Insights and Stories on Markets

Feb. 3, 2025 at 2:27 pm CST

The federal government has released a list of items imported from the United States to see 25 per cent tariffs starting on Feb. 4, 2025.

By Adam Peleshaty

Jan. 29, 2025 at 3:20 pm CST

Tariff threats from United States President Donald Trump have the canola market on edge.

By Adam Peleshaty

Jan. 29, 2025 at 2:27 pm CST

Corn futures at the Chicago Board of Trade have climbed steadily higher over the past two months, although the uptrend could soon run into resistance as the grain nears overbought territory and farmers will be looking to make some sales.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jan. 28, 2025 at 3:10 pm CST

Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange hit fresh contract highs once again on Tuesday, with expectations for declining U.S. inventories behind some of the buying interest.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Jan. 28, 2025 at 11:39 am CST

For the week ending January 25, Western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $$3-$6/cwt on either side of unchanged compared to seven days earlier. Higher quality genetics and lower flesh replacements were slightly firmer; however, feedlot operators incorporated the appropriate discounts on fleshier types and lower efficiency, smaller frame animals.

By Jerry Klassen