ICE Canola Midday: China news spurs increases

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were higher on Thursday morning, following news on China’s investigation into alleged canola dumping by Canada. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday that it’s extending its probe into the allegations to March 9 and will make a “fair and final ruling”



ICE canola rising Thursday morning

     Glacier FarmMedia — ICE canola futures were firm Thursday morning, finding spillover support from advances in outside markets. The Chicago soy complex was boosted by optimism over improving trade relations between China and the United States. However, large Brazilian crop prospects tempered the upside in beans. European rapeseed futures were also higher, while Malaysian






Canadian Financial Close: Loonie down, crude oil rises

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar showed a decline on Wednesday despite crude oil prices moving upward.      The loonie closed at US$0.7367 or US$1=C$1.3574, compared to US$0.7383 or US$1=C$1.3544 on Tuesday.      The United States Dollar Index gained 0.13 of a point at 96.93.      Crude oil prices were higher after U.S. President Donald



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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures jump back up, hogs fall

Chicago cattle futures jumped back up after Tuesday’s losses while hogs continued to slide. Most-active April live cattle contracts gained 3.550 cents to close at 240.975 cents per pound. June live cattle settled at 236.575 cents a pound, up 2.775 cents. Most-traded March feeder cattle closed at 367.450 cents per pound, up 2.675 cents. April