Markets
Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – United States President Donald Trump posted on social media Thursday night that he will terminate all trade talks with Canada after being made aware of an anti-tariff advertisement from the Ontario government using the words of […] Read more
Global Markets: Trump cancels Canada trade talks
ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola nudges higher
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were posting small gains on Friday morning, although support from comparable oils waned. Aside from slight increases in Chicago soymeal, there were losses in soybeans and soyoil, as well as in MATIF rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil. Crude oil was a pinch higher, […] Read more
Canadian financial close: C$ holds steady Thursday
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar held steady on Thursday, despite strong gains in crude oil. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7146 or US$1=C$1.3993, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7145 or US$1=C$1.3996. Retail sales in Canada increased one per cent in August, to C$70.4 billion, reported Statistics Canada. Core retail sales, which […] Read more
Most of Manitoba harvest wraps up for 2025
Manitoba Agriculture issued its final crop report of 2025, showing the overall provincewide harvest at 97 per cent complete as of Oct. 20. Nearly all major crops have finished combining, with 37 per cent of Manitoba’s sunflowers finished, plus 71 per cent of grain corn and small amounts of soybeans and potatoes left to do.
North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Solid gains for oilseeds, grains
Glacier FarmMedia -– Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were supported by rising crude oil prices after the United States and European Union imposed new sanctions on Russian oil and gas. As a result, crude oil gained approximately US$3 per barrel. Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm oil were up while European rapeseed was mostly […] Read more
U.S. grains: Soybean, corn futures hit one-month highs as crude oil soars
U.S. soybean and corn futures rose on Thursday to one-month highs, spurred by a jump in crude oil following U.S. sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil firms along with hopes for progress in U.S.-Chinese trade talks.
Feed Grains Weekly: Prices in holding pattern
Feed prices on the Canadian Prairies are likely to remain steady for the time being, said Brandon Motz, a manager at CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta.
ICE Midday: Crude oil rally lifts canola
Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange received a boost on Thursday. The United States and the European Union imposed new sanctions on Russian oil companies in attempts to bring Russia back to peace talks. As a result, crude oil surged nearly US$3 per barrel, supporting vegetable oils. Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm […] Read more
IGC raises 2025/26 world wheat crop forecast
The International Grains Council has raised its forecast for 2025/26 global wheat production with crop outlooks upgraded for Russia, the United States and Argentina.
Global Markets: Retail sales increase in August
Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Statistics Canada reported on Thursday that retail sales increased one per cent at C$70.4 billion in August. StatCan attributed the bump up to gains in the auto sector. Sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers were up […] Read more