68 m. ago Germany’s $40 Billion Pension Gives Mandate to China Stock Fund

A German pension fund has tapped a Chinese firm’s Hong Kong arm to help it invest in local stocks, in a rare move among global allocators that have been cautious about gaining exposure to the nation’s equities.

Economics

99 m. ago Curbs on Jane Street’s India Operations May Deepen Options Slump

Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:

Other

2 h. ago Asian Shares Dip, Dollar Gains on Tariff Tensions: Markets Wrap

Asian shares dropped as investors awaited progress on trade negotiations between the US and several countries ahead of the July 9 deadline imposed by President Donald Trump.

Economics

2 h. ago Stocks Fall, Dollar Rises on Rising Trade Tensions: Markets Wrap

Stocks declined and the dollar gained in a risk-averse start to the week, as President Donald Trump dialed up trade tensions by saying the US will start issuing tariff letters to countries as soon as Monday.

Economics

4 h. ago Oil Drops as Larger OPEC+ Supply Increase Raises Glut Concerns

Oil extended declines after OPEC+ agreed to a bigger-than-expected production increase next month, raising concerns about oversupply just as US tariffs fan fears about the demand outlook.

Other

6 h. ago Hive Hydrogen Invites Proposals for $5.8 Billion South Africa Plant

Hive Hydrogen South Africa said it’s seeking proposals from engineering companies to develop the $5.8 billion green hydrogen project it’s planning in the country’s Eastern Cape province.

Economics

6 h. ago Donald Trump qualifie de «ridicule» la création d'un parti par son ancien allié Elon Musk

Le président américain Donald Trump a qualifié dimanche de «ridicule» la décision de créer un parti politique.

Culture

7 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 Members Vote Yes to Ratify Tentative Agreement

TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is pleased to announce that its members have voted to accept the tentative collective agreement negotiated by their bargaining committee. “I am proud of my coworkers and the strength of our union, we are a critical safety net for Ontario workers and Ontarians spoke up, sending […]

Other

9 h. ago Carney Says New Oil Pipeline Proposal ‘Highly Likely’ in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney said a new oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast is “highly likely” to be proposed as a nation-building project, which could mean it becomes part of Ottawa’s push to fast-track major developments under new legislation.

Transport

10 h. ago Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1. That furthers the uncertainty for businesses, consumers and America’s trading partners, and […]

Economics

10 h. ago Pressure from Trump for trade deals before Wednesday deadline, but hints of more time for talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1. That furthers the uncertainty for businesses, consumers and America’s trading partners, and […]

Economics

10 h. ago Suriname’s President Vows to Make Oil Wealth ‘Available to All’

Suriname officially elected its first female president as the small, Dutch-speaking nation on the Caribbean coast of South America prepares to navigate an oil boom.

Other

12 h. ago ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Snags $147 Million to Lead Box Office

Jurassic World Rebirth, the latest installment of the Universal Pictures dinosaur franchise, scored the top spot in theaters over the five-day Fourth of July holiday, grossing $147.3 million in the US and Canada despite middling reviews from critics.

Economics

12 h. ago OPEC’s New Supply Shock Nails On Oil Market’s Return to Surplus

The latest oil supply shockwave unleashed by OPEC+ is set to swell a surplus later this year, pressuring prices for producers the world over while answering US President Donald Trump’s calls for lower fuel costs.

Sport

13 h. ago FRISKY BUSINESS: Celibacy creates ‘cascade of changes’ that can benefit mind, body

Maybe you’ve thought about giving up sex for a while or maybe the circumstances are dictating the decision. Or perhaps life is simply getting in the way. Whatever the case, it’s common for people to find themselves in dry spells, some for longer periods than others. While having no sex might seem like a bad […]

Economics

14 h. ago Nations Chase US Trade Deals as Bessent Hints at Longer Deadline

Major US trading partners hurried over the weekend to secure trade deals or lobby for extra time, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that some countries lacking an agreement by the deadline Wednesday will have the option of a three-week extension to negotiate.

Economics

14 h. ago 5 things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Key business events this week include Calgary Stampede networking, Aritzia and Richelieu earnings, June job data, and looming U.S. trade deal deadlines.

Economics

14 h. ago Saudis Hike Oil Prices More Than Expected in Confidence Sign

Saudi Arabia raised prices for its main crude grade for buyers in Asia next month by more than its customers had been expecting, a sign Riyadh is confident the market is strong enough to withstand extra supplies that OPEC+ is adding.

Economics

21 h. ago UK Builders Find Support in Labour’s Plan to Upgrade Roads and Railways

British infrastructure firms stand to benefit from the Labour government’s spending plans for roads, railways and energy projects, with strong order books expected to feed into improving outlooks during the upcoming earnings season.

Transport

24 h. ago Toronto family stuck on island near Turks and Caicos after boat crash

A Toronto family is reaching out for help after being left stranded on a small island off Turks and Caicos.According to Tiffany Scholl, her sister, Krista, brother-in-law, Tony, and niece, Adelaide, were sailing when their boat hit a reef and began to sink."Within seconds, they were in the emergency dinghy and then saved by a helicopter some hours later," Scholl shared in a GoFundMe created on Monday. "They watched their home sink into the ocean as they were pulled up by the helicopter."Photo: Tiffany Scholl/GoFundMe.Scholl says the family is now at the Coast Guard base on a small island off the coast of Turks and Caicos and needs help to return to Canada, which is why she started the fundraiser."They have nothing but the clothes on their backs," she wrote. "Please help and donate to the most deserving and amazing people I know."Scholl says the money will also help them restart their life in Canada.The GoFundMe has an $18,000 go...

Events