Global Markets: Ma bolts to Liberals

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. With now former Conservative MP Michael Ma having crossed the House of Commons floor to join the governing Liberals on Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney is one seat away from having a majority.


ICE canola weaker Friday morning

Glacier FarmMedia — ICE canola futures were weaker Friday morning, taking back most of Thursday’s gains. Soybean and soyoil futures in Chicago were down in early activity, accounting for some spillover selling pressure in canola. European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were also lower. Canada exported 289,200 tonnes of canola during the week ended Dec.



Grain truck unloading wheat in Binscarth, Manitoba on Sept. 25, 2025.

Riding market swings can add farm profit

Regular price trends in the grain market can help farmers pinpoint how and when to sell their grain with more confidence, analyst says

Regular price trends in the grain market can help farmers pinpoint how and when to sell their grain with more confidence, analyst says



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U.S. livestock: Chicago cattle, hogs rise

Chicago cattle and hog futures closed higher on Thursday. Most-active February live cattle futures settled at 230.950 cents a pound, up 2.245 cents. April contracts closed up 2.300 cents at 230.675 cents per pound. Most-active January feeder cattle contracts closed at 343.400 cents per pound, up 5.025 cents. March futures settled at 337.675 cents a



Canadian Financial Close: Loonie climbs, crude oil reverses

Glacier FarmMedia – The Canadian dollar ended Thursday with its highest close since Sept. 17.          The loonie jumped to US$0.7260 or US$1=C$1.3774, compared to US$0.7228 or US$1=C$1.3835 on Wednesday and the U.S. Dollar Index dropped 0.47 of a point at 98.32. This followed the Bank of Canada maintaining its key rates of 2.25 per

North American Grain and Oilseed Review: Canola closes higher

CBOT reacts to a number of reports

By Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – Intercontinental Exchange canola futures climbed higher on Thursday as traders look to exit the January contract. Increases in Chicago soybeans and soymeal as well as those in MATIF rapeseed supported prices, but declines in Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm oil tempered the upside. Losses in crude oil