Global Markets: Israel pushes further into Gaza

Accusations of IDF bombing evacuation areas

Compiled by MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Dec. 4 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   Israeli Defence Forces said on Monday it ordered evacuations in 20 areas of the Gaza Strip as it continued its deadly military operation in the enclave. Reports said IDF allegedly bombed

ICE canola consolidates in narrow range Monday morning

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – ICE Futures canola contracts were mixed Monday morning, seeing some consolidation to start the week amid ideas Friday’s sharp losses were overdone. Statistics Canada raised its estimate for the country’s 2023/24 canola production to 18.3 million tonnes, from 17.4 million in September. That was at the higher end


Global Markets: Canada adds more jobs, unemployment rate up

Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Canada’s economy exceeded expectations by adding 25,000 jobs in November, but the unemployment rate still went up 0.1 of a point during that month to 5.8 per cent, according to a Statistics Canada (StatCan) report released on

Global Markets: Canada’s economy shrinks in Q3

Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Statistics Canada (StatCan) reported on Thursday that Canada’s economy contracted by 0.3 per cent in the third quarter, while also shrinking 1.1 per cent on an annualized basis. StatCan also revised its Q2 figures, which now


Global Markets: Negotiators work to extend truce

Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – On the final day of a temporary ceasefire by Israel and Hamas, international mediators worked in Qatar on Wednesday to extend it via the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Nine women, a teenage girl and

Global Markets: Israel, Hamas truce extended to Wednesday

Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Israel and Hamas agreed to an extension of a temporary ceasefire on Monday, adding two more days to their truce. During that time so far, Hamas has released 50 Israeli women and children, while Israel turned over


Global Markets: Israel, Hamas look to extend ceasefire

WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – On the final day of their original temporary ceasefire agreement, Israel and Hamas are seeking an extension on Monday. A fourth exchange of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian prisoners was expected to take place today. Israel said

Global Markets: Hamas/Israel truce holding in Gaza

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 24 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. A four-day ceasefire between Hamas and Israel began Friday, with no reports of fighting so far as the pause allows humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza. A prisoner exchange is expected to include 13 Israelis


Global Markets: Gaza truce delayed

By MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Nov. 23 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   A proposed ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has been delayed at least until Friday, as fighting continued in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. The Israeli military reported that it had launched 300