Insights and Stories of Phil Franz-Warkentin

Nov. 12, 2024 at 3:24 pm CST

India has regained its spot as the top destination for Canadian yellow pea exports, but a looming end to duty-free imports could change trade flows in the New Year.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Nov. 6, 2024 at 3:24 pm CST

The ICE Futures canola market traded within a wide C$30 per tonne range during the first week of November, with the nearby price trends pointing sideways.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Nov. 5, 2024 at 3:30 pm CST

Speculators were busy covering short positions and moving more money to the long side of the canola market during the week ended Oct. 29, taking the net short position in the oilseed to its lowest level in over a year, according to the latest Commitments of Traders report from the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Nov. 1, 2024 at 3:36 pm CDT

The Canadian Senate passed two 'right to repair' bills amending the country's Copyright Act on Oct. 31, with the legislation now awaiting royal assent before becoming law.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Oct. 30, 2024 at 3:47 pm CDT

Soybean and corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade were pressured by losses in crude oil over the past week, but uncovered support and could see some choppiness ahead of the United States election. The commodities were in a 'tug-o-war' as large supplies were countered by good demand.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin