Insights and Stories on Basis Levels

Aug. 25, 2015 at 7:55 pm CDT

CNS Canada — Despite a turbulent start to the week for most commodities due to China’s stock market crash, basis levels for canola remain relatively attractive in Manitoba and much of the Prairies, according to an industry watcher. Canola growers have been receiving cash prices of roughly $10.50 in Manitoba […]

By Dave Sims

Jan. 30, 2015 at 7:36 pm CST

CNS Canada — The difference between futures markets and cash markets for any exchange-traded commodities can usually be brought into focus by the basis — that is, except in Prairie wheat, where that focus has now gone fuzzy. Typically, a wide or narrow basis provides some indication of how representative […]

By Phil Franz-Warkentin