Canadian financial close: C$ softens slightly

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly softer relative to its United States counterpart on Tuesday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7201 or US$1=C$1.3886, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7207 or US$1=C$1.3875. While touring a Ford plant in Michigan, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the country’s agreement with Canada and Mexico (CUSMA) was […] Read more




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Klassen: Feeder cattle market starts 2026 with stronger tone

For the week ending January 10, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets were up $8-$10/cwt on average compared to three weeks earlier. Strength was noted in backgrounded pre-conditioned replacements weighing 700 pounds plus. Quality genetic packages with full processing were up $20/cwt in some cases. The weather was quite variable and feedlots have experienced above normal […] Read more


ICE Midday: Canola surges as Carney visits China

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were rising in the middle of Tuesday trading, lifted by comparable oils and speculation over Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China. Chicago soyoil was up one United States cent per pound, while European rapeseed was higher and Malaysian palm oil was lower. Crude oil […] Read more

Global Markets: Moe to accompany Carney in China

Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.      – Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will join Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for a few engagements during the latter’s five-day visit to China, which began Tuesday. A news release from the province said the visit will build […] Read more


Canadian dollar and business outlook

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was holding relatively steady Tuesday morning amid broad geopolitical uncertainty. At 8:57 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7206 or US$1=C$1.3877 which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7207 or US$1=C$1.3875. The total value of building permits issued in Canada declined 13.1 per cent in November from the […] Read more

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola off to a strong start

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were stronger on Tuesday morning, gleaning support from increases in Chicago soyoil and MATIF rapeseed. Losses in Malaysian palm oil as well as Chicago soybeans and soymeal tried to limit the upside in canola. Modest gains in crude oil underpinned the vegetable oils. […] Read more


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U.S. grains: Corn drops to 12-week low on report of massive stocks, record harvest

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. corn futures plunged on Monday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that U.S. farmers and grain companies held the most corn in storage ever as of December 1, after growers harvested a record-breaking crop that was even bigger than previously expected. During the trading session, the most-active corn futures […] Read more