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Global Markets: Moe to accompany Carney in China

By GFM Network News January 13, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will join Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for a few engagements during the latter’s five-day visit to China, which began Tuesday. A news release from the province said the visit will build

Currency markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News January 13, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was holding relatively steady Tuesday morning amid broad geopolitical uncertainty. At 8:57 a.m. CST the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7206 or US$1=C$1.3877 which compares with Monday’s close of US$0.7207 or US$1=C$1.3875. The total value of building permits issued in Canada declined 13.1 per cent in November from the

Futures markets

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola off to a strong start

By GFM Network News January 13, 2026

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures were stronger on Tuesday morning, gleaning support from increases in Chicago soyoil and MATIF rapeseed. Losses in Malaysian palm oil as well as Chicago soybeans and soymeal tried to limit the upside in canola. Modest gains in crude oil underpinned the vegetable oils.

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U.S. grains: Corn drops to 12-week low on report of massive stocks, record harvest

By P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters January 12, 2026

Chicago | Reuters – U.S. corn futures plunged on Monday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that U.S. farmers and grain companies held the most corn in storage ever as of December 1, after growers harvested a record-breaking crop that was even bigger than previously expected. During the trading session, the most-active corn futures

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise, hogs fall on WASDE

By Geralyn Wichers January 12, 2026

Chicago cattle futures rose while hogs slipped back as the USDA raised its forecast for 2026 pork and beef production. Most-traded February live cattle futures gained 1.525 cents to close at 235.250 cents per pound. April contracts settled at 236.075 cents a pound, up 1.400 cents. Most-active March feeder cattle closed at 356.175 cents a

Currency markets

Canadian financial close: C$ firm Monday

By GFM Network News January 12, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was slightly firmer relative to its United States counterpart on Monday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7207 or US$1=C$1.3875, which compares with Friday’s close of US$0.7196 or US$1=C$1.3896. Gold climbed to record highs to start the week, rising above US$4,600 per ounce for the first time ever. Currency and

Markets, News, soybeans

USDA, attachés differ on South American soybeans

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 12, 2026

Prior to the January supply and demand report being released by the United States Department of Agriculture, its attachés in Argentina and Brazil issued their respective reports on oilseed production for 2025/26.

Futures markets

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola turns lower with CBOT grains, oilseeds

By GFM Network News January 12, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia -– Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange erased earlier gains and ended the session lower on Monday. Soybean prices on the Chicago Board of Trade were down by double digits after the United States Department of Agriculture raised its ending stock estimates. Global soybean and soyoil ending stock estimates were also higher

Markets, News

Larger U.S. corn carryout forecast; soybeans/wheat also up

By Phil Franz-Warkentin January 12, 2026

Corn ending stocks in the United States for 2025/26 will be much larger than earlier expectations, according to updated supply/demand tables from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Futures markets

ICE Midday: Canola regains positive momentum

By GFM Network News January 12, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange resumed their rallies on Monday morning after seeing negative movement on Friday. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were on the rise in the middle of trading. Meanwhile, crude oil traded on both sides of unchanged despite tensions in Iran and Venezuela. The United

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Markets

Global Markets: Moe to accompany Carney in China

Canadian dollar and business outlook

ICE Canada Morning Comment: Canola off to a strong start

U.S. grains: Corn drops to 12-week low on report of massive stocks, record harvest

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures rise, hogs fall on WASDE

Canadian financial close: C$ firm Monday

USDA, attachés differ on South American soybeans

North American Grain/Oilseed Review: Canola turns lower with CBOT grains, oilseeds

Larger U.S. corn carryout forecast; soybeans/wheat also up

ICE Midday: Canola regains positive momentum

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