2 h. ago Trump says he has ’no intention’ of firing Federal Reserve chair Powell

WASHINGTON  — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, just days after his statement that he would like to terminate the head of the U.S. central bank caused a stock market selloff.  “I have no intention of firing him,” Trump told reporters.  The U.S. president had […]

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6 h. ago Investors turn to emerging market stocks as Trump rattles U.S. markets

MSCI EM index has performed better than the U.S. benchmark in 15 of the past 20 weeks

Economics

9 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

15 h. ago Oil Climbs After Plunging Monday on Trump’s Criticism of Powell

Oil edged higher after tumbling Monday following US President Donald Trump’s escalating criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, which rattled global markets.

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31 h. ago Trump’s attacks on U.S. Fed chair spark big drops on Wall Street

Trump's comments drove the stock market and the U.S. dollar lower as investors in the U.S. and overseas grow increasingly wary about the economic standing of the U.S.

Events

34 h. ago Emerging Market Assets Rally, Boosted by ‘Sell America’ Trade

Currencies and stocks in the developing world climbed at the start of the week, propelled by an ongoing rotation away from the US that’s pushing investors to look at undervalued emerging-market assets.

Economics

35 h. ago Boston Marathon Returns With Trump Fallout Rattling the Region

Duane Wesemann is one of about 30,000 people set to run in the Boston Marathon on Monday. Reaching the finish line is only part of his goal. He’s also seeking to raise money for research on vaccines to prevent future pandemics after the Trump administration scrapped his $10 million project.

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5 d. ago XORTX Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

CALGARY, Alberta, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XORTX Therapeutics Inc. (“XORTX” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: XRTX | TSXV: XRTX | Frankfurt: ANU), a late stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease and gout, announces receipt of notification from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC Listing Qualifications Department that […]

Economics

5 d. ago UnitedHealth’s stock drops over 22% for worst day since 1998. Here’s why

Most U.S. stocks climbed Thursday, but the worst drop for UnitedHealth Group in a quarter of a century on the Dow Jones kept Wall Street in check.

Economics

6 d. ago Powell to Volatile Stock Market: You’re on Your Own, for Now

A relatively calm day on the stock market turned turbulent after Jerome Powell made clear the Federal Reserve remains on war-footing against inflation, even if that means risk assets suffer.

Economics

6 d. ago Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump’s tariffs – and their retirement accounts

SUN CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Susan Hemphill said she’s always been frugal with her spending. But the recent volatility in the stock market caused by President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and an escalating trade war with China have made her even more cautious. These days, Hemphill is staying closer to home in Sun City, […]

Economics

8 d. ago Trump’s tariff pause on electronics boosts Canada, U.S. market gains

U.S. President Donald Trump has temporarily exempted electronics like smartphones and computers from some tariffs, which could lead to higher prices on Chinese imports.

Economics

8 d. ago White House defends Trump’s tariff moves that rattled markets

Meanwhile, Trump's doctor says he is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief as the White House released results of his recent physical exam

Economics

8 d. ago ‘So Wrong’ Stock Forecasters Struggle to See Through Trade Chaos

Wall Street’s leading prognosticators have been humbled this year, with so many proven wrong about the damage President Donald Trump’s combative trade policies would do to the stock market.

Economics

9 d. ago Trump team projects confidence and calm after tariff moves rattled markets

ATLANTA — Trump administration officials were out in force across the television networks Sunday defending President Donald Trump’s economic policies after another week of reeling markets that saw the Republican administration reverse course on some of its steepest tariffs. Trump, meanwhile, said on his social media platform that there ultimately will be no exemptions for […]

Economics

1 week ago Foremost Clean Energy Receives Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Requirement

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Foremost Clean Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: FMST) (CSE: FAT) (“Foremost” or the “Company”) announces that on April 7, 2025, it received a notification letter (the “Notification Letter”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that the Company is not currently in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule […]

Economics

1 week ago Trump Woos Political Donors as Tariff Worries Rattle Republicans

President Donald Trump cast his tariffs as a political winner in an attempt to assuage fears from wealthy Republican benefactors about the fallout of his signature trade policy just hours before even more sweeping tariffs were due to take effect.

Politics

2 w. ago White House keeps world guessing as clock ticks down to Trump’s new tariffs

WASHINGTON — Less than one hour before the stock market closed on Monday, journalists gathered in the Oval Office for their only chance of the day to ask President Donald Trump about the turmoil caused by his tariff plans. Are the new tariffs, scheduled to take effect on Wednesday, a bargaining chip to reach better […]

Economics

2 w. ago MORICI: Trump’s tariffs speeding America down the road to recession

President Donald Trump’s election last November ignited expectations for strong growth for the U.S. economy. Trump pledged to bring Americans a leaner government, less regulation and lower taxes, along with building U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence. These goals helped push the U.S. stock market higher from last November through mid-February, extending two years of impressive gains. Then came Trump’s tariffs. In March, Wells […]

Economics

2 w. ago Albertans frustrated with stock market losses: ‘It’s a manufactured situation’

It's almost a universal feeling — the anxiety and despair you might experience while looking at your investments right now.

Economics