2 w. 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

2 w. 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

3 w. ago Making the most of market volatility: FP Video on the latest tariff tangents

Watch: Protecting your investments from trade war turmoil, auto industry concerns and cashing in on the Canadian Arctic

Economics

3 w. ago Investor confidence in America may be fading as U.S. bonds sell

Considered somewhat of a safe haven for investors amid market volatility, U.S. bonds are selling off at an alarming rate that is signaling fading confidence in the economy.

Economics

3 w. ago Traders Grapple With Most Volatile Equity Market in Decades After Trump Reversal

Bull up? Go defensive? Sit it out? All of the above? Those are the unsatisfying choices facing money managers trying to sort through one of the most volatile equity markets in decades.

Economics

3 w. ago BOE Warns Risk of ‘Further Sharp Corrections’ in Markets Is High

The Bank of England said hedge funds have faced “significant” margin calls from their prime brokers as they navigated extreme market volatility in the aftermath of US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcements and warned that the risk of “further sharp corrections” in markets remains high.

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4 w. ago Hedge Funds Move Into Volatile Asian Power Market With New Hires

Hedge funds have joined the hunt for power-trading talent in Asia, as they push into the region’s increasingly active and volatile electricity markets with the aim of offsetting declining profits from mainstay commodities.

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4 w. ago 'Not a systemic crisis': Investment advisers suggest avoiding knee

'Crisis of confidence' caused by U.S. tariffs can easily be turned around says Alberta investment advisor

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4 w. ago Canadian oil and gas producers ’looking through’ market volatility: CAPP CEO

West Texas Intermediate crude prices have lost about US$10 over the last week to hover around US$60 a barrel.

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4 w. ago Sticking with a retirement investing plan during times of volatility

TORONTO — Three days of wild market volatility sparked by U.S. tariffs is enough to cause any investor stress, but for those in retirement, the plunge can be extra difficult. Markets have taken a nosedive after U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping global tariffs last Wednesday. While it can be worrisome to see markets […]

Economics

4 w. ago Trump tariffs add disruption, volatility to wobbly RV market

Southwestern Ontario RV dealerships are bracing for the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war on the industry.

Economics

4 w. ago Amid tariff volatility in markets, how we got here and how it hits you

Understanding the market turmoil caused by President Donald Trump's trade war, how it may impact you and your investments, and what you should do about it, according to experts.

Economics