Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Grain and Oilseed Futures Climb Modestly Amid Choppy Trade

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The Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE) grain and oilseed futures posted modest gains on Monday, led by canola as it rallied in sync with the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soy complex. Traders pointed to the market's reaction to shifting weather conditions in the US, with former Hurricane Dennis moving across the southeast. The canola market was characterized as being "firmly in the grip of the summer doldrums" with limited trading activity, resulting in a light volume of 2,000 contracts by mid-session.

Key Takeaways:

  • Canola futures were modestly higher due to the rallying CBOT soy complex, despite expected weakness in the market.
  • Trades were influenced by the shifting weather conditions in the US, with former Hurricane Dennis impacting the southeast.
  • Commercials were the best buyers, with crusher buying and routine Japanese export pricing contributing to the firmer tone.
  • The sluggish export pace, favorable crop outlook, and strong Canadian dollar limited the market's upside.
  • The market was characterized as being in the "summer doldrums," with light trading activity.
  • Trade was primarily driven by commercials, with almost no activity fromFeed grain and Western barley markets.
  • Midsession volume for canola futures was estimated at 2,000 contracts.

Statistics:

  • Canola futures were modestly higher due to the rallying CBOT soy complex.
  • The market was characterized as being in the "summer doldrums" with light trading activity.
  • Commercials were the best buyers, with crusher buying and routine Japanese export pricing accounting for 3,000 to 4,000 metric tons of canola.
  • The strong Canadian dollar limited the market's upside.
  • Midsession volume for canola futures was estimated at 2,000 contracts.
  • The Advisory Board noted that farmers had "turned off the taps at these prices".
  • Feed grain futures were narrowly mixed at midday in almost no activity, with Western barley activity estimated at just 2 contracts.

Sources:

  • Resource News International
  • COMTEX News Provided by COMTEX (http://www.comtexnews.com)