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U.S. grains: Wheat surges four per cent on short-covering, lifting corn and soy

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters June 18, 2025

Benchmark Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures jumped more than four per cent on Wednesday as weather worries in parts of the United States and Europe, coupled with signs of fresh global export business, prompted speculators to cover short positions, brokers said.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle market ticks up after Tuesday’s hit

By Geralyn Wichers June 18, 2025

Chicago cattle futures eked out gains on Wednesday after the previous day's sharp drop.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie drops, Fed leaves rates unchanged

By GFM Network News June 18, 2025

The Canadian dollar took a tumble on Wednesday as the United States Federal Reserve left its key interest rates unchanged. The loonie closed the day at US$0.7314 or US$1=C$1.3673, compared to US$0.7351 or US$1=C$1.3603 on Tuesday. The U.S. Dollar Index was down 0.18 of a point at 98.64. Fed chairman Jerome Powell also said it may […] Read more

Canola, Markets

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola poised to rise or fall

Weather, China could guide oilseed’s trajectory

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 18, 2025

Canola prices could shift up or down in the coming weeks due to uncertainty, said Jerry Klassen, analyst with Resilient Capital in Winnipeg

Futures

North American Grain and Oilseed Review: Canola down on lack of direction from soyoil

U.S. soybeans, corn relatively steady as wheat jumps

By GFM Network News June 18, 2025

By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures closed lower on Wednesday, unable to get any direction from Chicago soyoil, which was virtually unchanged. An analyst said the recent surge in canola has been due to the significant hike in soyoil prices. Meanwhile Chicago soybeans nudged up and soymeal dipped […] Read more

Markets are quieter-than-normal as farmers continue to be busy with harvest operations. Photo: Thinkstock

Corn, Markets, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

CBOT Weekly: External factors raising wheat prices

Weather, geopolitical risk provide support

By Adam Peleshaty June 18, 2025

Numerous factors caused United States wheat prices to sharply rise during the week ended June 18, 2025.

Futures

ICE Canola Midday: Following soyoil to downside

Forecast of rain weighing on canola

By GFM Network News June 18, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were lower on late Wednesday morning, following Chicago soyoil to the downside. An analyst said the recent spikes in canola were a “soyoil-led rally.” Now that the latter was lower, canola was as well. He added that should the forecast […] Read more

Global markets

Global Markets: Israel, Iran continue their attacks

Iran warns U.S. to not get directly involved

By GFM Network News June 18, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Israel and Iran continued to attack each other through late Tuesday and early Wednesday, as the United States moved to step up its presence in the Middle East. Also, U.S. President […] Read more

Futures

ICE canola posting gains in choppy trade

By GFM Network News June 18, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia— The ICE Futures canola market was holding onto small gains Wednesday morning, although activity was choppy. Chicago soyoil was trading to both sides of unchanged in early trade, while soybeans and European rapeseed futures were higher. Malaysian palm oil held near unchanged. Chart-based positioning was a feature. While trendlines remain pointed higher, canola […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie retreats, U.S. Fed to announce interest rate

By GFM Network News June 18, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar The Canadian continued to decline on Wednesday morning, adding to losses incurred on Tuesday. The loonie was at US$0.7325 or US$1=C$1.3652 as of 8:32 a.m. CDT, compared to Tuesday’s close at US$0.7351 or US$1=C$1.3603. The United States Dollar Index was down 0.13 of a point at 98.69. The […] Read more

U.S. livestock: Cattle markets up ahead of report

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall after Trump-Xi call

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids slightly decline

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Cattle markets up ahead of report

U.S. grains: Soybean futures fall after Trump-Xi call

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids slightly decline

Markets

U.S. grains: Wheat surges four per cent on short-covering, lifting corn and soy

U.S. livestock: Cattle market ticks up after Tuesday’s hit

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie drops, Fed leaves rates unchanged

ICE Canada Weekly: Canola poised to rise or fall

North American Grain and Oilseed Review: Canola down on lack of direction from soyoil

CBOT Weekly: External factors raising wheat prices

ICE Canola Midday: Following soyoil to downside

Global Markets: Israel, Iran continue their attacks

ICE canola posting gains in choppy trade

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie retreats, U.S. Fed to announce interest rate

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