4 h. ago Are we in a recession? Don’t trust lipstick and underwear sales as a gauge

As experts warn of a near-term recession brought on by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, many are looking for clues that may not be the most reliable indicators.

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5 h. ago UK Retail Sales Were Soaring Before US Tariffs Rocked Confidence

Britain’s economy posted its strongest retail sales since 2021 in the first quarter, before consumer confidence was sent sliding by Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

8 h. ago Inquiétudes à Saint John, la ville canadienne la plus vulnérable aux tarifs de Trump

L’économie du Nouveau-Brunswick est particulièrement imbriquée à celle du Maine.

Economics

16 h. ago TFI International voit ses bénéfices chuter de 40 % en raison des tarifs de Trump

L'entreprise de camionnage TFI International a annoncé une baisse de 40 % de ses bénéfices en raison des tarifs douaniers de Donald Trump.

Society

16 h. ago TFI International voit ses bénéfices chuter de 40% à cause des tarifs de Trump

L’entreprise de camionnage TFI International a annoncé une baisse de 40% de ses bénéfices à cause des tarifs douaniers de Donald Trump.

Society

19 h. ago What is ‘stagflation’? A closer look at the economic ‘double kiss of death’

Recession fears loom large for Canadians as the country grapples with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. But economists are also warning of 'stagflation.' What is it?

Events

19 h. ago Younger Canadians are outsaving older ones as they enter trade war ‘survival mode’

Trump's tariffs are creating anxiety about jobs, inflation and recession, driving an increase in emergency savings

Economics

21 h. ago Lindt stockpiling chocolate in Canada amid tariff uncertainty

Chocolate maker Lindt & Sprungli says it’s increasing its stockpiles of product in Canada amid uncertainty over the unfolding tariff situation with the U.S. President Donald Trump enacted tariffs on Canada and Mexico earlier this year, only to delay some of them shortly after, and more recently imposed sweeping tariffs on many countries before delaying […]

Economics

22 h. ago One Tech Tip: Thinking of buying a secondhand phone? Some tips on what to look for

LONDON (AP) — New smartphones aren’t cheap and prices could reach even higher as globe trade tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats throw Asian exports into turmoil. To save money, consider buying a secondhand device. The market for used cell phones is booming. It’s now growing faster than the market for new […]

Technology

22 h. ago Chaos and uncertainty: America’s small businesses reel from Trump’s tariffs

U.S. retailers including a toy store owner who spoke to Global News are feeling the blunt impacts of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

22 h. ago Dow Delays Construction at Major Canada Project Amid Volatility

(Bloomberg) — Dow Inc. said it’s delaying construction at a major chemicals project in Canada until market conditions improve, cutting the US company’s capital spending plan for the year by $1 billion. Dow’s decision follows President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs that have fueled business uncertainty and roiled financial markets in recent weeks. The company said […]

Politics

22 h. ago Dow delays construction at major Alberta project amid volatility

Dow Inc. said it’s delaying construction at a major chemicals project in Canada until market conditions improve, cutting the US company’s capital spending plan for the year by $1 billion. Dow’s decision follows President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs that have fueled business uncertainty and roiled financial markets in recent weeks. The company said Thursday it’s […]

Politics

24 h. ago Posthaste: Job losses ‘unavoidable’ in Canada’s auto sector as Donald Trump doubles down on tariff threat

'I really don’t want cars from Canada' — U.S. president

Economics

25 h. ago Most Americans expect higher prices as result of Trump’s tariffs, new AP

WASHINGTON — Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering, with a new poll showing that many people fear the country is being steered into a recession and that the president’s broad and haphazardly enforced tariffs will cause prices to rise. Roughly half of U.S. adults say that […]

Economics

27 h. ago China says there are no negotiations with the US over tariffs

BANGKOK (AP) — China on Thursday denied U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs, saying that any suggestion of progress in this matter was as groundless as “trying to catch the wind.” China’s comments come after Trump said Tuesday that the final tariff rate on China’s […]

Economics

29 h. ago US Green Steel Startup Raises $129 Million Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty

Trump's steel tariffs are meant to promote US production. That hasn’t spurred Colorado-based startup, whose technology produces iron without planet-warming emissions, to build its first commercial plant in the US yet.

Economics

31 h. ago Toyota’s North America Sales Surge on Rush to Buy Before Tariffs

Toyota Motor Corp.’s sales in North America climbed in March, fueled by a last-minute rush to buy cars before US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles kicked in.

Economics

33 h. ago Asia shares trade mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump’s tariff plans

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares traded mixed Thursday, as worries crept back following a Wall Street rally that came after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added nearly 0.9% in morning trading to 35,168.80. Australia’s S&P/ASX […]

Economics

34 h. ago US Officials Mull Easing Tariffs Targeting the Auto Industry

The Trump administration is considering whether to reduce certain tariffs targeting the auto industry that carmaker executives have warned would deal a severe blow to profits and jobs.

Economics

36 h. ago BOJ Watchers Expect Delay in Rate Hikes With Lower Terminal Rate

Bank of Japan watchers forecast a delay in interest-rate hikes and a lower level at the end of the cycle after US President Donald Trump’s tariff measures darkened the economic outlook, according to a Bloomberg survey.

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