3 h. ago Stock Futures Fall, Dollar Rises on Trump Tariffs: Markets Wrap

Stocks lost momentum and the dollar strengthened after President Donald Trump ratcheted up trade tensions yet again by suggesting higher tariff rates on most trading partners.

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3 h. ago Stock Futures Fall, Dollar Gains on Tariff Jitters: Markets Wrap

US stock futures retreated and the dollar strengthened after President Donald Trump ratcheted up trade tensions yet again by suggesting higher tariff rates on most trading partners.

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6 h. ago Aritzia results suggest Americans not souring on retailer despite trade tensions

North American trade relations don’t appear to be diminishing the growing affinity Americans have for one of Canada’s most fashionable brands. Aritzia Inc. revealed Thursday that its U.S. customer base increased by 40 per cent from a year ago and its net revenue coming from the country spiked 45 per cent to $413 million over […]

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4 d. ago Stocks Fall, Dollar Rises on Rising Trade Tensions: Markets Wrap

Stocks declined and the dollar gained in a risk-averse start to the week, as President Donald Trump dialed up trade tensions by saying the US will start issuing tariff letters to countries as soon as Monday.

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4 d. ago Stocks Fall, Dollar Gains as Trade Worries Return: Markets Wrap

Stocks declined and the dollar gained in a risk-averse start to the week, as President Donald Trump dialed up trade tensions saying the US will start issuing tariff letters to countries as soon as Monday.

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4 d. ago Trump trade war, Middle East tensions overshadow BRICS summit

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has some of his priorities, such as debates on artificial intelligence and climate change, front and centre for certain talks.

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7 d. ago City of Ottawa to raise U.S. flag to celebrate Independence Day despite trade tensions

The city’s flag protocol states that the flag of every country Canada has diplomatic relations with will be raised on their national holiday.

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7 d. ago Canadians continue to avoid U.S. travel plans amid trade tensions

A third of those surveyed said they'd reconsider travelling to the U.S. if relations improve

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2 w. ago CHARLEBOIS: Missiles fired in the Middle East could drive up your food bill

If the world was looking for a distraction from the intensifying trade tensions under Trump 2.0, the U.S.’ direct military action in Iran certainly delivers. But this is no sideshow. The escalation in the Middle East could have immediate and far-reaching consequences, especially for the global agri-food sector — and Canada is not immune. Geopolitical […]

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2 w. ago Uncertainty reigns as trade tensions, tax shifts cloud Bank of Canada’s inflation outlook

Canada's latest inflation report will help determine whether the Bank of Canada moves ahead with an interest rate cut

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3 w. ago Clothing Retailer Dynamite Raises Prices 9% Amid Trade Tensions

Women’s fast-fashion retailer Groupe Dynamite Inc. raised prices by 9% over the past year and plans to increase them at twice the rate of inflation for the foreseeable future, its chief executive officer said. Shares on Tuesday rose by the most since the company went public last year after it reported strong first-quarter results, including higher revenue.

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3 w. ago U.S. trade, geopolitics top financial concerns among Canadians: Survey

TORONTO — A new survey finds geopolitical instability and U.S. trade tensions are top sources of financial concern for Canadians, and even impacting retirement planning for some. The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan and Abacus Data released the survey results Tuesday, showing 67 per cent of Canadians say they are very concerned about Canada-U.S. relations. […]

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