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CBOT May 2019 corn, with May 2019 soybeans in yellow. (Barchart)

CBOT weekly outlook: Time running out for trade talks

By GFM Network News March 13, 2019

MarketsFarm — As trade talks between the U.S. and China continue, many are watching headlines closely for hints of what’s to come. The crop commodity market “has been in a downslide for a long time which is mainly due to U.S. and China trade uncertainties,” said Scott Capinegro of Barrington Commodity Brokers. “It always sounds […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Nothing new in India

By GFM Network News February 6, 2019

Very little has changed for Canadian pulses in terms of exports to India, according to an analyst. Meanwhile, Canadian stocks of dry field peas and lentils are still relatively large, according to Statistics Canada. India in 2017 imposed import duties to protect its domestic pulse industry and is rumoured to be solidifying those duties, according […] Read more

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Five common misperceptions about investing in the stock market, debunked

By Herman VanGenderen December 19, 2018

Occasionally I get an opportunity to make a presentation promoting my book. The theme of my 30- to 45-minute presentation is that most stock investing perceptions are actually misperceptions. Following are five common perceptions, which I feel are actually misperceptions.

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Fear is easier to market than facts

Despite the potential stability of a well-structured portfolio, stock-phobia abounds

By Herman VanGenderen November 29, 2018

A phobia is defined as an extreme or irrational fear. I Googled phobias. There is a fear of money officially called chrematophobia, but no official fear of stocks so I will just refer to it as stock-phobia. Why are so many individuals afraid to invest in stocks when they represent one of the best wealth […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Traders think soy yields less than USDA predicting

By GFM Network News October 11, 2018

CNS Canada — After the wet weather the U.S. Midwest has experienced lately, traders aren’t exactly sold on the latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “We’re getting a lot of calls in and people talking about their beans are losing yield left and right, because the pods are splitting, beans are sprouting. […] Read more

(Photo courtesy Canola Council of Canada)

Crops, Markets

Large Canadian canola ending stocks expected

By GFM Network News September 6, 2018

CNS Canada — Canada’s canola ending stocks as of July 31 came in at about a million tonnes above the previous year’s carryout — but were still well within trade expectations. Canola supplies as of July 31 were estimated at 2.391 million tonnes by Statistics Canada on Thursday, with 954,000 tonnes of that in commercial […] Read more

ICE’s ticker symbol on display at the ICE-owned New York Stock Exchange in March 2016. (Photo: Reuters/Brendan McDermid)

Canola, Crops, Markets

ICE weekly outlook: Yields still up in the air

By GFM Network News September 5, 2018

CNS Canada — ICE Futures canola contracts recovered off of nearby lows over the week ended Wednesday, but failed to rise to the same extent as the product values as the commodity remains expensive compared to other oilseeds. With the harvest underway across the Prairies, traders are focused on yield estimates and the size of […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy sinks to new lows as trade war seen swelling supply

By GFM Network News July 13, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures slid to fresh lows on Friday and the most-active contract closed at the lowest in nearly a decade after a government report reinforced concerns that the trade dispute with China will dent exports and lead to a build-up in stocks. Corn futures followed soybeans lower, with additional pressure […] Read more

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Starting your self-managed accounts

Getting accounts started is a simple as a visit to your local bank

By Herman VanGenderen July 6, 2018

So you have emptied your piggy bank, read my book, and are now motivated to start a stock investing account. Or you already have accounts at a few different places and want to consolidate them to start managing yourself. Perhaps you are working with a financial advisor but want to take more control. How do […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat sets two-week high

By GFM Network News June 29, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures touched a two-week high above US$5 a bushel on Friday on reduced expectations for France’s harvest while corn prices rose on concerns over unfavourably hot U.S. crop weather. Soybean futures touched a one-week low after a bout of selling late in the trading session erased earlier gains. An […] Read more

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Huge crops in South America says analyst

U.S. livestock: ‘Cattle on feed’ report supports prices

U.S. grains: Wheat trades near contract lows under ample global supply

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