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As China heads into the 2026/27 marketing year, the United States Department of Agriculture attachés in Beijing projected a few minor to moderate changes in the country’s soybean, canola, corn and wheat crops.
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USDA attachés forecast some changes in China’s oilseeds, cereals
Canadian financial close: C$ firm heading into weekend
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer on Friday, as world financial markets continued to react to the shifting news out of the Middle East. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7290 or US$1=C$1.3718, which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7284 or US$1=C$1.3728. Retail sales in Canada were up by 1.1 per cent in
U.S. Grain/Oilseed Review: CBOT grains step back
Glacier FarmMedia – All three major United States WHEAT varieties showed double-digit declines on Friday. Temperatures are expected to exceed 21 degrees Celsius over the weekend in the U.S. Plains and Midwest regions. The central and southern plains could also see temperatures above 30 C. Rainfall chances are forecast to improve at the start of
ICE Closing Review: Canola dips lower amidst choppy trade
Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange ended lower on Friday after a day of choppy trading. An analyst said there were numerous factors affecting canola prices, including trade and export volumes, the conflict in the Middle East and speculation over biofuel blends in the United States. Crude oil prices made more gains
ICE Midday: Canola dips lower despite strength in oils
Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were slightly lower in choppy trading on Friday. An analyst said there were many factors affecting canola prices including trade volumes, the conflict in the Middle East and speculation over biofuel blends in the United States. Chicago soyoil and European rapeseed were higher. There was no
Global Markets: Canadian retail sales increase
Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Statistics Canada reported on Friday that retail sales in January were up 1.1 per cent month-to-month at C$70.7 billion, driven by sales of motor vehicles and parts. Six of nine subsectors saw their sales rise during
Canadian dollar and business outlook
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer Friday morning. At 8:50 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7295 or US$1=C$1.3708 which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7284 or US$1=C$1.3728. Retail sales in Canada were up by 1.1 per cent in January from the previous month at C$70.7 billion, reported Statistics Canada.
ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola looking to add gains
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were attempting to climb higher on Friday morning, fending off a bout of choppiness. Support came from gains in Chicago soybeans and soyoil, as well as MATIF rapeseed, while Chicago soymeal was lower. With a holiday in Malaysia, the palm oil market was
Feed grain weekly: Barley bids rise with crude and corn
Feed grain bids in Western Canada were showing strength in mid-March, as gains in crude oil spill into the agricultural markets.
CBOT Weekly: Gains in commodities amidst Iran conflict differ from Ukraine war
To analyst Tom Lilja of Progressive Ag in Fargo, N.D., there’s a difference in the commodity markets currently with the Middle East war and four years ago when Russia invaded Ukraine.
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