5 h. ago Gold prices keep soaring as stock markets on both sides of the border see gains

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index finished 150 points higher on Wednesday, boosted by strength in the technology and basic materials sectors, while U.S. markets remained in record territory as gold prices continued to soar. Kim Inglis, a senior portfolio manager at Raymond James, said much of the focus was on gold prices surpassing the […]

Economics

28 h. ago Stock market rally takes a pause as gold prices top US$4,000 per ounce

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index finished in negative territory, while U.S. markets also fell as gold prices reached new highs. Kevin Burkett, portfolio manager at Victoria-based Burkett Asset Management, said Tuesday’s trading session marked a “quiet day.” The S&P/TSX composite index was down 180.16 points at 30,351.72. Despite Tuesday’s pullback, the S&P/TSX composite has […]

Economics

31 h. ago Gold prices have cracked $4K for the 1st time. Why it may not be good news

Gold futures have surpassed $4000 US per ounce for the first time, with a recent spike occurring as the US government remains shutdown.

Economics

36 h. ago Gold demand puts Peru’s Amazon at greater risk from mercury poisoning, bishop warns

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — TO RUN AT 1300 GMT ON OCT. 7 As gold prices hover at record highs, a leading Catholic leader in Peru’s Amazon is urging countries that are destinations for the precious metal to help stem illegal mining that is poisoning rivers with mercury. Miguel Angel Cadenas, an Augustinian from Spain who […]

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1 week ago LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE:LFLR) (OTCQB:LFLRF) (FSE:3WK0) Provides Compelling Proposition for Those Looking to Capitalize on Record Gold Prices

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) today announces its placement in an editorial published by NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”), one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio@IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork), a specialized communications platform with a focus on financial news and content distribution for private and public companies and the […]

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2 w. ago LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE:LFLR) (OTCQB:LFLRF) (FSE:3WK0) Offers Unique Value Proposition for Leveraging Rising Gold Prices

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — LaFleur Minerals Inc. (CSE: LFLR) (OTCQB: LFLRF) (FSE: 3WK0) today announces its placement in an editorial published by NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”), one of 70+ brands within the Dynamic Brand Portfolio@IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork), a specialized communications platform with a focus on financial news and content distribution for private and public companies and the […]

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2 w. ago $12B in food and drink exports could be shifted away from U.S.: Farm Credit Canada

Farm Credit Canada has identified $12 billion in food and beverage exports that could be shifted away from the U.S. market as cross-border trade comes under continued strain. The Crown corporation, which provides financing and other services to the agriculture industry, says U.S. tariffs have introduced uncertainty to a relationship that has historically been of […]

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3 w. ago China to Smooth Gold Imports as Prices Soar and Yuan Rallies

China’s central bank is making plans to ease restrictions on gold imports, marking a small step toward liberalizing the world’s biggest market for bullion.

Economics

3 w. ago What factors affect the price of gold and why it’s rallying now

Global central banks stepped up purchases of gold several years ago. Now, investors join them

Economics