17 h. ago Canadians cutting spending, delaying purchases amid tariff turmoil: MNP survey

CALGARY — A survey from insolvency firm MNP Ltd. suggests Canadians’ outlook for their personal finances has brightened even as they’ve taken steps to cut their expenses amid economic turmoil. The latest MNP Consumer Debt Index conducted by Ipsos rose nine points to 88 this quarter over the previous one. It says about three quarters […]

Economics

48 h. ago Letters: ‘To our Canadian friends’ — a message from an American neighbour

Readers have their say on the Trump tariff turmoil, the federal election, the shocking violence faced by nurses, and more in the letters to the editor

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4 d. ago Stock markets are selling off again, even after Wednesday’s massive rally

Wall Street and international markets are on the decline once again amid tariff turmoil following yesterday's late rally after President Donald Trump paused some tariffs.

Economics

4 d. ago Canadian and U.S. stock markets fell at the start of trading

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets fell at the start of trading, giving up some of the gains made Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s partial tariff pullback The S&P/TSX composite index was down 571.79 points at 23,155.24. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 700.78 points at 39,907.67. The S&P […]

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5 d. ago Markets fall for fourth day in reversal of earlier rally amid ongoing tariff fears

TORONTO — North American markets careened to a fourth day of losses in a dramatic turnaround from the rally that started the day as concerns over tariffs continued to mount. “The rollercoaster continues, and really driven by the headlines once again,” said Angelo Kourkafas, senior investment strategist at Edward Jones. Markets have been falling since […]

Economics

6 d. ago White House keeps world guessing as clock ticks down to Trump’s new tariffs

WASHINGTON — Less than one hour before the stock market closed on Monday, journalists gathered in the Oval Office for their only chance of the day to ask President Donald Trump about the turmoil caused by his tariff plans. Are the new tariffs, scheduled to take effect on Wednesday, a bargaining chip to reach better […]

Economics

6 d. ago Canadian, U.S. stocks see turnaround a day after tariff turmoil

Markets had fallen significantly starting last Thursday as they reacted to Trump's sweeping round of tariffs on a wide swath of countries.

Economics

6 d. ago Canadian, U.S. stock markets shoot higher at start of trading

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. shot higher in early trading as they looked to regain some of the ground lost following U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement last week. The S&P/TSX composite index was up more than 400 points just after the open, while the Dow Jones industrial average gained more […]

Economics

6 d. ago S&P/TSX composite up more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also climb

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. shot higher in early trading as they looked to regain some of the ground lost following U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement last week. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 353.38 points at 23,212.84 shortly after markets opened In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average […]

Economics

6 d. ago Shine Is Off Canadian Stocks as Tariff Drama Hurts Tech and Gold

Investment fund managers who pitched Toronto-listed stocks as a place to hide from a US technology downturn have changed that advice because of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

1 week ago Stocks are plunging and that may only be the start of the pain for Canadian consumers

'This is the biggest realignment in global trade ever'

Economics

1 week ago Steep drop in global crude prices drag down Canadian energy stocks

CALGARY — Fears of a tariff-driven recession have led to a steep drop in the price of crude oil, walloping Canadian energy stocks and stoking worry about the sector’s outlook should the weakness persist. West Texas Intermediate crude, the key U.S. benchmark, dropped as low as US$60.45 per barrel on Friday, recovering some ground by […]

Economics

1 week ago Sharp drop in global crude oil prices drags down Canadian energy stocks

West Texas Intermediate crude, the key U.S. benchmark, dropped as low as US$60.45 per barrel today.

Economics

1 week ago Canadian energy stocks dragged down by steep drop in global crude oil prices

If crude price drop ends up being sustained, oilpatch may throttle back spending plans, expert says

Economics

1 week ago TSX down almost 1,000 points, U.S. markets sink for second day

Canadian and U.S. stock markets continue to be roiled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans as they plunged for a second day Friday. The S&P/TSX composite index was down close to 1,000 points, or four per cent, in late-morning trading after also closing down four per cent Thursday. In New York, the Dow Jones […]

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1 week ago Canadian Stocks Dodge Tariffs, Get Double Upgrade at Scotiabank

Canada’s stock markets should outperform after avoiding the worst of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Scotiabank says.

Economics

1 week ago Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

TORONTO — Impending U.S. tariffs have pushed Canadian companies to stockpile goods, cut back staff, put projects on hold and whatever else they think will help them survive the economic turmoil ahead. U.S. President Donald Trump is set to unveil his administration’s latest tariffs on numerous countries later today, but it’s unclear what their scope […]

Economics

1 week ago The urgent need to solve the ‘cost to build crisis’ in the GTA this election 

As economic uncertainty looms, with the ongoing U.S. tariff threats and geopolitical turmoil, the stakes in this federal election are high for Canada’s economic and societal future. To put it plainly, now more than ever is the time for governments to invest in housing. Building homes in the GTA builds our country’s economy, protects Canadian […]

Politics

2 w. ago Quebec budget expected to include record deficit, measures to address tariff threats

Quebec's finance minister is set to table a budget with a focus on shoring up businesses and workers as U.S. tariff threats continue to sow economic turmoil.

Economics

3 w. ago Canadian and U.S. stocks surge higher Monday on latest tariff headlines

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. rallied to start the week after reports that a new round of U.S. tariffs scheduled to take effect on April 2 might be narrower than first expected. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 335.62 at 25,304.11. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up […]

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