Canadian financial close: C$ strengthens Friday

Reading Time: < 1 minute  Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was stronger on Friday, as crude oil climbed higher and the United States dollar softened. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7330 or US$1=C$1.3642, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7306 or US$1=C$1.3688. Canada’s real gross domestic product contracted by 0.2 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2025 after […] Read more

U.S. Grain/Oilseed Review: CBOT grains end week on high note

Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia – Friday was first notice day for March futures contracts on the Chicago Board of Trade. WHEAT prices rose by at least 15 United States cents per bushel on Friday, with the Chicago soft and Minneapolis spring varieties achieving multi-month highs. Warm temperatures and high winds in the U.S. Plains and Midwest regions […] Read more


ICE Closing Review: Canola retreats to pause rally

Reading Time: 2 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were in negative territory on Friday despite rising comparable oils. Chicago soyoil was up slightly with an analyst saying any time it is between 60 to 65 United States cents per pound was “a bonus.” European rapeseed was mostly higher and Malaysian palm oil was up […] Read more

ICE Midday: Canola declines, crude oil surges

Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were negative in the middle of Friday trading with the Chicago soy complex pulling back. Although Chicago soyoil was down slightly, an analyst said any time its value is between 60 to 65 U.S. cents per pound is “a bonus.” European rapeseed was mixed and Malaysian […] Read more


Canadian dollar and business outlook

Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was stronger Friday morning despite mixed inflation data. At 9:32 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7332 or US$1=C$1.3639 which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7306 or US$1=C$1.3688. Canada’s real gross domestic product contracted by 0.2 per cent during the fourth quarter of 2025 after rising 0.6 […] Read more



ICE Canada Morning Comment: China announces expected tariff move

Reading Time: < 1 minute By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange turned around to pull back on Friday morning, after posting gains in the overnight session. China announced it’s suspending its 100 per cent tariff on imports of Canadian agricultural products effective March 1. This is part of a trade deal Canada struck with […] Read more

Canadian financial close: C$ steady Thursday

Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar held steady on Thursday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7306 or US$1=C$1.3688, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7307 or US$1=C$1.3685. Quarterly earnings data from more major Canadian banks continued to top analysts’ expectations, with RBC, TD Bank and CIBC all showing increased profits during the quarter ended Jan. […] Read more


U.S. Grain/Oilseed Review: Soybeans down, grains mostly higher

Reading Time: 2 minutes Glacier FarmMedia – SOYBEANS turned lower on Thursday after a week of lighter export sales for the United States crop. Lunar New Year celebrations reduced exports to China. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported soybean export sales at 407,100 tonnes for the week ended Feb. 19, at the lower end of trade expectations, down 49 […] Read more

ICE Closing Review: Canola adding onto its prices

Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia – Despite up-and-down trade throughout the day, canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange closed higher on Thursday after receiving support from comparable oils. Chicago soyoil and European rapeseed were up, while Malaysian palm oil was down. However, Chicago soybeans and soymeal were in the red. Crude oil made gains amidst tensions between the […] Read more