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Canadian financial close: C$ firm Wednesday

By GFM Network News January 14, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer relative to its United States counterpart on Wednesday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7206 or US$1=C$1.3877, which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7201 or US$1=C$1.3886. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a trade mission to China this week. The trip is the first by a

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

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U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans recover from 3-month low on technical bounce

By Reuters January 14, 2026

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago corn and soybean futures steadied on a technical bounce on Wednesday after sliding to their lowest since October this week, with traders weighing larger-than-anticipated U.S. supply forecasts, Chinese demand and crop prospects in South America. Wheat futures were little changed as the market also paused following losses triggered by U.S.

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U.S. livestock: Cattle futures retreat on profit taking

By Reuters January 14, 2026

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures slid on Wednesday on a round of profit taking following multi-month highs set during the previous session, analysts said. Cattle futures had climbed the previous day on a tight cattle supply and strong packer demand. “We were fairly overbought in the short term, so you saw

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ICE Weekly: All eyes on Carney in China

By Adam Peleshaty January 14, 2026

Jamie Wilton, trader for RJ O’Brien in Winnipeg, said he and the canola trade is watching and waiting while Prime Minister Mark Carney visits China this week.

The Chicago Board of Trade building on May 28, 2018. (Harmantasdc/iStock Editorial/Getty Images)

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CBOT Weekly: Expect sideways trading for now

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 14, 2026

Look for trading of soybeans, corn and wheat at the Chicago Board of Trade remain sideways for the balance of January, perhaps longer, said Ryan Ettner, broker with Allendale Inc. in McHenry, Ill.

Futures markets

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola pulls back, U.S. grains higher

By GFM Network News January 14, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange returned to the red on Wednesday, receiving little support from comparable oils. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were down. However, crude oil made gains due to inflamed tensions in Iran. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in China earlier today for

Futures markets

ICE Midday: Canola takes a step back

By GFM Network News January 14, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were slightly lower in the middle of Wednesday trading amidst a weaker Canadian dollar and mixed sentiment in comparable oils. Chicago soyoil was relatively steady, while European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were down. Crude oil made gains as tensions escalate in Iran. Canadian Prime Minister

FranceAgriMer raised its outlook for soft wheat stocks at the end of 2025/26 to 2.80 million tons from 2.74 million. Photo: Greg Berg

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FranceAgriMer cuts non-EU wheat export forecast and raises EU shipments

By Reuters January 14, 2026

Farm office FranceAgriMer on Wednesday cut its forecast for French soft wheat exports outside the European Union in 2025/26, to 7.50 million metric tons from 7.60 million expected last month, but still more than double the volume shipped in 2024/25.

Markets, spring-wheat

Prairie CWRS wheat bids firm to start 2026

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 14, 2026

Canada Western Red Spring wheat bids moved higher in early January, as support from a weaker Canadian dollar countered the bearish influence of small declines for spring wheat futures in the United States.

Currency markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News January 14, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was holding relatively steady Wednesday morning. At 9:07 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7200 or US$1=C$1.3889 which compares with Tuesday’s close of US$0.7201 or US$1=C$1.3886. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is in China this week, with trade expected to be a key topic of discussion. Carney’s

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Canadian financial close: C$ firm Wednesday

U.S. grains: Corn, soybeans recover from 3-month low on technical bounce

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures retreat on profit taking

ICE Weekly: All eyes on Carney in China

CBOT Weekly: Expect sideways trading for now

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola pulls back, U.S. grains higher

ICE Midday: Canola takes a step back

FranceAgriMer cuts non-EU wheat export forecast and raises EU shipments

Prairie CWRS wheat bids firm to start 2026

Canadian dollar and business outlook

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