52 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: ECB Cuts Rates While Canada Holds

The European Central Bank and Bank of Canada opted for different policy responses to an escalating trade war, while both acknowledged growing risks to economic growth.

Culture

4 d. ago S&P Downgrades Quebec for First Time Since 1990s After Budget

S&P Global Ratings downgraded Canada’s second-largest province as the trade war with the US begins to hurt economic growth and government finances.

Other

5 d. 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 Mexican Central Bank Says US Trade Tariffs Can Undercut Economic Growth Outlook

Mexico central bank members see odds of a weaker economy this year due in part to US tariff uncertainty, an outlook that incorporates greater chances of recession but can help tame inflation.

Economics

1 week ago Energy demand erodes in face of global economic slowdown as trade war intensifies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Oil prices slumped to a four-year low Wednesday in anticipation of slowing economic growth and reduced energy demand, both casualties of a trade war that began after President Donald Trump ordered widespread tariffs against the imports of U.S. trading partners. U.S. benchmark crude fell 4.3% to $56.98 per barrel in midday trading […]

Economics

3 w. ago Canada’s economy posts strong growth in January, but momentum fades in February

Growth stalls, pulled down by retail trade, oil and gas and real estate

Other

3 w. ago RBC says winning the ‘AI arms race’ key to future growth despite trade war uncertainty

Canada's largest bank holds first Investor Day event since 2018

Economics

3 w. ago RBC Stays the Course With Growth Targets Despite Trade Turmoil

Royal Bank of Canada is continuing on a path it charted almost seven years ago, confirming at its investor day that it will maintain its current growth and profitability targets while also warning that trade turmoil could throw those off track.

Economics

3 w. ago Hottest Emerging ETF Sees Record Outflows as China Back in Favor

One of the most popular ETFs in emerging markets is quickly falling out of favor after a stellar two-year run as investors reassess the outlook amid global growth concerns and simmering trade tensions.

Sport

3 w. ago Quebec Sees Deeper Deficit, Slower Growth as Trade War Bites

Quebec, Canada’s second-largest province, forecast a staggering C$13.6 billion ($9.5 billion) deficit for the next fiscal year and warned that the budget outlook depends on the duration and severity of the trade war with the US.

Economics