4 d. ago ECB’s Muller Sees No Need for Rate Cuts to Stimulate Economy Now

European Central Bank Governing Council member Madis Muller said the economy doesn’t currently justify interest rates that stimulate growth, allowing officials to take a pause from easing to gauge how activity withstands various threats.

Other

8 d. ago Economists Raise Growth Outlook for Canada as Tariff Threats Ease

Analysts boosted their forecasts for economic growth in Canada this year as fears of a drawn-out trade dispute with the US fade.

Economics

1 week ago Oil Soars as Trump’s Attack on Iran Ramps Up Risks to Supplies

Oil surged after the US struck Iran’s three main nuclear sites and threatened further attacks, exacerbating a crisis in the Middle East and stoking concerns that energy supplies from the region could be disrupted.

Events

1 week ago Oil Spikes as Trump’s Attack on Iran Ramps Up Risks to Supplies

Oil surged after the US struck Iran’s three main nuclear sites and threatened further attacks, exacerbating a crisis in the Middle East and stoking concerns that energy supplies from the region could be disrupted.

Events

1 week ago Carney says Middle East ’highly volatile’ after U.S. strikes Iran, calls for calm

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling for de-escalation after the United States carried out strikes against Iranian nuclear sites early Sunday. Carney issued a social media post saying the U.S. military action was “designed to alleviate” threats posed by Iran, but the situation in the Middle East remains “highly volatile.” Iran’s nuclear programme […]

Transport

2 w. ago Middle East tensions boost oil prices, threaten to disrupt supply

The risk of a wider Middle East conflict has put investors on edge and boosted oil prices due to fears of a disruption in global oil supplies.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump dominates G7 where leaders will be bracing for trade clashes and Middle East conflict

As conflict grows in the Middle East and tariff threats loom, world leaders meeting hoping to mollify the U.S. president

Politics

3 w. ago Iran Fires Hundreds of Missiles at Israel as Conflict Escalates

Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel in response to an unprecedented attack on its nuclear facilities, escalating a conflict between sworn enemies that threatens to engulf the oil-rich Middle East.

Events

3 w. ago Here’s How an Israel Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites Could Play Out

As the US moves personnel out of key spots in the Middle East under threat from Iranian strikes, reports by American media say Israel is stepping up plans to attack the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities.

Science