ICE Futures canola market was weaker on Friday, settling at its weakest levels in two weeks. Speculative selling was a feature as fund traders liquidated long positions. Losses in Chicago soyoil and a firmer tone in the Canadian dollar contributed to the bearish tone in canola. The canola market will be closed Monday for Terry […] Read more
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North American grain/oilseed review: Canola falls Friday
ICE canola weaker at midday Friday
By Phil Franz-Warkentin Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market was weaker at midday Friday, taking some direction from Chicago soyoil. European rapeseed futures were also down on the day, although Chicago soybeans and Malaysian palm oil were firmer. Chart-based selling was a feature, as fund traders were thought to be liquidating long positions […] Read more
Canadian dollar and business outlook
Glacier FarmMedia — The Canadian dollar was stronger Friday morning as currency markets reacted to the latest trade news out of the United States. At 9:14 a.m. CDT the Canadian dollar was trading at US$0.7254 or US$1=C$1.3785 which compares with Thursday’s close of US$0.7223 or US$1=C$1.3844. U.S. President Donald Trump signed executive orders placing import […] Read more
Global Markets: U.S. ups tariffs on Canada
Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday raising the tariff on Canadian goods to 35 per cent, from 25 per cent. Most Canadian exports fall under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and can still […] Read more
ICE canola retreats to start August
Glacier FarmMedia — Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange were in the red on Friday morning as a lack of weather concerns pressured the oilseed. Most of Saskatchewan and Alberta will see rain showers either this weekend or at the start of next week. Most of southern Manitoba is expected to be warm and dry […] Read more
Canadian Financial Close: Loonie slips some more
Aug. 1 deadline looms for trade deals with U.S.
By Glen Hallick Glacier Farm Media | MarketsFarm – The Canadian dollar stepped back nearly two-tenths of a cent on Thursday, as Canada-United States trade talks pressed towards Friday’s deadline. The loonie finished at US$0.7223 or US$1=C$1.3844, compared to Wednesday’s close of US$0.7241 or US$1=C$1.3811. The U.S. Dollar Index nudged up 0.229 of a point […] Read more
ICE review: Canola posts small losses after choppy day
ICE Futures canola market settled with small losses on Thursday but ended well off its session lows as early fund selling subsided and speculators returned to the buy side as the day progressed. November canola was down by as much as C$14 per tonne Thursday morning but recovered ground in the last two hours of […] Read more
ICE canola weaker with fund selling
Glacier FarmMedia — The ICE Futures canola market was weaker at midday Thursday, hitting fresh two-week lows as losses in Chicago soyoil spilled over to weigh on values. Speculative funds were likely behind much of the selling as they adjusted positions, said a trader, adding that the relatively small open interest in the canola market […] Read more
ICE canola falling further
Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – Canola futures on the Intercontinental Exchange extended Wednesday’s downturn this morning, pressured by declining comparable oils. Chicago soyoil, European rapeseed and Malaysian palm oil were down while crude oil also showed losses due to rising United States stockpiles. Most of the Prairies will see sunny skies and warm temperatures the rest […] Read more
Global Markets: Canadian GDP slips in May
Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Canada’s gross domestic product was down 0.1 per cent in May compared to the previous month, marking the second monthly decline in a row, reported Statistics Canada. Advanced readings for June point to a 0.1 per cent […] Read more
