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Canadian financial close: C$ holds steady Thursday

By GFM Network News October 23, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar held steady on Thursday, despite strong gains in crude oil. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7146 or US$1=C$1.3993, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7145 or US$1=C$1.3996. Retail sales in Canada increased one per cent in August, to C$70.4 billion, reported Statistics Canada. Core retail sales, which […] Read more

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Most of Manitoba harvest wraps up for 2025

By Glen Hallick October 23, 2025

Manitoba Agriculture issued its final crop report of 2025, showing the overall provincewide harvest at 97 per cent complete as of Oct. 20. Nearly all major crops have finished combining, with 37 per cent of Manitoba’s sunflowers finished, plus 71 per cent of grain corn and small amounts of soybeans and potatoes left to do.

Futures

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Solid gains for oilseeds, grains

By GFM Network News October 23, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia -– Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were supported by rising crude oil prices after the United States and European Union imposed new sanctions on Russian oil and gas. As a result, crude oil gained approximately US$3 per barrel. Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm oil were up while European rapeseed was mostly […] Read more

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U.S. grains: Soybean, corn futures hit one-month highs as crude oil soars

By Reuters October 23, 2025

U.S. soybean and corn futures rose on Thursday to one-month highs, spurred by a jump in crude oil following U.S. sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil firms along with hopes for progress in U.S.-Chinese trade talks.

Barley, Corn, Markets, Spring Wheat, Winter Wheat

Feed Grains Weekly: Prices in holding pattern

By Glen Hallick October 23, 2025

Feed prices on the Canadian Prairies are likely to remain steady for the time being, said Brandon Motz, a manager at CorNine Commodities in Lacombe, Alta.

Futures

ICE Midday: Crude oil rally lifts canola

By GFM Network News October 23, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange received a boost on Thursday. The United States and the European Union imposed new sanctions on Russian oil companies in attempts to bring Russia back to peace talks. As a result, crude oil surged nearly US$3 per barrel, supporting vegetable oils. Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm […] Read more

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IGC raises 2025/26 world wheat crop forecast

By Reuters October 23, 2025

The International Grains Council has raised its forecast for 2025/26 global wheat production with crop outlooks upgraded for Russia, the United States and Argentina.

Global markets

Global Markets: Retail sales increase in August

By GFM Network News October 23, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Statistics Canada reported on Thursday that retail sales increased one per cent at C$70.4 billion in August. StatCan attributed the bump up to gains in the auto sector. Sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers were up […] Read more

Currency Markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News October 23, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was steady Thursday morning, showing little movement despite a rally in crude oil. At 9:00 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7144 or US$1=C$1.3998 which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7145 or US$1=C$1.3996. Retail sales in Canada increased 1.0 per cent in August, to C$70.4 […] Read more

Futures

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola higher on sharp gains in crude oil

By GFM Network News October 23, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were higher Thursday morning, building on overnight gains. The increases are a direct result of hikes in crude oil as the Trump administration slapped more sanctions on Russian oil, with the spillover flowing into the vegetable oils. Besides canola, that generated upswings in […] Read more

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Canadian financial close: C$ holds steady Thursday

Most of Manitoba harvest wraps up for 2025

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Solid gains for oilseeds, grains

U.S. grains: Soybean, corn futures hit one-month highs as crude oil soars

Feed Grains Weekly: Prices in holding pattern

ICE Midday: Crude oil rally lifts canola

IGC raises 2025/26 world wheat crop forecast

Global Markets: Retail sales increase in August

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ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola higher on sharp gains in crude oil

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