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Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly softer on Thursday, with sharp losses in equities accounting for some spillover weakness in the currency. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7134 or US$1=C$1.4018, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7140 or US$1=C$1.4005. The end of the U.S. government shutdown kept some caution in the […] Read more
Canadian financial close: C$ softens Thursday
North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola up, soybeans rise
Glacier FarmMedia -– Canola futures closed higher on Thursday while support from comparable oils varied. Chicago soyoil was down, European rapeseed was up and Malaysian palm oil was mixed. Crude oil made small gains to recover a fraction of Wednesday’s losses. An analyst said that despite recent optimism that Canada and China will […] Read more
Feed grains: Australia looking at another large barley export program
Australia’s 2025/26 barley harvest is underway and early expectations for a record should see the country as an active participant in the world export market going forward.
Brazil to reap record soy crop in 2025/2026, increase exports
Brazil’s Conab said the country will reap a record soybean crop of 177.6 million tons in the 2025/2026 harvest year, according to data released on Thursday.
ICE Midday: Canola firm at midday
Glacier FarmMedia – ICE canola futures were slightly higher Thursday morning amid mixed sentiment from comparable oils. Chicago soyoil was down, while European rapeseed was up and Malaysian palm oil was mixed. Crude oil made small gains, correcting from Wednesday’s losses. An analyst said despite recent optimism that Canada and China will eventually resolve their […] Read more
Argentina’s “mega” wheat crop to hit record level, exchange says
Argentina’s 2025/26 wheat crop is projected to reach a record level, the Rosario Grains Exchange said on Wednesday, as the crop records higher yields during the ongoing harvest.
Global Markets: U.S. government shutdown ends
Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The longest United States government shutdown in history came to an end on Wednesday night. The House of Representatives approved the legislation on Wednesday night after the Senate passed it on Monday. President Donald Trump then […] Read more
Canadian dollar and business outlook
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly softer Thursday morning, as investors weighed the end of the government shutdown in the United States. At 8:57 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7133 or US$1=C$1.4019 which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7140 or US$1=C$1.4005. U.S. President Donald Trump signed the bill […] Read more
ICE Canada Morning Comment: Trying to retain increases
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were slightly lower on Thursday morning, struggling to hang onto overnight gains. There’s support for canola from increases in the Chicago soy complex and MATIF rapeseed while Malaysian palm oil is relatively steady. Upticks in crude oil were spilling over into the vegetable […] Read more
Canadian financial close: C$ firm Wednesday
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer on Wednesday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7140 or US$1=C$1.4005, which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7133 or US$1=C$1.4020. There was no closing rate on Tuesday due to Remembrance Day. The U.S. Senate approved a compromise bill on Monday that would end the lengthy […] Read more