11 h. ago Trump Says US Doesn’t Want Russia, China Moving Closer Together

President Donald Trump expressed caution over closer ties between China and Russia, outlining plans to improve ties with two countries that have united in opposing the US on the world stage.

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40 h. ago Trump says Iran will ‘suffer the consequences’ for further Houthi attacks

The comments by Trump escalate his administration’s new campaign of airstrikes targeting the Houthi rebels in Yemen, which killed at least 53 people this weekend alone.

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44 h. ago European Stocks Rise as Energy Gets a Boost From China’s Plans

European stocks gained as resources sectors received a boost after China said it would take steps to revive consumption.

Economics

62 h. ago Oil Advances After China Lays Out Steps to Boost Consumption

Oil rose for a second day after China, the world’s biggest importer, said it would take steps to revive consumption by boosting incomes.

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62 h. ago Oil Advances as China Plans Economic Boost, Red Sea Risks Grow

Oil rose for a second day after top importer China said it would take steps to revive consumption by boosting incomes, and the US ordered fresh attacks on the Houthis in Yemen.

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5 d. ago Asian shares advance, despite Wall Street’s tumble, as China pledges to boost consumer spending

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets advanced Friday, shrugging off another decline on Wall Street, with markets in China gaining after state-run banks and other financial institutions were ordered to do more to help spur more consumer spending. U.S. futures and oil prices advanced. Hong Kong’s benchmark jumped 2.5% to 24,038.85, while the Shanghai Composite index […]

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5 d. ago Chinese tariffs on canola oil, meal would be disastrous for Saskatchewan

China is planning to impose 100 per cent tariffs on canola oil, meal and peas in response to Canadian EV levies

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6 d. ago Could trade war, interest rate cut help millennials and gen Z enter housing market?

Economic uncertainty, slowing demand and growing supply may boost buyers’ chances, though 'crystal ball is very, very foggy'

Economics

7 d. ago Oil Advances as US Joins Chorus Slashing Global Glut Forecasts

Oil extended a gain as the US cut its forecast for a global oversupply, following similar moves by other market watchers including the International Energy Agency.

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7 d. ago S&P 500 Set to Enter Correction as Growth Fears Trigger Selloff

The S&P 500 Index is on track to close in a correction on Tuesday, its first since late 2023, after dropping 10% from its Feb. 19 high as investors grow increasingly worried about an economic downturn and sell risky assets in favor of safe havens.

Economics

8 d. ago Missouri plans to seize assets to make China pay a $24.5 billion judgment, but can it collect?

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s attorney general is threatening to seize Chinese assets across the U.S. to collect $24.5 billion awarded in a lawsuit against China stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, but experts were skeptical Monday, with one saying, “Good luck with that.” China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this week that it does […]

Economics

1 week ago Could maple water replace coconut water? Ontario producers hope so

Can Ontario make maple water the next big beverage? Ontario maple farmers are optimistic about the future of maple water as something that could boost the local economy.

Politics

1 week ago Bank of Canada rate cut bets get boost from weak job numbers: What economists say

Tariff threats and bad weather bite into Canada's job growth in February

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1 week ago Weak dollar, anger toward U.S. expected to give big boost to Quebec tourism industry

MONTREAL — The weak Canadian dollar and the trade war with the United States is expected to boost Quebec’s tourism economy this year. A major tourism association says it calculated that Quebecers who choose to vacation in the province instead of the United States will spend $1.5 billion in 2025. Sebastien Benedict, with Alliance de […]

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2 w. ago Oil Advances as Traders Weigh Ukraine Outlook Ahead of Tariffs

Oil rose at the start of the week as traders weighed the outlook for Russia’s war in Ukraine ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on major US trading partners, which will likely lead to retaliatory measures.

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2 w. ago Here's Doug Ford's Ontario election victory speech and plans for his third term

Doug Ford was re-elected for his third term as Premier of Ontario on Thursday night, evoking mixed reactions across the province.The Progressive Conservative (PC) party's third consecutive majority victory is certainly a rare one — a feat not seen since 1959 — and also took place during the first winter election the province has had in 44 years.Despite public uproar regarding Ford's many scandals over his tenure, only 45 per cent of eligible residents turned out to have their say in the snap vote, which was called just 29 days prior to election day.The result was disappointing to many in downtown Toronto, which appears on result maps as a mosaic of NDP orange and Liberal red amid the sea of PC blue that dominated the vast majority of the rest of southern Ontario.Greeting his constituents right after the win, Ford, jubilant and relieved, repeatedly thanked the crowd for their cheers and applause before commenting on the evening.Doug Ford re-elected Pre...

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2 w. ago Canadian dollar gets boost after Trump delays tariffs to April 2

'Trump is losing credibility,' says Marco Oviedo

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3 w. ago Cities embrace traditional and generative AI to become future

Global study of 250 cities reveals how cities plan to harness AI to streamline operations, improve services, and boost economic growth NEW YORK — Cities around the world are racing to adopt AI to drive productivity and efficiency and boost their economies, according to a global study of 250 cities conducted by ServiceNow and Deloitte, […]

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3 w. ago Oil Set for Weekly Advance as Supply Uncertainty Clouds Outlook

Oil headed for its biggest weekly gain since early January on increasing supply uncertainty, and support from a weaker US dollar.

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4 w. ago Oil Steadies After Gain With OPEC+ and Russian Supply in Focus

Oil held advances on the possible postponement of OPEC+ supply increases and uncertainty around flows from Russia.

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