51 h. ago Africa Suffers Collateral Damage in Trade War. IMF Ready to Help

African economic growth will be slower than forecast due to President Donald Trump’s trade war and his freeze on US aid, the International Monetary Fund said, as it pledged to support countries in need.

Economics

4 d. ago IRS turmoil: Leadership churn, worker exodus and threats to groups’ tax

WASHINGTON (AP) — The height of tax season was the height of turmoil at the IRS. The agency shuffled through three acting directors over the course of a week. It’s preparing to lose tens of thousands of workers to layoffs and voluntary retirements. And President Donald Trump is weighing in on which nonprofits should lose […]

Politics

5 d. 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

9 d. ago The trade war is rocking economies. Get your ‘houses in order,’ IMF urges

The International Monetary Fund is forecasting slower global growth and urges countries to get their 'houses in order,' though it notes a global recession is unlikely.

Economics

1 week ago HILL: CPP another example of Albertans’ outsized contribution to Canada

Put simply, Albertan workers have been helping fund the retirement of Canadians from coast to coast for decades, and without Alberta, the CPP would look much different.

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1 week ago The Conference Board of Canada in its recent Major City Insights report, states the London and region economy will grow by 1.7 per cent this year, after growing 1.9 per cent in 2024.

A leading financial agency is forecasting solid economic growth for London, defying fears of a downturn amid a trade and tariff war between the U.S, and Canada. The Conference Board of Canada in its recent major city insights report, predicts the London and region economy will grow by 1.7 per cent this year, after growing […]

Politics

1 week ago OPEC Cuts Oil Demand Forecast for 2025 and 2026 on Trade War

OPEC cut forecasts for global oil demand growth slightly this year and next as President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught takes a toll on consumption, while remaining more bullish than other forecasters.

Economics

2 w. ago US Tariffs to Significantly Impact Economies in Asia, ADB Says

The Asian Development Bank will lower its growth forecast for Asia further after the region was hit the hardest by tariffs from the US.

Economics

2 w. ago Australia Says Global Chaos a Result of US’s ‘Bad Decisions’

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has blamed “bad decisions” on tariffs for stock markets tumbling around the world, even as his department forecasts only minor impacts on domestic economic growth and inflation.

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3 w. ago Growth is forecasted across New Brunswick’s construction sector, and replacing retiring workers may be challenging

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Construction activity in New Brunswick increased in 2024, as the province’s residential sector saw growth in both the new housing and renovation components, while its non-residential construction sector saw growth in both engineering construction and the construction of industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings. BuildForce Canada released its […]

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