Speculative fund traders were adding to a recently-established net short position in canola at the end of September, said the first Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) since the end of the U.S. federal government shutdown.
Funds held large net short in canola before U.S. shutdown
ICE Canada Weekly: Canola likely to remain rangebound
Canadian canola futures are poised to slip back in the short term, although the oilseed could climb slowly higher in the long term, said Jamie Wilton, trader with R.J. O’Brien in Winnipeg, Man.
ICE Weekly: Trade progress, new data threaten to break canola’s price range
Canola futures could be affected by trade progress between Canada and China as well as the USDA’s November supply and demand estimates.
Notable changes in exports to China, India
China and India figured prominently in the September export data issued by the Canadian Grain Commission on Nov. 7. For the most part, the CGC’s numbers highlighted issues with grain, oilseed and pulse exports from licensed facilities to those countries.
ICE canola weekly outlook: Market rangebound
ICE canola futures saw some wide price swings during the week ended Nov. 5, although the market remains stuck in a sideways range overall.
Budget 2025 includes trade focus, boost for agriculture risk management
The 2025 budget includes several investments relevant to the agriculture sector, including new trade corridors and financial supports for farmers
Canadian wheat exports at record pace; canola lagging
Canadian wheat exports are running at a record pace through the first 12 weeks of the 2025/26 (Aug/Jul) marketing year, according to the latest weekly grain handling statistics from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC). Meanwhile, canola exports are behind on the year and well off the average.
ICE Canada Weekly: Canola could climb higher through to spring
With harvest pressure on canola over, the Canadian oilseed could track higher until spring, said David Derwin, commodity futures advisor for Ventum Financial in Winnipeg, Man. Although he cautioned there will be some rough patches along the way.
Prairie Wheat Weekly: U.S. futures lift Western Canadian bids
A rally in U.S. soybean futures spilled over into wheat on both sides of the border during the week ended Oct. 28, 2025.
New opportunities for Canadian goods in Mexico
Agriculture minister’s trip to Mexico sees promotion of Canadian goods like beef and canola, with potential for more partnerships in the future
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