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ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola, soy on the rise ahead of S/D report

Pressure from other comparable oils

By GFM Network News June 12, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were higher on Thursday morning, getting spillover from gains in the Chicago soy complex. The increases in canola were tempered by declines in European rapeseed, while Malaysian palm oil was relatively steady. Crude oil was pulling back and putting pressure on the […] Read more

Detail from the front of the CBOT building in Chicago. (Vito Palmisano/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy, corn futures retreat on weather as US-China optimism cools

By Julie Ingwersen, Reuters June 11, 2025

Chicago Board of Trade soybean and corn futures drifted lower on Wednesday as initial optimism faded over the U.S. and China agreeing on the framework of a trade truce, and market players shifted their focus back to benign crop weather, analysts said.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: C$ strengthens Wednesday

By GFM Network News June 11, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer relative to its United States counterpart on Wednesday as U.S. inflation data failed to live up to expectations and weighed on the country’s currency. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7318 or US$1=C$1.3665, which was compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3684. The total value of […] Read more

File photo of cattle in an Alberta feedlot. (Geralyn Wichers photo)

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle dip, lean hogs gain

By Geralyn Wichers June 11, 2025

Nearly all Chicago cattle futures dipped on Wednesday while lean hogs saw gains.

Canola, Markets

ICE Weekly: Low stocks, dry weather raising canola prices

Upcoming rains could pull prices back

By Adam Peleshaty June 11, 2025

Canola prices were on the rise for the week ended June 11 as depleted stocks and dry weather gave the markets a lift.

Futures

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola rallies, most grains negative

By GFM Network News June 11, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm -– Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange advanced on Wednesday, deriving support from Chicago soyoil and crude oil. Chicago soyoil was up while European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were down. Crude oil gained approximately US$2 per barrel due to a new trade deal struck between the United States and China. However, […] Read more

The Chicago Board of Trade building on May 28, 2018. (Harmantasdc/iStock Editorial/Getty Images)

Corn, Markets, Soybeans, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

CBOT Weekly: ‘Not looking for any fireworks’ in June WASDE

Report unlikely to have notable changes

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm June 11, 2025

Do not expect any major changes in the June supply and demand report from the United States Department of Agriculture, said Terry Reilly, senior agricultural specialist for Marex.

Futures

ICE Midday: Canola rising despite veg oil declines

By GFM Network News June 11, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange made modest gains in the middle of trading on Wednesday despite weakness in vegetable oils. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were in negative territory. However, crude oil gained more than US$1 per barrel after United States President Donald Trump announced a […] Read more

Global markets

Global Markets: Wheat growers ask Ottawa to reconsider Bill C-202

By GFM Network News June 11, 2025

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association sent a letter to Senators and other policy makers in Ottawa on Tuesday urging them to consider the long-term effects of Bill C-202.

Currency Markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News June 11, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was firmer Wednesday morning, with gains in crude oil supportive for the energy-linked currency. At 8:40 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7316 or US$1=C$1.3669 which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3684. The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by 6.6 per […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soy futures set six-week low as China buys Argentine cargoes, snubs U.S.

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally ahead of USDA report

Canadian Barley Research Coalition pledges $1.8 million to USask Crop Development Centre

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Soy futures set six-week low as China buys Argentine cargoes, snubs U.S.

U.S. livestock: Hogs rally ahead of USDA report

Canadian Barley Research Coalition pledges $1.8 million to USask Crop Development Centre

Markets

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola, soy on the rise ahead of S/D report

U.S. grains: Soy, corn futures retreat on weather as US-China optimism cools

Canadian Financial Close: C$ strengthens Wednesday

U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle dip, lean hogs gain

ICE Weekly: Low stocks, dry weather raising canola prices

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola rallies, most grains negative

CBOT Weekly: ‘Not looking for any fireworks’ in June WASDE

ICE Midday: Canola rising despite veg oil declines

Global Markets: Wheat growers ask Ottawa to reconsider Bill C-202

Canadian dollar and business outlook

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