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Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie declines, gold finds record price

By GFM Network News March 27, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar continued its rollercoaster ride on Thursday morning. The loonie was at US$0.6984 or US$1=C$1.4318 as of 8:31 a.m. CDT, compared to Wednesday’s close at US$0.7009 or US$1=C$1.4268. On Wednesday, United States President Donald Trump confirmed there will be 25 per cent tariffs imposed on auto imports starting April

Futures markets

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola continues to rally

May contract pokes head above $600/tonne

By GFM Network News March 27, 2025

By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures remained on the upswing Thursday morning, pushing above two-week highs. As the May contract stepped over $600 per tonne it exceeded its 20-day average but was still well back of its other major averages. Support spilled over from gains in Chicago soybeans and

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

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U.S. grains: Chicago corn falls on USDA planting expectations

By Reuters March 26, 2025

Chicago corn futures dipped on Wednesday as traders anticipated a U.S. Department of Agriculture data release showing a significant uptick in corn acreage in 2025.

Cereals, Markets

CBOT Weekly: USDA plantings, stocks reports out March 31

Corn should be the winner in both reports

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm March 26, 2025

March 31 will be a busy day in the commodities market with the United States Department of Agriculture scheduled to release two major reports. At 11 am CDT on that Monday, the USDA will issue its grain stocks as of March 1 report along with its prospective plantings estimates for this spring.

Markets

ICE canola weekly outlook: Future cloudy for futures

Market awaiting upcoming U.S. tariffs

By Phil Franz-Warkentin March 26, 2025

The ICE Futures canola market posted solid gains during the week ended March 26 to trade at its best levels in more than two weeks despite recently imposed Chinese tariffs on canola oil and meal the looming threat of broad tariffs from the United States.

Currency markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, U.S. dollar index hit multi-week highs

By GFM Network News March 26, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – For the first time in more than a month, the Canadian dollar ended Wednesday above the 70 United States cent mark. The loonie finished at US$0.7009 or US$1=C$1.4268, compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.6995 or US$1=C$1.4296. It was the loonie’s highest close since Feb. 24. The U.S. Dollar Index reached its

Picture taken June 14, 2021. Todd Hertzog/Handout via REUTERS.

Livestock, Markets

U.S. Livestock: CME cattle rise as boxed beef values grow

By Geralyn Wichers March 26, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures made modest gains on Wednesday while boxed beef values climbed on steady consumer demand.

Futures markets

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola at two-week highs

By GFM Network News March 26, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market continued to correct off nearby lows on Wednesday, hitting its highest levels in two weeks in the nearby May contract. Gains in Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm oil provided spillover support, although European rapeseed was mixed. The spread between canola and

Futures markets

ICE canola continues higher Wednesday

By GFM Network News March 26, 2025

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — ICE Futures canola contracts were stronger at midday Wednesday, continuing to correct off nearby lows as the oilseed remains attractively priced compared to other options. Gains in Chicago soyoil provided spillover support, with Malaysian palm oil also firmer on the day. European rapeseed was mixed, but the

Global markets

Global Markets: Carney calls for caution in Chinese trade

By GFM Network News March 26, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. China does not share Canadian values when it comes to trade, said Prime Minister Mark Carney at a press conference Wednesday, noting that Canada should be careful when trading with the country. The threat of

Daily Network News

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open as Trump sees deal ‘soon’ to end war

Agriculture groups welcome seed, fertilizer approval bill

AAFC projects tighter canola stocks for 2026-27

Markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie declines, gold finds record price

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola continues to rally

U.S. grains: Chicago corn falls on USDA planting expectations

CBOT Weekly: USDA plantings, stocks reports out March 31

ICE canola weekly outlook: Future cloudy for futures

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, U.S. dollar index hit multi-week highs

U.S. Livestock: CME cattle rise as boxed beef values grow

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola at two-week highs

ICE canola continues higher Wednesday

Global Markets: Carney calls for caution in Chinese trade

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