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Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Inflation in the United States saw an unexpected slowdown in November, coming in at 2.7 per cent from 3.0 per cent in September. The October report was missed due to the government shutdown, while the November numbers were […] Read more
Global Markets: U.S. inflation slows, but still high
ICE canola moves lower
Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were lower on Thursday morning amidst lagging exports and mixed sentiment in comparable oils. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada released its monthly outlook on Wednesday, raising canola carryout by 450,000 tonnes from the November estimate at 2.95 million. Exports were up one million tonnes at eight million. […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie holding firm
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was virtually unchanged on Thursday morning, getting little direction from the United States dollar and crude oil. As of 8:33 am CST, the loonie was at US$0.7260 or US$1=C$1.3775, compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7256 or US$1=C$1.3782. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Hogs, cattle fall
Chicago Mercantile Exchange livestock futures fell across the board on Wednesday. Most-active February live cattle futures closed at 229.550 cents a pound, down 1.150 cents. April contracts also fell by 1.150 cents to settle at 229.125 cents. Most-active January feeder cattle contracts closed at 341.525 cents per pound, a loss of 1.800 cents. March futures […] Read more
U.S. grains: Wheat sets fresh eight-week low as ample global supply continues to weigh
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell for a fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, setting a new eight-week low, as ample supply and progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine triggered selling by speculative investors. Corn futures firmed on export demand, though pressure from the wheat market continued to weigh […] Read more
Larger Canadian canola and wheat ending stocks expected
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada raised its 2025/26 carryout forecasts for canola and wheat in its latest supply/demand update released Dec. 17.
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie shifts lower
By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar stepped back on Wednesday, as the United States dollar improved and despite hikes in crude oil. The loonie closed at US$0.7256 or US$1=C$1.3782 compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.7274 or US$1=C$1.3748. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback was up 0.231 of a […] Read more
‘A little bit of a resurgence for flax’
Flax is sitting in a good position following this year’s harvest, said Scott Shiels of Grain Millers Canada in Yorkton, Sask.
CBOT Weekly: Grains, oilseeds down ahead of an uncertain 2026
U.S. grain and oilseed futures on the Chicago Board of Trade fell during the week ended Dec. 17, 2025 due to lagging exports and delayed data.
ICE canola weekly outlook: Little positive for futures
ICE canola futures fell to their lowest levels in nine months during the week ended Dec. 17, with little supportive news to underpin the market.
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