Although United States President-elect Donald Trump won’t be sworn in until Jan. 20, he made a big splash in the markets during the week of Nov. 25.
Grain handling
Trump effect weakens canola
U.S. President-elect creates uncertainty with a single social media post
Managing around grain market chaos
U.S. President-elects tariff threats are already making market waves; here's what the Canadian grain farmer can do
U.S. President-elects tariff threats are already making market waves; here’s what the Canadian grain farmer can do to keep from getting bogged down in the chaos.
Agfinity declares bankruptcy
Agfinity Inc. officially filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 25, just over a month since the Alberta grain brokerage shut down operations and laid off employees.
Outside forces weigh on canola prices
Chicago soy complex pulls down all global oilseeds markets
Chicago soy complex pulls down all global oilseeds markets, including Canadian canola.
Wheat market faces challenges
Even as contracts move higher, wheat futures continue to face hurdles globally
U.S. wheat contracts move higher, but global forces are still putting pressure on the wheat futures market.
Low loonie likely to continue
There’s little on the horizon to suggest a quick recovery for the Canadian dollar
There’s little on the horizon to suggest a quick recovery for the Canadian dollar compared to the U.S.
Canadian agriculture minister visits China
MacAulay in China week of Nov. 11
The Canadian government confirmed on Nov. 19 that Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay met with Chinese officials to discuss the canola trade between the two countries. This came about a week after rumours in the media began swirling about the trip.
ICE Canada Weekly: Sideways trading likely until Trump sworn in
Uncertainty over policies of president-elect
As to where canola and other grains go in the coming months is somewhat uncertain, said analyst Wayne Palmer of Exceed Grain in Winnipeg. He pointed directly at the incoming Trump administration in the United States and the policies the president-elect has been touting.
CBOT Weekly: U.S. election drags down soybeans
Results from the United States election pulled down soybean prices at the Chicago Board of Trade during the week ended Nov. 13, 2024.
The Trump effect on grain markets
The once and future president will definitely shake up a few things
Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election sets the stage for significant moves in grain and oilseed markets over the next four years.