Markets
Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were showing small gains in the middle of Thursday trading, receiving support from comparable oils. Chicago soyoil and European rapeseed were higher, while Malaysian palm oil was lower. Chicago soybeans and soymeal also turned negative. Crude oil gained more than US$1 per barrel amid growing tensions […] Read more
ICE Midday: Canola, crude oil move higher
Brazil to raise soy sales to China after record shipments in 2025, consultancy says
Brazil may increase exports of soybeans to China in 2026 amid lower Argentine shipments and in spite of stronger competition from U.S. farmers.
Canadian dollar and business outlook
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was holding steady Wednesday morning. At 8:56 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7308 or US$1=C$1.3684 which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7307 or US$1=C$1.3685. Quarterly earnings data from more major Canadian banks continued to top analysts’ expectations, with RBC, TD Bank and CIBC all showing increased […] Read more
Global Markets: U.S., Iran meet for peace talks
Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The United States and Iran will hold indirect peace talks in Geneva on Thursday to reach a deal over Iran’s nuclear program and avoid a potential war. The U.S. wants restraints on Iran’s nuclear program as […] Read more
ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola bumps up
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were mostly higher on Thursday morning, underpinned by gains in the Chicago soy complex and MATIF rapeseed. Declines in Malaysian palm oil tempered the upswing in canola, while lower crude oil weighed on the vegetable oils. The May canola contract remained well above […] Read more
CBOT Weekly: Several unknowns that could affect commodity prices
There are a number of unknowns that could affect where soy, corn and wheat prices go on the Chicago Board of Trade, said Sean Lusk, vice-president of Walsh Commercial Hedging Services.
Canadian financial close: C$ strengthens Wednesday
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was stronger on Wednesday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7307 or US$1=C$1.3685, which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7295 or US$1=C$1.3708. Solid corporate earnings data from the Bank of Montreal and the National Bank of Canada lent some support to the currency. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit […] Read more
ICE Weekly: Canola benefitting from supportive factors
Canola futures were on the rise during the week ended Feb. 25, 2026 and there could be some more upside, said an analyst.
U.S. Grain/Oilseed Review: Wheat down, corn, soybeans mostly higher
Glacier FarmMedia – WHEAT prices were mostly lower on Wednesday as precipitation is expected for parts of the southern United States Plains in the coming days. Parts of soft red winter wheat growing areas will see rain ranging from scattered showers to 50 millimetres over the next week. Prior to Thursday’s United States Department of […] Read more
ICE Closing Review: Old, new crop prices head in different directions
Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were mixed on Wednesday, amidst lower comparable oil prices and a stronger Canadian dollar. Chicago soyoil ended the day higher despite trading lower for most of the session. An analyst said the rallies for canola and soyoil will eventually run out of steam. European rapeseed and […] Read more