reported that Canada’s gross domestic product saw no overall growth in November after a 0.3 per cent loss in October. Preliminary estimates called […] Read more

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle sink ahead of semi-annual inventory report

By Geralyn Wichers January 29, 2026

Chicago cattle futures fell on Thursday ahead of the USDA’s semi-annual cattle inventory report. Hog futures were mixed. Most-traded April live cattle contracts settled at 237.275 cents a pound, down 1.450 cents. June live cattle closed at 233.275 cents per pound, down 1.175 cents. Most-active March feeder cattle futures closed at 365.125 cents a pound, […] Read more

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures firm on recent dollar slide, winter weather

By Renee Hickman January 29, 2026

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago wheat futures firmed on Thursday as a recent plunge in the dollar continued to support commodities priced in the U.S. currency and harsh winter weather threatened crops in the Black Sea region and the United States. Corn traded near flat and soybeans ticked down slightly on expectations of a large […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie closes just short of 74 U.S. cents

By GFM Network News January 29, 2026

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar was stronger on Thursday, gleaning support from more spikes in crude oil and the continued weakening of the United States dollar. The loonie finished at US$0.7399 or US$1=C$1.3515 compared to Wednesday’s finish of US$0.7369 or US$1=C$1.3571. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback gave up 0.194 […] Read more

Futures

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola settles lower Thursday

By GFM Network News January 29, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market was weaker on Thursday, backing away from nearby highs after running into resistance. The March contract touched fresh seven-week highs in overnight trade but was unable to hold onto those gains. The settlement below C$650 per tonne was bearish from a chart standpoint, said an analyst. Chicago […] Read more

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Markets

ICE canola firm at midday Friday

Argentina’s beef export revenue reaches record in 2025

Australian canola down but not out of China after Xi’s deal with Canada

Global Markets: Canadian economy flat in November

Little movement for ICE canola

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie dips

U.S. livestock: Cattle sink ahead of semi-annual inventory report

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures firm on recent dollar slide, winter weather

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie closes just short of 74 U.S. cents

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola settles lower Thursday

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