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Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE) Grain and Oilseed Futures Weaken on Favorable Canadian Prairies Weather

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Favorable growing conditions in Western Canada and anticipated losses in CBOT grain and soybean markets contributed to the decline in grain and oilseed futures at the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE) to start Monday's session. Conditions across the Canadian Prairies remain favorable, with temperatures seasonal and a band of showers expected to move across the region. This near-perfect weather for crop development has caught up to more normal levels, adding to bearish price sentiment in canola futures, which are expected to open $4 to $5 per metric ton lower.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE) grain and oilseed futures are expected to start Monday's session on a weaker footing due to favorable Canadian Prairies weather and anticipated losses in CBOT grain and soybean markets.
  • Canola futures are seen opening $4 to $5 per metric ton lower based on the near-perfect weather for crop development.
  • Reports that development has caught up to more normal levels will add to the bearish price sentiment in canola futures.
  • Additional weakness in canola stems from the sharply lower calls for CBOT soybean values, the expected declines in CBOT soyoil futures, and the absence of significant, fresh export demand.
  • Light hedge selling is also contributing to the downward price slide in canola futures.
  • Support in the November canola contract sits at $320 per metric ton, but penetration of this level may result in a test of support at $300.

Statistics:

  • Canola futures are expected to open $4 to $5 per metric ton lower.
  • Favorable Canadian Prairies weather is expected to continue, with temperatures remaining seasonal and a band of showers moving across the region.
  • CBOT grain and soybean markets are anticipated to decline contributing to the bearish price sentiment in canola futures.
  • Canopy futures are expected to open at $320 per metric ton, with support below at $300 per metric ton.

Sources:

  • "Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE) grain and oilseed futures weaken on favorable Canadian Prairies weather" by Resource News International via COMTEX (http://www.comtexnews.com).

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