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Canadian Financial Close: Loonie retakes ground

Hard loss for greenback

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By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar finished higher on Thursday by almost two-tenths of cent as the United States dollar pulled back while crude oil edged upward. The loonie closed on Thursday at US$0.7048 or US$1=C$1.4188, compared to Wednesday’s finish of US$0.7031 or US$1=C$1.4223. On the U.S. Dollar Index,
Futures markets

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola rises, grains mixed

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Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market maintained positive momentum, aided by rising comparable oils. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were all higher. Crude oil also made gains despite a buildup of United States inventories. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada raised its estimates for both 2024-25 and 2025-26 canola stocks by
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Feed Grains Weekly: Overbooked end-users worried about tariffs on Canadian beef

Feed wheat, U.S. corn too expensive

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There won't be a whole lot of movement of feed grains on the Canadian Prairies any time soon, stated Darcy Haley, vice-president of Ag Value Brokers in Lethbridge. He said not only are the end-users overbooked, but the relentless uncertainty over tariffs continues to dominate the cattle industry across Western Canada.
Futures markets

ICE Midday: Canola still climbing higher

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Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The ICE Futures canola market maintained positive momentum in the middle of Thursday trading, aided by rising comparable oils. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were all higher. Crude oil was also making gains despite a buildup of United States inventories. The Canadian dollar was up more than one-tenth
Global markets

Global Markets: Trump seeks tariffs on lumber

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Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – United States President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration is considering a 25 per cent levy on imported lumber and forest products. If the new tariff is added onto current duties, Canadian softwood lumber
Futures markets

ICE canola rising Thursday morning

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By Phil Franz-Warkentin   Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market was stronger Thursday morning, trading just below the three-month highs hit Wednesday. Gains in Chicago soybeans and soyoil provided spillover support, with Malaysian palm oil also firm in overnight activity. However, European rapeseed was mixed. Supportive chart signals and the need
Currency markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Positive momentum for loonie

Lower greenback, higher crude oil

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By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar climbed higher on Thursday morning aided by declines in its United States counterpart and upticks in crude oil. As of 8:32 am CST, the loonie was at US$0.7046 or US$1=C$1.4191 compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7031 or US$1=C$1.4223. On the United States Dollar Index, the

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