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Prices in the canola futures market were boosted by last-minute Trump tariff delay in the first week of February.
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Tariffs drive grain market moves
Canola futures prices boosted by last-minute Trump tariff delay
ICE Canola Midday: Tighter supplies pushing up prices
Reduced stocks with strong exports, domestic use
By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures remained on the rise late Monday morning, with the old crop contracts seeing larger increases while the new crop positions were up slightly. Tightening canola supplies in Canada contributed to the gains. Statistics Canada reported on Friday that total canola stocks were at
Canadian dollar and business outlook
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm — The Canadian dollar was softer Monday morning, as financial markets reacted to the latest tariff threats from United States President Donald Trump. At 8:51 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.6971 or US$1=C$1.4345 which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.6994 or US$1=C$1.4298. Trump said Sunday that he would
Global Markets: Trump to announce tariffs on steel, aluminum
Canada a major supplier of both to U.S.
By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. United States President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration will slap 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. Trump’s formal announcement is expected to be made
ICE canola making gains to start week
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The ICE Futures canola market was higher Monday morning, seeing a continuation of last week’s gains. Chicago soyoil was lower, European rapeseed was mixed and Malaysian palm oil was higher. Crude oil was up nearly US$1 per barrel despite concerns over tariff threats by United States President Donald Trump. The Canadian
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie strengthens to end week
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar was back in positive territory on Friday, ending the week 0.90 of a United States cent higher than one week earlier. The loonie closed at US$0.6994 or US$1=C$1.4298, more than US$0.6982 or US$1=C$1.4322 on Thursday. Statistics Canada reported today that the country added 76,000 jobs in December
U.S. livestock: Cattle prices pull back
Slaughter numbers down for cattle
Live and fed cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange were steady to lower on Friday, as the slaughter was behind pace.
U.S. grains: Corn, soy, wheat futures sag on renewed U.S. tariff worries
Chicago Board of Trade corn, soybean and wheat futures weakened on Friday on renewed worries that trade disputes could hurt demand for U.S. farm products, analysts said.
North American grain/oilseed review: Canola continues higher to end week
By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm — The ICE Futures canola market saw a continuation of Thursday’s rally on Friday, hitting its highest levels since November as tightening stocks and the need to ration demand provided support. Statistics Canada reported canola stocks in the country as of Dec. 31 at 11.382 million tonnes, which
Canola stocks shrink, wheat nudges up
StatCan issues stock report
With a decline of 19.2 per cent, total canola stocks in Canada dropped from a year ago, while all wheat stocks bumped up 0.9 per cent, Statistics Canada reported on Feb. 7.