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Carryover supply of many crops in Canada could complicate the market in 2026
Markets
Strong 2025 could mean complications for Canadian grain sector in 2026 says analyst
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie closes below 73 U.S. cents
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar was weaker on Friday, due to strength in the United States dollar and a poor jobs report from Statistics Canada. Gains in crude oil tempered the losses in the loonie. The Canadian dollar finished at US$0.7291 or US$1=C$1.3716 compared to Thursday’s close of US$0.7344 or US$1=C$1.3617.
Egyptian wheat imports to be firm as domestic output increases
As Egyptian wheat imports in 2026/27 are expected to remain relatively steady from the previous marketing year, the country’s wheat production is projected to bump up, the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Cairo reported on March 12.
CBOT review: Soybeans down with pre-weekend profit-taking
SOYBEAN futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were weaker on Friday, seeing a modest correction to end the week after trading at their highest levels in nearly two years. The losses came despite a turn higher in crude oil, as markets continue to react to shifting news out of the Middle East. Rising fertilizer
Canola, U.S. soybean crushes expanding
In calendar year 2025, the canola crushes in Canada and the United States remained above their respective five-year averages, Statistics Canada reported on March 13. While the U.S. soybean crush continued to expand, StatCan didn’t include any soybean crush data for 2025 due to confidentiality requirements under the Statistics Act.
ICE review: Canola at eight-month highs
Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market was stronger on Thursday, closing at their highest levels in eight months as contracts recovered from early profit-taking 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
ICE canola turns higher after early losses
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,
U.S. farmers rush to sell crops as Iran war fuels rally
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: Canadian unemployment rate rises in February
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
Canola drops with crude
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
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