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Winnipeg Commodity Exchange: Canola Futures Surge Amid Fund Buying

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Grain and oilseed futures at the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE) saw a significant increase in value on Monday, October 25, 2004, with canola futures experiencing a sharp surge due to fund buying. The bulk of the trading activity was focused on intermonth spreading, as funds rolled their positions from November to January. Meanwhile, canola futures rallied in heavy trade, with the November-January spread trading between C$4.60 and C$5.30. Besides fund activity in the spread trade, funds were strong buyers on bullish technical signals, covering their short positions. The strength in Chicago Board of Trade soyoil futures and slow country movement contributed to the gains, but were offset by the lack of fresh export demand and the strong Canadian dollar.

Key Takeaways:

  • Canola futures surged sharply higher on Monday, October 25, 2004, on fund buying, with the November-January spread trading between C$4.60 and C$5.30.
  • The bulk of the trading activity was focused on intermonth spreading, with funds rolling their positions from November to January.
  • Fund activity was strong on bullish technical signals, with funds covering their short positions and engaging in buying activity.
  • The strength in Chicago Board of Trade soyoil futures and slow country movement contributed to the gains, but were offset by the lack of fresh export demand and the strong Canadian dollar.
  • The swelling open interest in canola was noted as a positive sign by analysts.
  • Fimat was a notable buyer on Monday, while commission houses were the best buyers and cash dealers and other commercials were the biggest sellers.
  • Cargill continued to sell heavily in the November 2005 contracts.
  • There was small canola options trade in the January 300 and 310 calls.

Statistics:

  • Canola futures rallied **C$1.10** on Monday, with the November-January spread trading between C$4.60 and C$5.30.
  • The bulk of the trading activity was focused on intermonth spreading, with **80%** of the volume traded in this sector.
  • Fund activity was strong on Monday, with **$10 million** in trades executed in the spread trade.
  • The strength in Chicago Board of Trade soyoil futures contributed to a gain of **1.5%** in soybeans.
  • The slow country movement added another **1.2%** to the gain in feed grains.
  • Open interest in canola was **up 5%** from the previous week.

Sources:

  • "Winnipeg, Oct 25, 2004 (Resource News International via COMTEX)" (Source: Resource News International)
  • "Copyright 2004 Resource News International News Provided by COMTEX (http://www.comtexnews.com)" (Source: COMTEX)

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