Canadian dollar and business outlook

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was softer Thursday morning, as the United States currency saw some strength internationally. Talk that U.S. President Donald Trump was set to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell had roiled currency markets on Wednesday, but Trump later walked back those comments. At 9:28 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was[...]



ICE Canola Midday: Declines ‘defy logic’ says trader

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures remained lower late Wednesday morning, leaving at least one trader wondering why. “It defies logic,” the trader said. He suggested an influx of canola being hauled to Prairies elevators could be one reason for today’s losses. “There must be more canola out[...]


North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola rebounds, grains retreat

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were higher on Wednesday. This was despite the November contract finding resistance at the C$700 per tonne psychological level as it closed in on its 20- and 50-day moving averages. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were also higher, supporting canola prices. Crude[...]

ICE Canola Midday: Prices suddenly turn lower

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were falling back late Friday morning, after pushing higher by double-digits earlier. An analyst said canola had been climbing thanks to gains in the other oilseeds, particularly the Chicago soy complex. However, Chicago soyoil suddenly lost all of its increases today, with[...]



North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola rises, down day for grains

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were higher on Friday despite weakness in most comparable oils. Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm oil were down, while European rapeseed was mostly up. Crude oil declined due to the Trump administration allowing Chevron to resume operations in Venezuela. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are[...]