10 h. ago Bank of Canada expected to make deeper rate cuts amid stock rout, job losses

Traders put the odds at about a coin flip for another rate cut on April 16

Economics

12 h. ago Bank of Canada April rate cut still in play as job market weakens, economists say

Tariff uncertainty to continue to weigh on economy and hiring

Other

28 h. ago US Job Market Seen Holding Up in March Before Toll From Tariffs

US hiring likely remained healthy last month and the unemployment rate held steady at a historically low level, pointing to a stable labor market ahead of an expected tariff-induced economic slowdown later this year.

Economics

29 h. ago LILLEY: Carney tells another fib – the man can’t recognize the truth

Carney claims we avoided a recession in 2008 thanks to him, but the Bank of Canada declared a recession that year while he was at the helm

Transport

7 d. ago Chris Selley: Carney goes nuclear over plagiarism accusations that should’ve rolled off his back

This election is about his CV, not his PhD thesis. He either did a good job at the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England or he didn't

Economics

7 d. ago RBC says winning the ‘AI arms race’ key to future growth despite trade war uncertainty

Canada's largest bank holds first Investor Day event since 2018

Economics

7 d. ago You’ll rarely hear the word “stagflation” uttered by central bankers, for good reason

Robert McLister: The Bank of Canada called a stagflationary outcome 'complicated,' the understatement of the year

Other

8 d. ago Calgary's youth hiring fair attracts thousands of job hunters

Teens and young adults are facing a multitude of challenges in today’s job market, including inflation on a national scale and significant population growth at a local level

Other

8 d. ago RBC Stays the Course With Growth Targets Despite Trade Turmoil

Royal Bank of Canada is continuing on a path it charted almost seven years ago, confirming at its investor day that it will maintain its current growth and profitability targets while also warning that trade turmoil could throw those off track.

Economics

8 d. ago RBC CEO Dave McKay says bank well positioned as tariffs create uncertainty

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada may see near-term headwinds that drive lower-than-expected performance, but the bank is well positioned amid the current economic uncertainty, chief executive Dave McKay said Thursday. Speaking at the big Canadian bank’s first investor day since June 2018, McKay said RBC has started to see some softening across some of […]

Economics

8 d. ago ECB’s Guindos Says It’s Too Soon to Predict April Rate Decision

It’s too early to say whether the European Central Bank should cut interest rates again next month or pause as global trade friction and government spending plans in Europe fuel uncertainty, Vice President Luis de Guindos said.

Other

9 d. ago Batten down the hatches? Canadians cut spending amid tariff fears

Wary of economic hardships, Canadians are becoming more cautious with spending and planning savings, the Bank of Canada noted in its summary of deliberations on Wednesday.

Economics

9 d. ago Bank of Canada would have held interest rate at 3% in March, if not for tariff threats

Some members argued to pause until there was more clarity on impact of Donald Trump's tariffs

Economics

9 d. ago Bank of Canada says it would have likely held rate steady if not for tariffs

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada likely would have hit pause on its interest rate lowering cycle earlier this month were it not for the substantial uncertainty around tariffs from the United States. The central bank today released a summary of the discussions that led to its quarter-point rate cut two weeks ago in a […]

Economics

9 d. ago ‘We’re seriously outgunned’ in trade war, warns former Bank of Canada governor

'When the dust settles, we will need our U.S. partnership, just as much as we need it today' — Stephen Poloz

Politics

9 d. ago AI and Recruitment: Navigating Talent Sourcing Challenges and Trends for Canadian SMBs

TORONTO — As Canadian small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) continue to navigate the complexities of talent acquisition, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into recruitment processes is emerging as a crucial trend. With the job market evolving rapidly, Canadian SMBs must adopt innovative strategies to attract and retain top talent in a competitive landscape. The […]

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1 week ago Mark Carney to call April 28 election as parties kick off campaigns

OTTAWA — Canada’s federal election will kick off at noon Sunday. Less than a week-and-a-half after winning the federal Liberal Leadership and being appointed prime minister, former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney will visit Rideau Hall at noon today to dissolve Parliament — guaranteeing a mid-spring election. As word of a potential writ-drop spread, […]

Politics

2 w. ago Varcoe: Rising prices or slowing economy — Bank of Canada faces test picking priority amid tariff war

The on-again, off-again nature of the threat of tariffs is already clouding the investment climate and consumers' spending intentions

Economics

2 w. ago Varcoe: Will U.S. tariffs trigger Canadian stagflation? Bank of Canada faces test of rising prices, slowing economy

The on-again, off-again nature of the threat of tariffs is already clouding the investment climate and consumers' spending intentions

Economics

2 w. ago Canada pledges nearly $100M for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are announcing nearly $100 million in humanitarian relief and governance support for Palestinians, days before a widely expected election. Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly, who took on the file of international development last week, is announcing funding for major agencies working in the occupied Palestinian territories. The announced funding includes […]

Economics