A photo of the trading board for various countries' bonds, showing term, value, change and yield.

Bond markets become antsy over debt financing

Canada is unlikely to be the primary target of bond vigilante action later this year, but the country still needs to be cautious

Bond markets continue to be volatile as they become concerned about debt financing by most governments in advanced economies.


A ripe wheat crop bends in the wind.

Wheat prices stuck in a sideways trading range

The crop has been stubbornly static, despite trade threats flying and other commodities taking wild rollercoaster rides

Trade and tariff uncertainty may be triggering large price swings in canola and soybeans, but wheat remains largely immune to those broader geopolitical influences for the time being.



A canola field starting to bloom.

Canada’s canola supply grows tighter

Analysts say Agriculture Canada may have to cut its ending canola stocks estimate in half in response to booming exports

It is highly unusual to see a red number in the sea of black on Agriculture Canada’s monthly Grains and Oilseeds Supply and Disposition report.


A stock photo of a commodities market information screen showing line graph and values for various commodities, like canola, corn and oats.

Tariffs may threaten pricing

An analyst warns that tariffs and subsidies could throw a wrench into the commodity futures market

Tariffs and subsidies could undermine pricing mechanisms for many Canadian agricultural commodities, says an analyst.


A blooming yellow canola field beneath a brilliant blue sky with a few puffy white clouds.

U.S. bill would get canola back into biofuel game

The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit has been called a disaster for the sector, but proposed legislative changes are seen as welcome

Canola oil would be one of the main beneficiaries of proposed changes to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit making their way through U.S. Congress, says an analyst.

A lone blooming canola plant rises above the rest of the crop.

Canola weighing its place in U.S. biofuel future

Where canola hopes stand on the U.S. biofuel market and whether Canadian crops will or will not benefit

Where canola hopes stand on the U.S. biofuel market and whether Canadian crops will or will not benefit.