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U.S. livestock: Live cattle hit contract highs on cash market strength

By Karl Plume, Reuters October 16, 2025

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures climbed to fresh contract highs on Thursday as a firm cash market and stabilizing beef prices supported the market, analysts said. Feeder cattle were flat to higher, with nearby contracts consolidating after recent strong gains, although the market remains well supported by tight supplies. Beef […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Corn rises on US yield concerns, strong crush demand lifts soybeans

By Karl Plume, Reuters October 16, 2025

U.S. corn futures rose for a third straight day on Thursday and hit a 1-1/2 week high on reports of lower-than-expected harvest yields in some areas of the Midwest and forecasts for rain that could delay further field work.

Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: C$ holding steady

By GFM Network News October 16, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar held steady on Thursday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7118 or US$1=C$1.4048, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7120 or US$1=C$1.4045. Speaking in Washington, D.C., Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said the growth outlook remained “soft” for the country. “We do expect growth in the second […] Read more

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola corrects lower

By GFM Network News October 16, 2025

ICE canola futures were unable to hold onto early gains, settling with small losses on Thursday. Optimism over movement on trade talks with China faded Thursday, as Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters trade talks were focused on “a much broader range of issues than single sectors and single trades,” when asked about halting Canadian […] Read more

ICE canola continues higher at midday Thursday

By GFM Network News October 16, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market was stronger at midday Thursday, nearing its highest levels of the past month as gains in Chicago soyoil and soybeans provided spillover support. European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were also higher on the day. The canola harvest is nearly finished across the Prairies, and the resulting […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News October 16, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was holding steady Thursday morning, with currency traders awaiting comments from Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem later in the day. At 9:08 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7119 or US$1=C$1.4047 which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7120 or US$1=C$1.4045. Macklem is set to […] Read more

Global Markets: Canadian housing starts up

By GFM Network News October 16, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Canadian housing starts were up 14 per cent in September from the previous month, reported the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate of housing starts at 279,234 beat average pre-report calls from economists predicting […] Read more

ICE canola mostly lower

By GFM Network News October 16, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange showed small losses on Thursday amidst mixed sentiment in comparable oils. Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm oil were higher to start the day while European rapeseed was lower. Crude oil was on the rise today after United States President Donald Trump claimed that India will stop […] Read more

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U.S. livestock: Cattle mixed on technicals, profit taking after tight supply rally

By Karl Plume, Reuters October 15, 2025

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures ended mixed on Wednesday as tight supplies and higher choice beef values supported the market before profit taking and technical selling clipped gains, analysts said. Live and feeder cattle futures both notched contract highs in the previous session following nearly two straight weeks of daily advances. […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Corn gains on firm cash markets, big crush supports soybeans

By Karl Plume, Reuters October 15, 2025

U.S. corn futures gained on Wednesday as slow farmer sales of newly harvested grain firmed cash market prices and triggered short covering and technical buying in the futures market.