56 m. ago Trulioo Reports Record 64% Revenue Increase in APAC as Demand for Global Identity Verification Surges

Rising Cross-Border Transactions Drive Rapid Growth Across Marketplaces and Financial Services Enterprises BANGKOK — Trulioo, an industry-leading identity platform with proven global coverage for person and business verification, today announced a 64% year-over-year revenue increase in the APAC region. The milestone stems from significant growth in verification transactions across industries, including a 37% rise for […]

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3 h. ago EVs in the spotlight as China claims a leading global role at Shanghai’s auto show

SHANGHAI (AP) — Leading automakers will be showcasing their latest designed-for-China models at the Shanghai auto show this week, struggling not to be edged aside in the world’s largest car market while watching for U.S. President Donald Trump’s next steps in his trade war. Some industry experts view this year’s show in the sprawling industrial […]

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4 h. ago US Futures, Dollar Rise on Trump’s Fed Backtrack: Markets Wrap

US equity-index futures surged and the dollar strengthened in a broad lift for American assets after President Donald Trump said he had no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and as optimism grew that trade tensions may be easing.

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4 h. ago Stocks, Dollar Rise as Trump Walks Back on Fed: Markets Wrap

Stocks jumped and the dollar rose after President Donald Trump said he had no intention of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell while optimism grew that trade tensions may be easing.

Economics

4 h. ago In China’s Backyard, Steel Buyer Vietnam Is Trying to Stem a Tide of Cheap Metal

A trade war between the world’s two largest economies has caught this Southeast Asian nation in the crossfire.

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5 h. ago Tesla Signals Caution, Says It Will Revisit 2025 Growth Outlook

Tesla Inc. backed away from an earlier view for 2025 sales growth and pledged to revisit its outlook next quarter, a sign that tariffs, an aging vehicle lineup and the backlash against Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk are having an impact on the electric-vehicle maker.

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6 h. ago Peace Arch Duty Free worried about closure as U.S. travel plummets

Owner Peter Raju said business was down 80 per cent this long weekend. He's frustrated over a lack of response from the government.

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10 h. ago Canada, U.S. stock markets rally as economic uncertainty persists

The only prediction many Wall Street strategists are willing to make is that financial markets will continue to jerk up and down as hopes rise and fall over Trump's trade policies.

Economics

11 h. ago Insurity’s Excellence in Insurance Conference to Equip P&C Leaders with Strategies to Navigate Market Complexity and Drive Growth

Insurity will host insurance experts across leading insurance companies and MGAs to explore how to overcome industry challenges and leverage technology for a competitive advantage HARTFORD, Conn. — Insurity, the leading provider of cloud-based software for property and casualty insurers, brokers, and MGAs, today announced that registration is now open for its annual conference, Excellence […]

Politics

11 h. ago Loblaws says groceries are about to get more expensive in Canada again

Shoppers can expect to see grocery prices continue to rise in Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, according to a new report by Loblaw Companies Limited.The retailer, which owns major grocery chains like Loblaws, No Frills and Real Canadian Superstore, released its April food inflation report on Monday, following Statistics Canada's latest Consumer Price Index release last week.StatsCan reported that the country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 per cent in March, with food inflation spiking to 3.2 per cent.Loblaw says the 25 per cent tariffs slapped on Canada continue to challenge key sectors and lower consumer confidence.When the trade war between Canada and the U.S. began in March, the grocery giant told us that shoppers would not see an immediate impact on food prices."We expect a wide range of timing depending on the type of product, the current level of inventory, and the ability to find alternatives," said a Lo...

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11 h. ago Federal report offers dystopian outlook on what Canada will become by 2040

In a future Canada imagined by the federal government's policy researchers, the dream of building a better life through hard work and education is all but dead.A new foresight report warns that by 2040, upward social mobility could become a relic of the past, with wealth and opportunity increasingly inherited rather than earned.The scenario outlines a country where rising inequality, inaccessible housing, and a broken promise of meritocracy leave younger generations disillusioned, disconnected, and doubtful that effort alone can improve their lives.According to the report released in early 2025 by Policy Horizons Canada — the Government of Canada's in-house think tank that has a mandate to "empower" the federal government with "a future-oriented mindset and outlook to strengthen decision making" — six shifts are driving this decline, based on the trajectory the country is currently following."Society increasingly resembles an aristocracy&...

Culture

12 h. ago IMF cuts global growth forecast by 0.5% amid U.S. tariffs: ‘New era’

The IMF said that the global economy will grow just 2.8 per cent this year, down from its forecast in January of 3.3 per cent, according to its latest World Economic Outlook.

Economics

12 h. ago Denley: Politicians' ambitious plans won't fix the shortage of affordable housing

For real change to take place in the housing market, demand, supply and affordability all need to be aligned. They aren't.

Politics

12 h. ago CLEAResult 2024 Sustainability Report Showcases Standout Year of Impact

The report highlights 908 billion kilowatt hours saved since 2003 and net zero achieved on Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions AUSTIN, Texas — Today CLEAResult, North America’s largest energy efficiency, energy transition and energy sustainability services provider, released its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing the significant impact of the company’s demand side management programs […]

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13 h. ago Silver Lining Spied for Africa’s Gold Exporters, Oil Importers

Surging gold and the slide in oil prices are offering some African countries a rare boost, as the region copes with the fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade war and freeze on US aid.

Economics

13 h. ago U.S., global economic outlook worsens in face of Trump’s tariffs, IMF says

WASHINGTON — The outlooks for the U.S. and global economies have significantly worsened in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday. The IMF said that the global economy will grow just 2.8% this year, down from its forecast in January of 3.3%, according […]

Economics

14 h. ago Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. Achieves Significant Milestone with Upgrade to OTCQB Trading Platform

VANCOUVER, BC, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spirit Blockchain Capital Inc. (CSE: SPIR, OTCQB: SBLCF) (“Spirit” or the “Company”), a leading blockchain technology investment company, is pleased to announce its successful upgrade to the OTCQB Venture Market (“OTCQB”), effective April 22, 2025. Spirit’s common shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange […]

Economics

15 h. ago Calgary Centre: Donald Trump looms amid concerns over prices, housing and energy sector

Calgary Centre is among the city's most competitive ridings, according to results of recent federal elections

Economics

15 h. ago Calgary Centre: Donald Trump looms amid concerns over cost of living, housing and energy sector

Calgary Centre is among the city's most competitive ridings, according to results of recent federal elections

Economics

16 h. ago GE Aerospace Keeps Outlook in Bet Demand Overcomes Trade Worries

General Electric Co. reaffirmed its full-year financial outlook as first-quarter profit came in better than expected, shrugging off the uncertainty that President Donald Trump’s tariff war has created across much of corporate America.

Economics