Markets, Soybeans, Weather

The wild ride in soybean markets continues

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Philip Shaw

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The export perspective on soybeans

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Ralph Pearce

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A strategy for uncertain corn markets

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Philip Shaw

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Crops, Markets

Commodities firm INTL FCStone enters Canadian market

By GFM Staff 12 hours ago

Already handling ag commodities via partners north of the border, U.S. commodities brokerage and financial services firm INTL FCStone is bringing its own name into the Canadian market. The New York firm announced Tuesday it became a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) effective May 17, clearing the company to offer […] Read more

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Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle closed mixed

By Julie Ingwersen 13 hours ago

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed mixed on Tuesday, with expectations for a weak cash trade pressuring the benchmark August contract while back months ended firm, traders said. Packers were not bidding aggressively for cattle, a factor that some traders took as a bearish signal. “The bids that were out […] Read more

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Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn down on profit-taking as planting ‘virtually done’

By Julie Ingwersen 16 hours ago

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. corn futures declined on Tuesday as government data showing a rain-delayed planting campaign was nearing an end encouraged a pause in a rally that took prices to a five-year high a day earlier. Wheat futures sank on profit-taking and competition for global export business. Soybeans edged higher, supported by ongoing […] Read more

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Currency Markets

Canadian Financial Close: Trade talks resume between United States and China

By GFM Network News 16 hours ago

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 18 (MarketsFarm) – The Canadian dollar was stronger at Tuesday’s close, as trade talks between the United States and China will resume, which stoked global optimism. The Canadian dollar closed at US$0.7471 or US$1=C$1.3385, up from Monday’s close of US$0.7459 or US$1=C$1.3407. Stock indexes posted gains ahead of the U.S. Federal […] Read more

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Futures

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola bids up after volatile trading

By GFM Network News 17 hours ago

By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 18 (MarketsFarm) – Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Futures canola contracts were up slightly on Tuesday, after a volatile session with heavy activity. The weather forecast for the Prairies has called for rain over the next day to three days. If precipitation is sufficient enough, bids could be affected. Also, Prairie […] Read more

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Finishers, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market shrugs off feed grain rally

By Jerry Klassen 20 hours ago

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle prices were $2-$5 higher on average. Noted strength was in the 700-plus-lb. categories, which spilt over into the lighter calves. Quality groups of yearlings were limited and the scarcity fear factor had a grip on the market. The U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered its fourth-quarter beef production […] Read more

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Futures

Canola steady at midday Monday

By GFM Network News 21 hours ago

By Marlo Glass, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 18 (MarketsFarm) – The ICE Futures canola market was on either side of steady at midday Tuesday. Strong U.S. soybean prices, buoyed by near-contant rain and continually delayed planting, pulled canola prices up moderately. Rains forecasted for the Prairies in days to come capped further gains in the canola […] Read more

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Futures

ICE canola mixed Tuesday morning

By GFM Network News 23 hours ago

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 18 (MarketsFarm) – ICE Futures canola contracts were trading to both sides of unchanged Tuesday morning, lacking any clear direction as the market consolidated after Monday’s gains. Forecasts calling for some much needed rain in dry areas of Western Canada put some pressure on values. A firmer tone in […] Read more

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Currency Markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News 23 hours ago

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 18 (MarketsFarm) The Canadian dollar was steady on Tuesday morning. Global stocks remained optimistic following an announcement from the European Central Bank that they may cut rates to stimulate the global economy. At 8:45 CDT Tuesday morning, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7453 or C$1.3417, which compares with Monday’s North American […] Read more

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Global markets

Global Markets: Trans Mountain announcement this afternoon

By GFM Network News 23 hours ago

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, June 18 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The fate of the Trans Mountain Pipeline will be announced Tuesday, with the expectation the federal government will approve the C$7.4 billion project that would triple the pipeline’s capacity. The 1,150 kilometer line […] Read more

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