11 h. ago US Trims 2025 Crude Output Growth Forecast as Drilling Stalls

The US sees domestic crude output growth slowing more than expected this year as choppy oil prices limit drilling activity.

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13 h. ago Where do things stand on Trump’s global tariffs and how does Canada fit in?

With several deadlines looming, here's a closer look at the state of U.S. tariffs and what they mean for Canada

Economics

35 h. ago Silver lining: Alberta natural gas — and budget — get boost with historic LNG ocean shipment

Chilled to a liquid state, a cargo of natural gas started a historic voyage on Canada Day, setting off a good chain reaction on Alberta’s natural gas industry. Westbound over the Pacific for China, the shipment from LNG Canada bound for global markets was good news for the Alberta economy, said Andrew Botterill, Energy, Resources […]

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36 h. ago Canadians will see wages pick up as immigration slows, Conference Board argues

OTTAWA — The Conference Board of Canada expects wage hikes will pick up speed in the coming years as the pace of population growth slows down. The think tank said in a new economic forecast Monday that Canada’s labour market has been “resilient” this year despite tariff pressures from the United States. The national unemployment […]

Culture

39 h. ago How to build Canadian corporate champions that can take on the world

How Canada Wins: Sun Life chief executive Kevin Strain shares lessons his company has learned competing on the world stage

Sport

45 h. ago European Natural Gas Prices Steady as US Tariff Deadline Nears

European natural gas prices steadied as traders eyed US President Donald Trump’s fast-approaching tariff deadline and the impact levies will have on global economic activity.

Economics

47 h. ago Global Digital Economy Collaboration Forum Held in Beijing as Part of GDEC 2025

BEIJING, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On July 3, 2025, the Global Digital Economy Collaboration Forum — one of the key events of the 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC 2025) — was held in Beijing. Under the theme “Sail Together, Thrive Together,” the forum aimed to build a platform for international exchange, promote collaborative project innovation, […]

Culture

3 d. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Jobs Data Eases Pressure on Fed

Fresh US jobs figures took pressure off the Federal Reserve to consider an interest-rate cut later this month, likely leaving the central bank on hold at least until the fall.

Culture

5 d. ago Global Tourism Surging Ahead of Economic Growth, With Visits to Hit 30 Billion by 2034

The World Economic Forum report, in collaboration with Kearney and the Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia, predicts a significant uptick in tourist trips across the globe The tourism sector will contribute $16 trillion to global GDP (more than 11% of the global economy) by 2034, according to World Travel & Tourism Council estimates (WTTC) India […]

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7 d. ago Explore Digital Beijing — 2025 Experience Week Kicks Off in Style

BEIJING, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2025 Beijing Digital Economy Experience Week opened on June 27 at Beijing Fun Qianyechang in Xicheng District. As an important part of and prelude to the 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC 2025), this year’s Experience Week, themed “A Brilliant Digital-Friendly Beijing · New Trends in Consumer […]

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9 d. ago ‘Unmoored’ inflation expectations could be huge shock to global economy, warns BIS

Trade uncertainty and high sovereign debt levels also among risks highlighted in watchdog's report

Economics

1 week ago World Bank warns that 39 fragile states are falling further behind as conflicts grow, get deadlier

WASHINGTON (AP) — The world’s most desperate countries are falling further and further behind, their plight worsened by conflicts that are growing deadlier and more frequent. That is the sobering conclusion of the World Bank’s first comprehensive study of how 39 countries contending with “fragile and conflict-affected situations” have fared since the COVID-19 pandemic struck […]

Events

1 week ago China Doesn’t Hold Upper Hand Versus US, Biden Official Says

It will take “a generation” to diversify some of the US dependency on China for rare earths and other segments of global supply chains, but that doesn’t mean Beijing holds the economic upper hand over Washington, former US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said.

Politics

1 week ago The 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC 2025) will officially open on July 2 — Highlights of the 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference

BEIJING, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On June 23, a press conference held in Beijing announced that the 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC 2025) will officially open on July 2. Themed “Building a Digitally Friendly City,” this year’s conference features a “1+6+N” framework encompassing opening ceremonies, a main forum, thematic forums, and special events. […]

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2 w. ago Uncertainty reigns as trade tensions, tax shifts cloud Bank of Canada’s inflation outlook

Canada's latest inflation report will help determine whether the Bank of Canada moves ahead with an interest rate cut

Economics

2 w. ago US Strikes on Iran Come at Fragile Moment for the Global Economy

US strikes on Iran’s three main nuclear facilities come at a fragile moment for the global economy, and the outlook now hinges on how forcefully the Islamic Republic retaliates.

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2 w. ago Charting the Global Economy: Key Central Banks Hold on Rates

Central bankers in the US, UK and Japan held the line on interest rates this week as officials attempt to gauge the impact of tariffs, uncertainty about economic activity and war in the Middle East.

Culture

2 w. ago Canada just dropped multiple spots in ranking of world's most peaceful countries

Canadians have it pretty good as the country has been ranked as one of the most peaceful countries to live in, according to a new report — but, we've slid multiple spots since last year.The 19th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics & Peace, rates Canada among the 20 most peaceful countries in the world, far outpacing the U.S.This year, the report ranked 163 countries, and the results have been pretty grim: there are 59 active state-based conflicts, and 17 countries have recorded over 1,000 conflict-related deaths."The 2025 GPI finds that global peacefulness continues to decline and that many of the leading factors that precede major conflicts are higher than they have been since the end of WWII," reads the report.The GPI tracks changes in global safety using 23 indicators, including violent crime rates, homicide rates and weapons imports. These indicators are then used to measure the state of peace in eac...

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2 w. ago Bank of Canada governor warns consumer prices will rise if tariffs not lifted

Potential trade deal with U.S. 'critical' to jobs and growth, says Tiff Macklem

Economics

2 w. ago Bitcoin Options Show Traders Hedging Against a Dip to $100,000

Bitcoin options show traders are hedging against a price pullback to the $100,000 price level with geopolitical and economic uncertainty rising across global financial markets.

Economics