
Canadian stock-index futures rose as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns, while investors awaited US inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook. Brent declined after President Donald Trump played down the likelihood of renewed strikes on Iran, though attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz kept supply concerns in focus.
Lower crude prices can ease energy and transport costs for feed buyers, although continued shipping risks may limit that relief. This is a modest market driver rather than a report of a direct change in agricultural commodity availability.
After 312 past bearish macro events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -1.7% over 5 sessions (38% higher; middle half -5.4% to +2.3%), and -1.7% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.