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ICE canola turns higher after early losses

By GFM Network News 13 minutes ago

Glacier FarmMedia — ICE Futures canola contracts were stronger at midday Friday, recovering from overnight losses. A turn higher in crude oil, after energy markets had initially moved lower, contributed to the eventual gains in canola. Weakness in the Canadian dollar, which was down by nearly half a cent relative to its United States counterpart,

Farmers were quick to sell crops as they sought to stem losses and questioned how long the rally would last. Corn and soybean prices at times have each been up about six per cent from their levels since before the war began. Photo: Getty Images Plus

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U.S. farmers rush to sell crops as Iran war fuels rally

By Reuters, Tom Polansek 37 minutes ago

U.S. grain prices have surged since the Iran war began, triggering a flurry of corn and soybean sales by farmers who squirreled away last year’s harvests due to weak prices.

Global markets

Global Markets: Canadian unemployment rate rises in February

By GFM Network News 2 hours ago

Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Canada’s unemployment rate edged up 0.2 points in February to 6.7 per cent, reported Statistics Canada. Employment declined by 84,000, with the largest losses in Quebec, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Employment increased in Newfoundland and Labrador and

Futures markets

Canola drops with crude

By GFM Network News 2 hours ago

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were lower on Friday, following the direction of crude oil. In an effort to reduce crude oil prices, the United States temporarily removed sanctions on Russian oil. Chicago soyoil and European rapeseed were down this morning, while Malaysian palm oil was higher. The Canadian Grain Commission

Currency markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie dips below 73 U.S. cents

By GFM Network News 3 hours ago

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar stepped back on Friday morning, following the latest Statistic Canada unemployment report. As of 8:36 am CDT, the Canadian dollar was at US$0.7299 or US$1=C$1.3698 compared to Thursday’s close of US$0.7344 or US$1=C$1.3617. On the United States Dollar Index, the greenback bumped up 0.286 of a point at 99.790.

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Feed grains weekly: Prices bump up

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm 19 hours ago

To Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge, there are two main reasons for recent increases for feed barley and wheat. Haley said on March 12 that there’s an ongoing lack of farmer selling, plus stiff competition from the grain companies looking to export barley.

Currency markets

Canadian Financial Close: No break for loonie

By GFM Network News 20 hours ago

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar continued to fade on Thursday, unable to climb higher on large upswings in crude oil. The loonie finished at US$0.7344 or US$1=C$1.3617 compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7360 or US$1=C$1.3587. On the United States Dollar Index, the greenback advanced 0.520 of a point at 98.500. Benchmark

Futures markets

U.S. grains/oilseeds review: Soybeans continue higher with crude oil

By GFM Network News 21 hours ago

SOYBEAN futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were stronger on Thursday, as continued strength in crude oil remained supportive. Crude oil was higher amid the escalating war in the Middle East, disrupting production and movement in the region. Cargill has reportedly stopped shipping soybeans from Brazil to China due to a change in Brazilian

Futures markets

ICE review: Canola holds onto small gains Thursday

By GFM Network News 21 hours ago

Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market was stronger on Thursday, taking some direction from activity in outside markets. Gains in crude oil amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East remained supportive for global vegetable oil markets. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were all higher. Widening canola crush margins contributed

Markets

CBOT Weekly: Middle East conflict continues to rattle markets

By Adam Peleshaty 1 day ago

The conflict in the Middle East is raising crop prices and plenty of price instability in the markets.

Daily Network News

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ICE canola turns higher after early losses

U.S. farmers rush to sell crops as Iran war fuels rally

Global Markets: Canadian unemployment rate rises in February

Canola drops with crude

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie dips below 73 U.S. cents

Feed grains weekly: Prices bump up

Canadian Financial Close: No break for loonie

U.S. grains/oilseeds review: Soybeans continue higher with crude oil

ICE review: Canola holds onto small gains Thursday

CBOT Weekly: Middle East conflict continues to rattle markets

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