ICE canola narrowly mixed at midday

Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market was narrowly mixed at midday Tuesday, retreating from earlier gains as losses in Chicago soyoil weighed on values. Ideas that canola was due for a correction after dropping sharply on Friday provided some underlying support as activity resumed following the Canadian long weekend. The canola market was […] Read more

Canadian dollar and business outlook

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer Tuesday morning, as activity resumed after the August long weekend. At 9:00 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7259 or US$1=C$1.3776 which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7248 or US$1=C$1.3797. Canada’s merchandise trade deficit with the rest of the world widened to C$5.9 billion […] Read more


Global Markets: Canadian trade deficit widens

Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   Canada’s merchandise trade deficit with the rest of the world widened to C$5.9 billion in June from C$5.5 billion the previous month, as imports increased by 1.4 per cent and exports were up 0.9 per cent, reported […] Read more

ICE canola higher out of long weekend

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were on the rise coming out of the August long weekend due to stronger vegetable oils. Chicago soyoil was down slightly on Monday but was higher on Tuesday, along with European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil. However, crude oil was down due to an output hike implemented […] Read more






North American grain/oilseed review: Canola falls Friday

ICE Futures canola market was weaker on Friday, settling at its weakest levels in two weeks. Speculative selling was a feature as fund traders liquidated long positions. Losses in Chicago soyoil and a firmer tone in the Canadian dollar contributed to the bearish tone in canola. The canola market will be closed Monday for Terry […] Read more


ICE canola weaker at midday Friday

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market was weaker at midday Friday, taking some direction from Chicago soyoil. European rapeseed futures were also down on the day, although Chicago soybeans and Malaysian palm oil were firmer. Chart-based selling was a feature, as fund traders were thought to be liquidating long positions […] Read more

Canadian dollar and business outlook

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was stronger Friday morning as currency markets reacted to the latest trade news out of the United States. At 9:14 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7254 or US$1=C$1.3785 which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7223 or US$1=C$1.3844. U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders placing import […] Read more