8 h. ago Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall St breaks its winning streak

Shares were mostly higher early Tuesday in Asia after benchmarks fell on Wall Street, snapping a nine-day winning streak. Oil prices bounced back slightly from a 4-year low and U.S. stock futures slipped. A monthly survey measuring future activity in China’s services sector fell to its lowest level ever, excluding the pandemic, in a further […]

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3 d. ago The brain gain: Trump 2.0 is pushing American workers and students to Canada

Canadian universities have reported a surge in inquiries and applications

Society

5 d. ago Asian shares rise in subdued holiday trading, as US futures jump

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced Thursday, with many markets in the region closed for Labor Day holidays, after U.S. stocks stormed back from steep early losses to a seventh straight day of gains. Uncertainty about what President Donald Trump’s trade war will do to the U.S. economy remains a key focus for investors. Japan’s […]

Society

5 d. ago Trump company strikes Qatari golf resort deal in sign it’s not holding back

The Trump family company struck a deal Wednesday to build a luxury golf resort in Qatar in a sign it has no plans to hold back from foreign dealmaking during a second Trump administration, despite the danger of a president shaping U.S. public policy for personal financial gain. The project, which features Trump-branded beachside villas […]

Economics

5 d. ago Bank of Canada considered cutting interest rate in April as Trump tariffs roiled markets

Summary of minutes shows some policymakers wanted more information on tariffs and their potential impact

Economics

5 d. ago Trump’s ‘Erratic’ Tariff Policy Prompted Bank of Canada Pause

Bank of Canada officials considered cutting interest rates at their April meeting before opting to wait for more information as they weighed the volatile changes in US President Donald Trump’s trade policy.

Economics

7 d. ago Asian Stocks Rise, Futures Gain on Tariff Reprieve: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks advanced and US equity futures gained on expectations President Donald Trump is on track to ease the impact of his auto tariffs, boosting hopes for further dialing down of trade tensions.

Economics

8 d. ago Asia Gains Lead in Race for Interim Deals to Avoid Trump Tariffs

Asian economies geared for exports and facing some of the highest US “reciprocal” tariffs are leading the way over their western counterparts in trade negotiations with the Trump administration.

Economics

1 week ago Canada’s TMC could gain as Trump signs order to ramp up deep

Mining advocates have warned that without action, the U.S. and allies risk forfeiting seabed mineral extraction to China

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1 week ago Varcoe: As tariffs put pause on economy, National Bank CEO calls for unity, new energy infrastructure

'We need to unlock regulation. We need to be more competitive on tax and we need to develop energy infrastructure across the country'

Economics

1 week ago Varcoe: National Bank of Canada CEO calls for new energy projects, unity, as tariffs put 'pause' on economy

'We need to unlock regulation. We need to be more competitive on tax and we need to develop energy infrastructure across the country'

Society

1 week ago Asia shares trade mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump’s tariff plans

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares traded mixed Thursday, as worries crept back following a Wall Street rally that came after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added nearly 0.9% in morning trading to 35,168.80. Australia’s S&P/ASX […]

Economics

1 week ago Markets see gains after Trump says he won’t try to fire Fed chair

Stock markets on Wall Street and worldwide started the trading day on solid ground after Trump walked back comments about trying to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates

Events

1 week ago Oil Pushes Higher as Trump Signals No Intention to Ax Powell

Oil extended gains as President Donald Trump said he had no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while an industry report pointed to a large decline in US crude stockpiles.

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2 w. ago Trump in ‘no rush’ to lift tariffs as countries seek new trade deals

The Trump administration has indicated that offers are coming from other countries and it is possible to do 90 deals during the 90-day tariff pause.

Economics

2 w. ago U.S. Fed chief says tariffs, inflation fears mean rate cuts can wait

The sharp volatility in financial markets since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs April 2, only to put most on hold, led to questions on potential rate cuts.

Economics

2 w. ago Luxury Flat, $30,000 Golf Set Sink India Stock After 3,600% Jump

Gensol Engineering Ltd.’s shares fell to their lowest in nearly three years Wednesday after India’s market regulator barred the firm’s founders from the securities market over alleged funds diversion.

Economics

2 w. ago Bank of Canada Likely to Pause to Assess Tariff Hit: Decision Guide

The Bank of Canada is likely to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday as officials take stock of the damage posed by US President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

2 w. ago As Trump considers auto tariffs pause, parts exemptions could be key for U.S. industry

DETROIT — President Donald Trump hinted that he might temporarily relieve the auto industry from “permanent” tariffs he previously imposed on the business. The president didn’t specify how long the potential pause would be or what it would entail, but the auto sector is awaiting how rules might change on 25% tariffs based on U.S. […]

Economics

3 w. ago Trump’s tariff pause on electronics boosts Canada, U.S. market gains

U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily exempted electronics like smartphones and computers from some tariffs, which could lead to higher prices on Chinese imports.

Economics