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Reading Time: 2 minutes U.S. corn futures gained on Wednesday as slow farmer sales of newly harvested grain firmed cash market prices and triggered short covering and technical buying in the futures market.
U.S. grains: Corn gains on firm cash markets, big crush supports soybeans
Canadian Financial Close: C$ steady
Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar held steady on Wednesday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7120 or US$1=C$1.4045, which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7119 or US$1=C$1.4046. Canadian manufacturing sales dipped by 1.0 per cent in August to C$69.4 billion, reported Statistics Canada. Wholesale sales in the country fell by 1.2 per cent […] Read more
CBOT Weekly: Grain, oilseed futures under pressure
Reading Time: 2 minutes November soybeans lost 23 U.S. cents per bushel during the week, while corn and wheat losses ranged from five to 10 cents.
ICE canola weekly outlook: Off lows, but sideways trade likely
Reading Time: < 1 minute Canola futures trended higher during the week ended Oct. 15, with the November contract settling above its 20-day moving average for the first time in nearly a month. Optimism over thawing trade relations with China contributed to the gains, although the lack of any concrete movement to end the stiff tariffs on Canadian canola seed or oil tempered the advances.
North American grain/oilseed review: Canola continues higher
Reading Time: 2 minutes Glacier FarmMedia — ICE canola futures were stronger on Wednesday, seeing a continuation of Tuesday’s rally. While optimism over possible movement on trade talks with China remained somewhat supportive, analysts questioned whether the Canadian government would remove its tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles given the auto sector’s importance to vote-rich southern Ontario. November canola moved […] Read more
ICE canola firm at midday Wednesday
Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market was holding onto small gains in most months at midday Wednesday, taking some direction from the Chicago soy complex. Crude oil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were also higher on the day, providing spillover support for the Canadian oilseed. While optimism over possible movement on trade […] Read more
Canadian dollar and business outlook
Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was holding relatively steady Wednesday morning. At 8:57 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7121 or US$1=C$1.4043 which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7119 or US$1=C$1.4046. Canadian manufacturing sales dipped by 1.0 per cent in August to C$69.4 billion, reported Statistics Canada. Wholesale sales in […] Read more
ICE canola leans lower
Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange showed minimal losses on Wednesday morning. Chicago soyoil was up while European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were mostly higher. Crude oil also made gains, correcting itself from recent losses. The Canadian dollar was steady compared to Tuesday’s close. Alberta and most of Saskatchewan will see […] Read more
Global Markets: Canadian manufacturing sales dip
Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Canadian manufacturing sales dipped by 1.0 per cent in August to C$69.4 billion, reported Statistics Canada. Wholesale sales in the country fell by 1.2 per cent to C$85.4 billion. Strong export demand is forecast to cut into grain […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens with crude oil
Reading Time: < 1 minute Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar weaker on Tuesday, pressured by losses in crude oil. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7119 or US$1=C$1.4046, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7143 or US$1=C$1.4000. Canadian markets were closed Monday for Thanksgiving. The International Energy Agency raised its forecast for the world oil surplus in 2026 […] Read more
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