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Global Markets: U.S./China to meet

By GFM Network News May 9, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Representatives from the United States and China will meet in Switzerland this weekend to discuss trade. Optimism the talks could lead to easing tariffs underpinned grain and oilseed markets on Friday. Hot and dry weather

Currency markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie down, unemployment up

By GFM Network News May 9, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar eased off on Friday morning after the release of mixed economic news from Statistics Canada. The loonie was at US$0.7184 or US$1=C$1.3920 as of 8:30 a.m. CDT, compared to Thursday’s close at US$0.7191 or US$1=C$1.3906. StatCan reported today the country’s unemployment rate increased by two-tenths of a

Futures markets

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola pushing upward

Old crop supplies continue to dwindle

By GFM Network News May 9, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were higher on Friday morning, as old crop supplies continued to shrink. The Canadian Grain Commission reported cumulative canola exports for 2024/25 reached 7.88 million tonnes, further exceeding the 7.50 million Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada projected for the marketing year. On

Beef prices that are likely to remain strong as retailers prepare for Labor Day demand. Photo: iStock/Getty Images

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle resume climb as grilling season approaches

By Geralyn Wichers May 8, 2025

Chicago cattle futures resumed their climb, Thursday, as summer grilling season approaches.

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans up ahead of US-China talks, corn slips on good weather

By Reuters May 8, 2025

Chicago soybean futures crept higher on Thursday as higher soyoil futures and hopes that upcoming U.S.-China trade talks in Switzerland could reduce trade tensions that have disrupted U.S. grain and oilseeds exports, analysts said.

Currency markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie falls as U.S. dollar strengthens

By GFM Network News May 8, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar dropped sharply on Thursday, closing at its lowest level since April 15. The loonie ended the day at US$0.7191 or US$1=C$1.3907, compared to US$0.7248 or US$1=C$1.3796 on Wednesday. The United States Dollar Index jumped 1.06 points at 100.67 as the markets anticipate trade talks between the U.S. and

Research based on the financial statements of almost 3,000 Illinois corn and soybean farmers suggests farmers in aggregate are likely to sell four per cent more of their stored grain every time capital costs go up by one per cent. Photo: File

Cereals, Markets, News, Pulses

Sharp drop in canola stocks

StatCan releases grain stocks as of March 31 report

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm May 8, 2025

Statistics Canada reported total canola stocks have plummeted over the last year. The federal agency released its grain stocks as of March 31 report on May 8. Also in the StatCan report, all wheat stocks declined moderately and there were other significant changes.

Futures markets

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola weakens despite tight stocks

By GFM Network News May 8, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market settled with small losses on Thursday after trading within a wide range. Confirmation of tightening supplies provided early support. Statistics Canada reported canola stocks in all positions as of March 31 at 5.9 million tonnes. That was down 38.7 per cent

Futures markets

ICE canola retreats at midday Thursday

By GFM Network News May 8, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was weaker at midday Thursday, retreating from early gains after running into chart resistance. Confirmation of tightening supplies provided early support. Canadian canola stocks in all positions as of March 31 came in at 5.9 million tonnes, reported Statistics Canada. That was

Global markets

Global Markets: U.S./U.K. reach trade deal

By GFM Network News May 8, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. The United States and United Kingdom have reached a “full and comprehensive” trade deal, said President Donald Trump on social media. Details were not immediately available and were being released later in the morning.

Daily Network News

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Markets

Global Markets: U.S./China to meet

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie down, unemployment up

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola pushing upward

U.S. livestock: Cattle resume climb as grilling season approaches

U.S. grains: Soybeans up ahead of US-China talks, corn slips on good weather

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie falls as U.S. dollar strengthens

Sharp drop in canola stocks

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola weakens despite tight stocks

ICE canola retreats at midday Thursday

Global Markets: U.S./U.K. reach trade deal

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