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Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was holding steady Monday morning. Support from gains in equity and metal markets was countered by weakness in crude oil. At 9:01 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7123 or US$1=C$1.4039 which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7125 or US$1=C$1.4035. Canada’s Industrial Product Price Index […] Read more
Canadian dollar and business outlook
ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola swings upward
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were higher on Monday morning, turning around from Friday’s losses. Support for canola came from gains in MATIF rapeseed as well as Chicago soybeans and soymeal, but soyoil was virtually unchanged. Declines in crude oil put pressure on the vegetable oils. The palm […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle fall sharply as Trump says he’s working to lower beef costs
Chicago cattle futures fell sharply on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration was working to lower the cost of beef. “We are working on beef, and I think we have a deal on beef,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday. “No specifics were released on any plan, though the market is taking a […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: C$ firm Friday, but still down on week
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer on Friday but was still down on a weekly basis for the fourth week in a row. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7125 or US$1=C$1.4035, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7118 or US$1=C$1.4048. The continued shutdown of the U.S. government and resulting lack […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans rise on yield uncertainty, firming cash markets
U.S. corn futures extended gains into a fourth session on Friday and posted the first weekly rise in a month as slow farmer sales of newly harvested grain and reports of lower-than-expected harvest yields supported the market.
Only minor shifts in latest AAFC grain/oilseed balance sheets
Updated supply/demand estimates from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, released Oct. 17, included only minor adjustments to the balance sheets for the country’s major grains and oilseeds.
North American grain/oilseed review: Canola weaker at Friday’s close
Glacier FarmMedia — ICE canola futures traded to both sides of unchanged on Friday but failed to hold onto earlier gains and settled with small losses. Trade talks between Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand and her Chinese counterpart brought renewed optimism that a resolution to the countries’ tariff dispute could be reached. However, an actual […] Read more
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Most Western Canadian bids higher
Western Canadian wheat prices were higher on Oct. 16, 2025 compared to the past week.
ICE canola firm at midday Friday
Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market was stronger at midday Friday, finding some direction from gains in Chicago soyoil. Trade talks between Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand and her Chinese counterpart brought renewed optimism that a resolution to the countries’ tariff dispute could be reached and contributed to the gains in canola. However, […] Read more
Western Australia could reap record harvest as crop estimates rise again, GIWA says
Western Australia will produce nearly 1 million metric tons more wheat this season than was expected a month ago, an industry group said on Friday.