Insights and Stories on Markets

Drozd: Gold shines in light of economic uncertainty

Aug. 4, 2011 at 7:00 am CDT

Gold has garnered a lot of attention since nearly doubling in price over the past three years and gaining over 600 per cent this past decade. Gold’s lustre comes from the fact investors have always viewed the shiny metal as a safe investment in times of economic uncertainty. Unknown outcomes […]

Pea prices sharply higher from year ago

Aug. 4, 2011 at 4:45 am CDT

By Brent Harder

Klassen: U.S. economy, stronger feedgrains weigh on feeders

Aug. 1, 2011 at 11:01 pm CDT

By Jerry Klassen

Russia is back in the wheat business

Jul. 22, 2011 at 12:52 pm CDT

By aleksandras-budrys

Dryness trims U.S. corn and soy prospects

Jul. 19, 2011 at 2:20 pm CDT

By Reuters

CWB working on open-market model: MCO

Jul. 15, 2011 at 5:01 pm CDT

The Canadian Wheat Board is already working on a model for converting the single-desk seller of western barley and wheat into an open-market grain company, the Manitoba Co-operator reports. But for this “new entity” to survive the federal government must make major concessions, including assuming CWB employees’ pension liability, CWB […]

By Allan Dawson

Canada to set new canola oil export record

Jul. 13, 2011 at 4:50 am CDT

Canadian canola oil exports are projected to have more than doubled over the past six years, as Canada’s domestic crush has increased, and demand continues to grow. Back in 2004-05, Canada exported 900,000 tonnes of canola oil, while in 2010-11 the country is pegged to export 2.34 million tonnes, which […]

By Brent Harder

CWB extends FlexPro, FPC, BPC deadlines

Jul. 12, 2011 at 3:26 pm CDT

Prairie wheat and barley growers who want to get in on the Canadian Wheat Board’s FlexPro pricing option for 2011-12, or to sign up for its fixed price contract (FPC) or basis price contract (BPC), now have until mid-March. The board on Tuesday said it would widen the window to […]

Klassen: Upward momentum lifts feeder cattle

Jul. 11, 2011 at 11:01 pm CDT

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were $2 to $3 higher last week. Most auction markets reported very little volume and many cattle buyers remain on holidays at the Calgary Stampede. In central Alberta, 800- to 900-pound steers averaged $128 with feedlots showing stronger interest for heavier replacements. Alberta packers bought […]

By Jerry Klassen

Canola exports to decline as supplies tighten

Jul. 11, 2011 at 10:59 pm CDT

Canadian exports of canola are projected to decline for a third consecutive year in 2010-11 and a fourth straight year in 2011-12, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. However, the lower export numbers are not for lack of demand. Canada is forecast to export 7.1 million tonnes of canola seed […]

By Brent Harder