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Global Markets: U.S. forces board Venezuela-linked oil vessel

By GFM Network News January 7, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. United States forces have boarded a Venezuela-linked, Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it for weeks, reported the Associated Press on Wednesday. A U.S. military official said the vessel was pursued after it tried to

Futures markets

ICE canola maintains positive momentum

By GFM Network News January 7, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange extended their respective rallies on Wednesday morning, with the March and May contracts exceeding their 20-day averages. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit China next week where agriculture will be one of the topics discussed. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were higher.

Currency markets

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie drifts lower

By GFM Network News January 7, 2026

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar stepped back on Wednesday morning, getting little direction from the United States dollar and crude oil. As of 8:42 am CST, the loonie was at US$0.7246 or US$1=C$1.3798, compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.7252 or US$1=C$1.3789 On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback shed

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle rise, lean hogs mixed

By Geralyn Wichers January 6, 2026

Chicago lean hog futures ended Tuesday mixed while cattle made gains. Most-active February lean hog contracts closed down 0.475 cents at 85.675 cents a pound. April futures gained 0.075 cents to settle at 91.575 cents per pound. The USDA reported pork carcass cutout value at $91.25 per cwt on Tuesday afternoon, down $2.59. Most-traded February

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans retreat from one-week high on China purchases

By Reuters, Tom Polansek January 6, 2026

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures ended lower on Tuesday after jumping earlier to a one-week high as top importer China bought more U.S. supplies. Corn and wheat futures also finished weaker, with agricultural markets pulling back from gains during the previous session. Soybean futures turned down after the U.S. Department

Currency markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie slips

By GFM Network News January 6, 2026

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar gave up about a tenth of a cent on Tuesday but held off the worst of the pressure from a stronger United States dollar and weaker crude oil. The loonie closed at US$0.7252 or US$1=C$1.3789 compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7263 or US$1=C$1.3768. On

Livestock, Markets, News, peas, Pulses

Pulse Weekly: Lentils, peas facing challenges

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm January 6, 2026

Lentils and peas will be among those pulse crops facing challenges not only in January, but also for the rest of the 2025/26 marketing year and possibly beyond that, said Marlene Boersch of Mercantile Consulting Venture Inc. in Winnipeg.

Futures markets

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola holds onto small gains in most months

By GFM Network News January 6, 2026

Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market was mostly higher at Tuesday’s close, as speculative short covering and end-user bargain hunting provided support. However, a downturn in the Chicago soy complex tempered the upside. March canola settled right at its 20-day moving average, after climbing well above that level in early trade. Fund traders

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market poised to strengthen

By Jerry Klassen January 6, 2026

There were no feeder cattle sales in Western Canada for the week ending January 3. However, there were some sales in the U.S. and the Canadian markets will follow suit once activity returns to normal. For example, at the Ozarks Regional Stockyards in West Plains, Missouri, weaned and vaccinated steers and heifers over 750 pounds

Futures markets

ICE canola rally continuing Tuesday

By GFM Network News January 6, 2026

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Jan. 6 (MarketsFarm) — ICE Futures canola contracts were higher at midday Tuesday, seeing follow-through strength after Monday’s rally. March canola moved above its 20-day moving average, encouraging additional speculative buying. Fund traders were holding their largest net short position in canola of the past year at 91,500 contracts

Daily Network News

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Markets

Global Markets: U.S. forces board Venezuela-linked oil vessel

ICE canola maintains positive momentum

Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie drifts lower

U.S. livestock: Cattle rise, lean hogs mixed

U.S. grains: Soybeans retreat from one-week high on China purchases

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie slips

Pulse Weekly: Lentils, peas facing challenges

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola holds onto small gains in most months

Klassen: Feeder market poised to strengthen

ICE canola rally continuing Tuesday

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