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Global Markets: Some hope for Russia-Ukraine peace deal

By GFM Network News December 31, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Hopes for a peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war are not dead yet, according to reports on Wednesday. This is despite Russia’s accusation that Ukraine launched a drone attack this week in […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie holding firm

By GFM Network News December 31, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was virtually unchanged on Wednesday morning, as small increases in the United States dollar and crude oil balanced out each other. As of 8:40 am CST, the loonie was at US$0.7301 or US$1=C$1.3697, compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693. On the U.S. […] Read more

Futures

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola slips lower

By GFM Network News December 31, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures stepped back Wednesday morning, following the Chicago soy complex to the downside. There were also losses in Malaysian palm oil, while MATIF rapeseed was mostly higher. Upticks in crude oil lent support to the vegetable oils. A record canola harvest and virtually no […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures higher on year-end positioning

By Reuters December 30, 2025

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle and hog futures climbed on Tuesday on position squaring between the Christmas and New Year holidays, analysts said. CME February live cattle LCG26 settled 1.500 cents higher at 230.475 cents per pound, and March feeder cattle FCH26 settled 2.900 cents higher at 344.575 cents per pound. CME […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall, shrugging off China purchases

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters December 30, 2025

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Board of Trade grain futures ticked lower on Tuesday amid a sluggish trading session, as investors weighed the latest developments surrounding the Russia-Ukraine peace talks. CBOT soybean futures fell after a day of choppy trade on signs of China returning to the U.S. market, and trying to finish up last-minute […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie down a pinch

By GFM Network News December 30, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar dipped on Tuesday, as the United States dollar was higher and crude oil lost its increases. The loonie closed at US$0.7303 or US$1=C$1.3693 compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7307 or US$1=C$1.3686. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback was up 0.208 of a point […] Read more

Futures

North American Grain and Oilseed Review:Canola adds some ground

More losses in Chicago

By GFM Network News December 30, 2025

By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures closed higher on Tuesday, getting some support from gains in Chicago soyoil, MATIF rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil. A trader suggested that the speculative funds also held sway over the canola market, pushing prices higher. The trader said the canola crushers have having […] Read more

Futures

Closing Market Update: Canola higher, CBOT lower | Dec. 30, 2025

By GFM Network News December 30, 2025

Canola futures finish higher on Tuesday afternoon, getting support from other veg oils. In Chicago, the holiday trading lead to soybeans, corn and wheat taking a step back. Here’s your Dec. 30 afternoon grain and oilseed market update.

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ICE Canola Midday: Tacking on modest increases

By GFM Network News December 30, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were higher at midday Tuesday, however a Winnipeg-based trader said he’s unsure as to what’s supporting the increases. The trader suggested the gains might be due to the speculative funds, which he believes have a great deal of control over the […] Read more

Chinese agriculture ministry officials called for an increase in yields of grain and oil crops and an improvement in the self-sufficiency rate of soybean oilseeds. Photo: John Greig

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China vows to stabilize grain production, increase soybean oilseed self-sufficiency

By Reuters December 30, 2025

Chinese officials have vowed to stabilize grain production and increase soybean oilseed production capacity, readouts of agricultural policy meetings showed on Tuesday, as Beijing seeks to reduce imports and ensure food security.

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Global Markets: Some hope for Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie holding firm

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola slips lower

U.S. livestock: CME cattle futures higher on year-end positioning

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall, shrugging off China purchases

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie down a pinch

North American Grain and Oilseed Review:Canola adds some ground

Closing Market Update: Canola higher, CBOT lower | Dec. 30, 2025

ICE Canola Midday: Tacking on modest increases

China vows to stabilize grain production, increase soybean oilseed self-sufficiency

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