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Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar was in reverse coming out of the Labour Day weekend. The loonie closed at US$0.7252 or US$1=C$1.3789 on Tuesday, compared to US$0.7277 or US$1=C$1.3742 on Friday. The Bank of Canada did not publish a closing rate on Monday due to the holiday. The United States Dollar Index was up […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie down, records for TSX, gold
Australian crops to surpass 10-year averages
Canola 34 per cent above 10-year average
Australian farmers are forecast to grow slightly more canola and barley this year, while wheat production may dip, according to the latest estimates from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES).
Pulse Weekly: Canadian pulse production to rise in 2025-26
Statistics Canada projected greater production for dry peas, lentils and chickpeas, as well as declines in dry beans, in its satellite/model-based crop estimates released on Aug. 28, 2025.
North American Grain and Oilseed Review: Canola improves
U.S. soybeans, wheat lower as corn bumps up
Intercontinental Exchange canola futures closed higher on Tuesday, following comparable oils to upside. A trader said the slow pace to the Canadian Prairie canola harvest might have contributed to the increases. Alberta reported its canola harvest was 0.4 per cent complete. The November canola contract improved in trying to catch up to its moving averages. […] Read more
ICE Canola Midday: Prices rising in turnaround
Slow start to canola harvest possibly one reason says trader
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange turned around Tuesday morning and were pushing higher, getting support from gains in comparable oils. Activity resumed after being closed for Labour Day. A trader wasn’t entirely sure as to why the vegetable oils were higher. As for canola, the trader […] Read more
Klassen: Feeder market continues to climb
For the week ending August 30, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $4-$8/cwt higher on average. Quality yearling and calf packages were up as much as $15/cwt in some cases.
Global Markets: Trump announcement this afternoon
Said to involve defense department
By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. United States President Donald Trump said on social media Monday that he will make an announcement at 1 p.m. CDT on Tuesday. Although it’s unclear as to exactly what Trump […] Read more
ICE canola continues lower to start week
Glacier FarmMedia — ICE canola futures were weaker Tuesday morning, seeing a continuation of last week’s losses as activity resumed following the Labour Day long weekend. Expectations for a large crop coupled with concerns over Chinese demand continued to overhang the market. Weakness in Chicago soybeans added to the softer tone in canola, although soyoil […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie lower, crude oil rises
The Canadian dollar turned lower on Tuesday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7245 or US$1=C$1.3803 as of 8:31 a.m. CDT, compared to Friday’s close at US$0.7277 or US$1=C$1.3742. The Bank of Canada did not publish a closing rate on Monday due to Labour Day. The United States Dollar Index was up 0.60 of a point […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, TSX rise ahead of Labour Day
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar ended the week with its highest close in a month. The loonie closed at US$0.7277 or US$1=C$1.3742 on Friday, compared to US$0.7270 or US$1=C$1.3756 on Thursday. By comparison, last week’s close was US$0.7218 or US$1=C$1.3854. Statistics Canada reported today that Canada’s economy shrank by 1.6 per cent in the […] Read more
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