Markets
Cash prices for spring wheat and durum across the Canadian Prairies pulled back during the week ended July 24.
Markets
Prairie Wheat Weekly: Wheat, durum cash prices lower on the week
AAFC reduces 2025/26 wheat crop
ICE Midday: Canola showing independent strength
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were stronger in the middle of Friday trading despite mostly negative sentiment in comparable oils. European rapeseed was mostly higher, while Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm oil were lower. Crude oil was down on Chevron’s potential resumption of operations in Venezuela. The Canadian Prairies will […] Read more
Global Markets: Trump ‘not focused’ on Canada trade deal
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – United States President Donald Trump told reporters Friday morning that his administration “hasn’t been focused” on reaching a new trade deal with Canada before tariffs come into effect on Aug. 1, adding that the U.S. […] Read more
Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie slips, gold falls
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar slipped below the 73 United States cent mark on Friday morning. The loonie was at US$0.7298 or US$1=C$1.3702 as of 8:34 a.m. CDT, compared to Thursday’s close at US$0.7337 or US$1=C$1.3630. The United States Dollar Index rose 0.43 of a point at 97.81. Crude oil prices were […] Read more
ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola on the rise
November canola challenging $700/tonne
By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were higher on Friday morning, despite getting mixed spillover from outside markets. While the Chicago soy complex and Malaysian palm oil were lower, European rapeseed was mostly higher. Crude oil was tacking on small increases, underpinning the vegetable oils. The November canola […] Read more
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall back ahead of cattle on feed report
Chicago live and feeder cattle futures fell back on Thursday ahead of Friday's cattle on feed report. Hogs were mixed.
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie retreats, crude oil jumps
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar took a step back after the release of economic news from Statistics Canada. The loonie ended Thursday at US$0.7337 or US$1=C$1.3630, compared to US$0.7348 or US$1=C$1.3609 on Wednesday. StatCan reported this morning that retail sales in Canada shrank by 1.1 per cent in May with losses led by […] Read more
U.S. grains: Corn, soybean futures climb on technical trading, trade deal hopes
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ticked up on Thursday on signs of short-covering and consolidation, with traders hopeful that President Donald Trump will get foreign buyers to purchase more U.S. farm goods, market analysts said.
North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola down, corn rises
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange ended slightly lower on Thursday after an up-and-down day of trade. Variable weather pressured the oilseed as did the November contract meeting resistance at the C$700 per tonne mark, as the contract remained near its 20- and 50-day averages. Chicago soyoil was higher, but […] Read more
Feed Grain Weekly: Buyers holding off from making purchases
Weak demand stems from shortage of replacement cattle
Weak demand continues to hamper prices for feed barley and wheat, said Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge.
Canadian Cattlemen Presents: Depth of Field
