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European Union barley exports could reach a 10-year high this season as brisk feed demand overseas and reduced competition from the Black Sea region help the EU to shift a large harvest.
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Export flurry boosts EU barley market to ease grain glut
ICE Midday: Canola holds steady to higher after StatCan release
Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange remained steady to higher following the release of Statistics Canada’s grain stocks report. Canola stocks as of Dec. 31, 2025 totaled 15.62 million tonnes, compared to 13.23 million one year earlier and the five-year average of 12.61 million. An analyst said he expects canola’s rally to
Canadian dollar and business outlook
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was stronger Friday morning, as markets watched for any developments from talks between the United States and Iran. At 9:11 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7332 or US$1=C$1.3639 which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7312 or US$1=C$1.3676. Canada’s unemployment rate fell to 6.5 per cent in
Global Markets: Canada’s unemployment rate, jobs down
Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Statistics Canada reported on Friday that Canada’s unemployment rate ticked down 0.3 of a point at 6.5 per cent, the lowest since September 2024. Full-time employment increased slightly by 0.3 per cent, but part-time employment dipped
ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola nudges up
By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were slightly higher on Friday morning due to mixed support from comparable oils. Support came from upticks in the Chicago soy complex, but Malaysian palm oil was lower and MATIF rapeseed was mixed. Crude oil stepped back, putting pressure on the vegetable oils.
Canadian financial close: C$ edges lower Thursday
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly softer relative to its United States counterpart on Thursday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7312 or US$1=C$1.3676, which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7316 or US$1=C$1.3668. Currency markets reacted to news Thursday that the Bank of England would leave borrowing costs unchanged after a 5-4 vote. The
U.S. grains: Soy rally continues after Trump says China to expand purchases
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago soybeans extended gains on Thursday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said China had raised a target for U.S. soybean purchases under a trade truce. Corn and wheat ticked up with spillover support from soybeans, though a firmer dollar and easing weather concerns capped the cereal markets. Soybeans rallied
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall after strike authorization vote
Chicago | Reuters – CME live and feeder cattle futures stumbled on Thursday, breaking a three-day rally under pressure from a strike authorization vote at a JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado, analysts said. However, bullish fundamentals, including a tight cattle supply and the ongoing closure of the southern border to Mexican cattle imports, will
North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola, soybeans extend their rallies
Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange extended their rally on Thursday, supported by vegetable oils and the Chicago soy complex. Chicago soybeans gained 20 cents per bushel, while soyoil was steady. European rapeseed was up, while Malaysian palm oil was down. Crude oil lost nearly US$2 per barrel after the United States
Feed grain weekly: Barley bids firm in early February
Feed grain bids in Western Canada have shown some modest strength recently, although holding rangebound overall.
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