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Canadian Financial Close: C$ strengthens

By GFM Network News May 20, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was stronger on Tuesday, as currency markets reacted to the latest inflation data. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7176 or US$1=C$1.3935, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7154 or US$1=C$1.3979. Canadian markets were closed Monday for Victoria Day. Canada’s consumer price index was up 1.7 per cent

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Chicago hogs, cattle mixed

By Geralyn Wichers May 20, 2025

Chicago cattle and lean hog futures ended mixed on Wednesday even as consumer demand remained strong ahead of Memorial Day.

Futures markets

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: July canola, wheat rise highest

By GFM Network News May 20, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The July contract on the ICE Futures canola market made a large gain on Tuesday, surpassing the C$720 per tonne level before closing below it. New crop contracts were modestly higher. As canola takes a record long position, an analyst said demand for the oilseed must slow down. He estimated 22

Markets, News, Pulses

Pulse weekly: Early start expected for Indian monsoon

Rains bode well for crop production

By Phil Franz-Warkentin May 20, 2025

The onset of India’s annual southwest monsoon is expected over the next four-to-five days, which would make for the earliest start of the rainy season since 2009 and sets the stage for good crop production going forward.

Cereals, Markets, News

Alberta seeding leaps ahead by almost 30 points

Moisture levels still strong despite declines

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 20, 2025

Spring planting in Alberta made a 27-point jump at 47 per cent complete during the week ended May 13, according to the latest crop report from the province. That's 21 points above the five-year average.

Futures markets

ICE Midday: July canola rises, new crop steady

By GFM Network News May 20, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The July contract on the ICE Futures canola market continued its demand-based rally. Meanwhile, the new crop positions were narrowly mixed. An analyst said while demand for old crop canola needs to slow down, the price outlook is better than originally thought. He estimated 22 million tonnes would be required

Cattle graze in Manitoba’s Parkland region. Photo: Alexis Stockford

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Buying interest for feeder cattle subsides

By Jerry Klassen May 20, 2025

For the week ending May 16, Western Canadian feeder markets were steady to $6 higher on average compared to seven days earlier. Heifers were relatively unchanged but steers were notably stronger, especially on replacements over 800 pounds.

Currency markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News May 20, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was stronger Monday morning. At 8:54 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7175 or US$1=C$1.3937 which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7154 or US$1=C$1.3979. Canadian markets were closed Monday for Victoria Day. Canada’s consumer price index was up 1.7 per cent on an annual basis

Global markets

Global Markets: Canada’s inflation rate eases off

By GFM Network News May 20, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Statistics Canada reported Tuesday that the country’s inflation rate declined to 1.7 per cent in April, largely due to lower crude oil prices and by eliminating the consumer carbon tax. While gasoline prices dropped 18.1

Futures markets

ICE Canada Morning Comment: New crop canola pulls back

Mixed support from comparable oils

By GFM Network News May 20, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures turned mostly lower on Tuesday morning following the long weekend. While there were gains in the old crop July contract, the new crop positions eased back. Pressure on canola came from declines in Chicago soybeans and soyoil, while support was derived from gains

Daily Network News

Southern California honeybees show resistance to varroa mites

Pulse Weekly: SaskPulse optimistic despite input, crop price concerns

Canadian aquaculture should be classed as agriculture, industry groups say

Markets

Canadian Financial Close: C$ strengthens

U.S. livestock: Chicago hogs, cattle mixed

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: July canola, wheat rise highest

Pulse weekly: Early start expected for Indian monsoon

Alberta seeding leaps ahead by almost 30 points

ICE Midday: July canola rises, new crop steady

Klassen: Buying interest for feeder cattle subsides

Canadian dollar and business outlook

Global Markets: Canada’s inflation rate eases off

ICE Canada Morning Comment: New crop canola pulls back

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