Markets
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar was relatively steady on Tuesday, as it fended off a sharp drop in crude oil prices. The loonie finished at US$0.7371 or US$1=C$1.3567 compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7367 or US$1=C$1.3574. On the United States Dollar Index, the greenback dipped 0.261 of a point at 98.670. […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie remains firm
Pulse Weekly: More Saskatchewan pulse acres very likely in 2026/27
Due to high fertilizer prices, there’s a strong possibility that Saskatchewan farmers will plant more pulses this spring, said Dale Risula, provincial specialist for pulse crops with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture.
CBOT review: Grains down, soybeans up following USDA
SOYBEAN futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were higher on Tuesday, despite losses in crude oil and soyoil. General uncertainty amid the escalating war in Iran led to wide price swings in the futures, as investors calculated what the conflict will mean for the global economy. The United States Department of Agriculture released updated […] Read more
ICE review: Canola falls with crude oil after choppy day
The ICE Futures canola market traded within a wide range Tuesday, settling with losses as sharp declines in crude oil weighed on values. Crude oil was pressured by comments from United States President Donald Trump claiming the war in Iran could end soon. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil futures were weaker as […] Read more
USDA makes few changes in domestic figures
Few changes were made to domestic balance sheets in the USDA’s monthly supply/demand estimates released on March 10.
Klassen: Western Canadian feeder market incorporates risk discount
For the week ending March 7, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $5-$10/cwt lower compared to seven days earlier. The market held value on Monday and Tuesday but then softened in the latter part of the week. Strength in the feed grains complex along with weaker deferred live cattle futures set a negative tone. Feedlot […] Read more
ICE canola weakens in choppy trade
WINNIPEG–ICE Futures canola contracts were mostly lower at midday Tuesday, although activity was choppy as market participants remained focused on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Crude oil was pressured by comments from United States President Donald Trump claiming the war in Iran could end soon. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil […] Read more
Global Markets: Mideast war news keeps markets on edge
Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Crude oil prices were weaker Tuesday morning, continuing to back away from the three-year highs hit early Monday as investors reacted to the latest comments from United States President Donald Trump claiming the war in the Middle East […] Read more
ICE canola up amid mixed sentiment
Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were slightly higher on Tuesday morning amid mixed sentiment in the comparable oils. Crude oil was lower as the G7 considers releasing up to 400 million barrels from strategic reserves, and on comments from U.S. President Donald Trump that the Middle East war may soon be […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie holding firm
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar was virtually unchanged on Tuesday morning, as losses in its United States counterpart were balanced off by lower crude oil prices. As of 8:38 am CDT, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7368 or US$1=C$1.3572 compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7367 or US$1=C$1.3574. On the United States […] Read more
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