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Canola Futures Climb, Supported by Crude Oil Rally and Soy Complex Strength
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ICE canola futures closed higher on Thursday, drawing strength from a sharp increase in crude oil prices and significant gains in the Chicago soy complex. Slow harvest progress in Western Canada provided additional underlying support for prices.
ICE canola futures finished Thursday's session higher, lifted by strong external market cues from the energy and oilseed sectors. According to market data, the November canola contract rose $7.20 to settle at $839.30 per metric ton, a gain of 0.94%.
External Markets Provide Lift
A significant rally in global energy markets provided a key tailwind for the oilseed. Brent crude oil futures climbed to nearly $108 per barrel amid reports of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Higher crude prices can increase demand for vegetable oils like canola for use as a biodiesel feedstock, creating price support.
The canola market also tracked advances in the Chicago soy complex. Chicago soyoil futures gained 1.91% while soybean futures added 1.74%. Canola often follows trends in related oilseeds due to substitution in the global vegetable oil and animal feed markets. In Europe, Euronext rapeseed futures posted a more modest increase of 0.04%.
AdHarvest Delays Lend Support
On the domestic front, a slow harvest pace in Western Canada continued to underpin the market. While damp conditions reportedly eased during the week, many crops remain too wet for efficient harvesting, creating uncertainty around supply.
The gains kept canola futures trading near their contract highs and at levels above most forecasts from earlier in the year, according to market reports.
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