5 h. ago China’s Record Oil Stockpile Offers Buffer as Iran Crisis Builds

Oil refiners in China — the largest takers of Iranian crude — are unfazed for now about the possibility of interruptions to Middle Eastern supplies given the nation has a record stockpile that provides a temporary buffer.

Economics

4 d. ago Oil Traders Brace for Turmoil as Iran Crisis Imperils Supply

Oil-watchers are bracing for a further price rally after Israeli strikes on Iranian energy assets heightened the risk to Middle East supplies.

Economics

5 d. ago Iran Conflict Ensnares Energy as Israel Hits Giant Gas Field

The unfolding Middle East crisis extended to Iran’s energy infrastructure as Israel launched an attack on a giant gas field in the Persian Gulf, threatening further turmoil for markets.

Events

8 d. ago McIntosh just misses breaking oldest women’s swimming record by blink of an eye

The 18-year-old from Toronto swam the 200-metre butterfly in 2:02.26 — just .45 off the record of 2:01.81 set by China's Liu Zige in 2009.

Sport

2 w. ago Canada's economy will be one of the most hurt by global downturn

A new report warns Canada of a grim future, predicting that our economy will be hit the hardest by a global economic slowdown.The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released the first issue of its 2025 economic outlook, and the forecast didn't look so good for countries embroiled in a trade war with the United States.The economic outlook projects global growth slowing from 3.3 per cent in 2024 to 2.9 per cent in both 2025 and 2026.It notes that the slowdown is expected to be most pronounced in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and China.OECD slams Canada’s immigration policy: Record-high immigration is worsening housing, productivity & hiding a per capita recession, says new report. GDP is up — but Canadians are poorer. 👉 Low-skilled inflows 📷 Soaring housing costs 📷#cdnpoli #OECD pic.twitter.com/zWR3zQtgJE— ICC Immigration (@icc_immigration) June 3, 2025"The global outlook is becoming increasingly challenging," ...

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2 w. ago Global Oil Stockpiles Are Expanding Fast as OPEC+ Hikes Supply

Oil inventories have risen sharply across the world in recent weeks, a sign of the pressure that higher output from OPEC+ could place on the global crude market as the year progresses.

Economics

4 w. ago Oil Extends Drop on US Stockpile Build and Wider Market Selloff

Oil extended a decline as higher US stockpiles reinforced worries about an oversupplied market, and wider financial markets eased.

Economics

4 w. ago Oil Holds Drop on US Stockpile Build and Wider Market Selloff

Oil steadied after a decline as higher US stockpiles reinforced worries about an oversupplied market, and wider financial markets eased.

Economics