11 h. ago TSX, U.S. markets gain ground Thursday following U.S. inflation report

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. rose on Thursday following the release of key U.S. economic data. Investors sifted through an encouraging report on inflation that could help the U.S. Federal Reserve keep cutting interest rates next year. Markets love lower rates because they can boost the economy and prices for investments, […]

Economics

14 h. ago S&P 500 Rises on Easing US Inflation Data, Upbeat Tech Outlook

Stocks advanced on Thursday as a cooler-than-expected inflation report lifted hopes that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates further. An optimistic outlook in the tech sector also boosted sentiment.

Economics

20 h. ago Bank of England Cuts Rates to 3.75% With Weaker Inflation Ahead

The Bank of England cut interest rates to the lowest in almost three years in a pre-Christmas boost for UK households, and suggested inflation is cooling enough for it to ease policy further in 2026.

Economics

32 h. ago BOE Set to Resume Rate Cuts After Inflation Drop: Decision Guide

The Bank of England will likely deliver a pre-Christmas interest-rate cut on Thursday as concerns shift away from inflation and toward the UK’s struggling economy and jobs market.

Economics

9 d. ago Budget Watchdog Regrets Calling Canada’s Fiscal Position ‘Stupefying’

Canada’s budget watchdog is walking back his most charged criticisms of Mark Carney's fiscal policy, but says the government's decision to drop its debt-to-GDP guideline is a major shift that warrants more public debate.

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1 week ago Bullock Rules Out More Rate Cuts as RBA Focuses on Inflation

Australia’s central bank Governor Michele Bullock said the economy doesn’t need further interest-rate cuts, signaling policymakers are in a watch-and-wait mode now as they monitor the pickup in inflation.

Economics

2 w. ago Leader Pablo Rodriguez excludes another MNA from caucus as Quebec Liberal crisis intensifies

Liberal party whip Marc Tanguay says the decision to drop Chomedey MNA Sona Lakhoyan Olivier was necessary.

Politics

2 w. ago South Korea’s Inflation Holds Steady, Dimming Rate Cut Prospects

South Korea’s consumer inflation held steady in November, giving the central bank more reason to stay cautious about monetary easing as authorities remain wary that a persistent property market rally could kindle financial imbalances.

Economics

2 w. ago Australian Home Prices Extend Gains as Affordability Worsens

Australian home prices extended gains in November as demand continued to outstrip supply, a dynamic that could add to inflation pressures and keep the Reserve Bank from cutting interest rates further.

Economics

3 w. ago BOE Official Plays Down Impact of Energy Bill Cut on Inflation

Bank of England rate-setter Megan Greene played down hopes that a cut to energy bills at Wednesday’s budget will help the central bank stamp out the threat from sticky inflation.

Economics

3 w. ago Reeves Lifts Hurdle to Bank of England Cut With Budget Measures

Rachel Reeves cleared the path for the Bank of England to resume cutting interest rates next month, even though her budget was less inflation-battling than had been expected only a few weeks ago.

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