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Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie adds some strength

Crude oil lower on trade war concerns

By GFM Network News April 29, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was a little higher on Tuesday morning following the Liberal minority win in last night’s federal election. As of 8:33 am CDT, the loonie was at US$0.7228 or US$1=C$1.3835 compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7220 or US$1=C$1.3850. On the index, the greenback nudged up 0.051

Detail from the front of the CBOT building in Chicago. (Vito Palmisano/iStock/Getty Images)

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat futures set contract lows on forecasts for beneficial US rain

By Reuters, Tom Polansek April 28, 2025

U.S. wheat futures sank to contract lows on Monday on expectations that more rain will hit dry growing areas of the Plains after beneficial showers over the weekend, analysts said.

Currency markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie climbs a pinch higher

U.S. dollar continues sliding back

By GFM Network News April 28, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar nudged up on Monday as its United States counterpart weakened. However, gains were capped by losses in crude oil. The loonie closed on Monday at US$0.7220 or US$1=C$1.3850, compared to Friday’s finish of US$0.7213 or US$1=C$1.3863. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle rise as Mexican imports questioned

By Geralyn Wichers April 28, 2025

Chicago cattle contracts rose on Monday as the U.S. threatened to to block Mexican cattle imports over New World screwworm concerns.

Futures markets

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola, wheat show weakness

By GFM Network News April 28, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was mixed with gains in the front months while the new crop positions eased back. Chicago soyoil and European rapeseed were solidly in positive territory, while Malaysian palm oil was down. Crude oil prices were lower due to confusion over trade talks between the United States

Markets

Speculative net long position grows in canola

Bullish bets rise

By Phil Franz-Warkentin April 28, 2025

Speculative fund traders continue to add to their net long position in canola futures, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Cereals, Markets, News

Higher deliveries in most grains; Canola drops back March to March

Canola drops back March to March

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm April 28, 2025

There were several increases in the producer deliveries major grains report for March compared to a year ago, according to Statistics Canada on April 28. However, there were notable decreases in canola and rye from March to March.

Futures markets

ICE Midday: Canola lower on Election Day

By GFM Network News April 28, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The ICE Futures canola market was slightly lower coming out of the weekend amidst mixed sentiment in comparable oils. Chicago soyoil and European rapeseed were solidly in positive territory, while Malaysian palm oil was down. Crude oil prices were lower due to confusion over trade talks between the United States and

Canola futures were still showing strong the week ending April 25.

Comment, Markets, News & Opinion, Op/Ed

Canola market in an enviable position

Canola exports surpass projected amount as prices near $700 a tonne mark

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm April 28, 2025

Old crop canola futures spiked on April 24, which put the oilseed’s July contract in a good position to climb above C$700 per tonne.

Futures markets

ICE canola correcting lower to start week

By GFM Network News April 28, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was posting small losses Monday morning, seeing a modest correction to start the week after trending higher through April. The most-active July contract settled above the psychological C$700 per tonne mark on Friday but was back below that chart point Monday morning. A softer tone

Daily Network News

New strategies needed for Canadian agriculture to stand out in global trade

Feed Grains Weekly: Cash prices for wheat, barley largely flat

The Canadian GMO mustard wars: Dijon vs canola

Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie adds some strength

U.S. grains: Wheat futures set contract lows on forecasts for beneficial US rain

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie climbs a pinch higher

U.S. livestock: Cattle rise as Mexican imports questioned

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola, wheat show weakness

Speculative net long position grows in canola

Higher deliveries in most grains; Canola drops back March to March

ICE Midday: Canola lower on Election Day

Canola market in an enviable position

ICE canola correcting lower to start week

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