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Canadian Dollar and Business Outlook: Loonie pulling back

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By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar stepped back on Wednesday morning, as its United States counterpart found strength. As of 8:37 am CST, the loonie was at US$0.7259 or US$1=C$1.3776, compared to Tuesday’s close of US$0.7274 or US$1=C$1.3748. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback gained 0.311 of a point
Currency markets

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie edges upwards

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By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar bumped up on Tuesday, supported by declines in the United States dollar and despite sharp losses in crude oil. The loonie closed at US$0.7274 or US$1=C$1.3748 compared to Monday’s close of US$0.7262 or US$1=C$1.3770. On the U.S. Dollar Index, the greenback was down
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Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: CBOT wheat sets fresh lows on supply pressure, Ukraine ceasefire talks

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Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures extended losses for a third session on Tuesday, slumping to fresh lows as the most-active contract hovered near prices not seen since late October, while bumper harvests in Argentina and Australia underscored hefty global supplies. The Rosario Grains Exchange last week raised its production estimate
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Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle rise, hogs recoup losses

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Chicago live and feeder cattle futures rose on Tuesday while hog contracts regained Monday’s losses. Most-active February live cattle futures closed at 230.700 cents a pound, up 0.150 cents. June live cattle settled up 0.275 cents at 223.700 cents per pound. Most-traded January feeder cattle gained 3.400 cents to close at 343.325 cents a pound
Futures markets

ICE canola dropping with crude, vegetable oils

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Glacier FarmMedia — ICE Futures canola contracts were weaker at midday Tuesday, hitting their lowest levels since March 2025. The move below C$600 per tonne in the nearby January contract was bearish from a technical standpoint. An analyst expected the March contract was also headed towards that level, as the futures converge ahead of the
Weekly Manitoba cattle table as of Dec. 12, 2025
Markets

Manitoba cattle prices Dec. 16

Here’s what local farmers were getting paid last week for their cattle at Manitoba livestock auction marts; prices covering the week Dec. 8-12, 2025.

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Here’s what local farmers were getting paid last week for their cattle at Manitoba livestock auction marts; prices covering the week Dec. 8-12, 2025.
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Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market sees wide price range

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For the week ending December 13, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $10 higher to $10 lower compared to seven days earlier. Overall volumes were lower compared to previous weeks which contributed to the wide price range across the Prairies. Adverse weather and variable quality were also factors influencing the price structure. Major operations more
Global markets

Global Markets: Crude oil drops Tuesday

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Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Crude oil prices slipped to their lowest levels in over six months on Tuesday, as optimism over peace talks to end the war between Russia and Ukraine weighed on values. Weak economic data out of China was also

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