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North American grain/oilseed review: Canola weaker at Friday’s close

By GFM Network News October 17, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — ICE canola futures traded to both sides of unchanged on Friday but failed to hold onto earlier gains and settled with small losses. Trade talks between Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand and her Chinese counterpart brought renewed optimism that a resolution to the countries’ tariff dispute could be reached. However, an actual

Crops, Markets, spring-wheat, winter-wheat

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Most Western Canadian bids higher

By Adam Peleshaty October 17, 2025

Western Canadian wheat prices were higher on Oct. 16, 2025 compared to the past week.

Futures markets

ICE canola firm at midday Friday

By GFM Network News October 17, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market was stronger at midday Friday, finding some direction from gains in Chicago soyoil. Trade talks between Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand and her Chinese counterpart brought renewed optimism that a resolution to the countries’ tariff dispute could be reached and contributed to the gains in canola. However,

Markets, Reuters

Western Australia could reap record harvest as crop estimates rise again, GIWA says

By Reuters October 17, 2025

Western Australia will produce nearly 1 million metric tons more wheat this season than was expected a month ago, an industry group said on Friday.

Global markets

Global Markets: Canadian foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart

By GFM Network News October 17, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand met with her Chinese counterpart in Beijing, with trade at the top of the agenda. “Both ministers reaffirmed a shared commitment to engage at all levels to ensure the relationship and strategic partnership

Currency markets

Canadian dollar and business outlook

By GFM Network News October 17, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar remained rangebound Friday morning, lacking any clear direction. At 9:02 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7120 or US$1=C$1.4045 which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7118 or US$1=C$1.4048. Speaking in Washington, D.C., on Thursday Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said the growth outlook remained

Futures markets

ICE canola in positive territory

By GFM Network News October 17, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange showed independent strength on Friday morning amidst mixed sentiment in comparable oils. Chicago soyoil and Malaysian palm oil made gains while European rapeseed was lower. Crude oil prices were mostly steady. The Canadian dollar was up less than one-tenth of a United States cent compared to

Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Live cattle hit contract highs on cash market strength

By Karl Plume, Reuters October 16, 2025

Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures climbed to fresh contract highs on Thursday as a firm cash market and stabilizing beef prices supported the market, analysts said. Feeder cattle were flat to higher, with nearby contracts consolidating after recent strong gains, although the market remains well supported by tight supplies. Beef

Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Corn rises on US yield concerns, strong crush demand lifts soybeans

By Karl Plume, Reuters October 16, 2025

U.S. corn futures rose for a third straight day on Thursday and hit a 1-1/2 week high on reports of lower-than-expected harvest yields in some areas of the Midwest and forecasts for rain that could delay further field work.

Currency markets

Canadian Financial Close: C$ holding steady

By GFM Network News October 16, 2025

Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar held steady on Thursday. The Canadian dollar settled at US$0.7118 or US$1=C$1.4048, which compares with Wednesday’s close of US$0.7120 or US$1=C$1.4045. Speaking in Washington, D.C., Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said the growth outlook remained “soft” for the country. “We do expect growth in the second

Daily Network News

ICE Canada Weekly: U.S. biodiesel mandate will be a boon for canola

CBOT weekly: Planted area in focus

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Western Canadian bids move upward

Markets

North American grain/oilseed review: Canola weaker at Friday’s close

Prairie Wheat Weekly: Most Western Canadian bids higher

ICE canola firm at midday Friday

Western Australia could reap record harvest as crop estimates rise again, GIWA says

Global Markets: Canadian foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart

Canadian dollar and business outlook

ICE canola in positive territory

U.S. livestock: Live cattle hit contract highs on cash market strength

U.S. grains: Corn rises on US yield concerns, strong crush demand lifts soybeans

Canadian Financial Close: C$ holding steady

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