ICE canola rising to start week

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were making gains on Monday morning, strengthened by comparable oils and a weaker Canadian dollar. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were higher. Crude oil was up modestly despite inflamed tensions between the United States and Venezuela. The Canadian Grain Commission reported 121,000 tonnes […] Read more




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U.S. grains: Chicago soybeans fall on competition with Brazilian exports

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago soybean futures ticked down on light post-holiday trading volume on Friday, as competitively priced Brazilian beans and favorable South American weather pressured the commodity, analysts said. Wheat and corn futures also edged down, but corn received some support from the brisk pace of U.S. exports. The most-active soybean contract on […] Read more



ICE review: Canola corrects higher Friday

Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market started the New Year under pressure but managed to uncover support to settle with small gains during the first trading session of 2026. The March contract fell below C$600 per tonne in early activity, initially encouraging additional speculative selling pressure. However, gains in Chicago soyoil provided spillover […] Read more


ICE canola weaker to start 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — ICE Futures canola contracts were weaker at midday Friday, as falling below nearby technical support to start the New Year. The March contract fell below C$600 per tonne, which was bearish from a chart standpoint and encouraged additional speculative selling.  Chicago soybeans, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil futures were all weaker, […] Read more

Canadian dollar and business outlook

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly softer Friday morning, with losses in crude oil to start the New Year weighing on the energy-linked currency.      At 8:59 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7277 or US$1=C$1.3742 which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7296 or US$1=C$1.3706. There was no closing price on […] Read more


ICE canola begins 2026 in the red

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange entered the New Year in negative territory, as the March contract fell below C$600 per tonne amidst light trading. Chicago soyoil was steady, while European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were down. Crude oil also saw declines as oversupply concerns outweighed geopolitical tensions. Brent crude oil […] Read more

Global Markets: Trump, Iran exchange threats

Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Widening protests across Iran following the collapse of the country’s currency have left at least seven people dead. United States President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged threats over social media on Friday, with Trump claiming the […] Read more