24 h. ago Gen Z outspending older Canadians, relying on credit this holiday season: survey

TORONTO, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gen Z and younger millennials are outspending older generations this holiday season—and they’re leaning on credit cards to do so, according to new survey findings from CPA Canada. As the holiday spending season fast approaches, the survey suggests that 40 per cent of younger Canadians (ages 18-34) plan […]

Society

27 h. ago CATL Shares Drop as Stake Sale, US Scrutiny Weigh on Sentiment

Shares in Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. fell after a major shareholder moved to cut his stake in the company, adding to worries about energy-storage systems as US lawmakers pushed to curb imports of Chinese-made grid components.

Other

4 d. ago Chile Central Bank Member Was Open to Weighing October Rate Cut

Chile’s central bank said one board member was open to discussing a borrowing cost cut in October even as policymakers agreed there were continued inflation risks, according to the minutes to its last policy meeting.

Other

6 d. ago Financial market survey says Bank of Canada’s next interest rate move will be a hike

Central bank's poll of market participants puts recession odds at 35%

Other

6 d. ago Cost of several Vancouver city services to rise under zero per cent property tax goal

Vancouver permits, parking, water and sewer costs all expected to rise in 2026

Economics

7 d. ago Canada faces recession risk over next 6 months, most financial leaders say

Business and financial leaders say trade tensions are the most important factor the Canadian economy faces and a recession is still possible.

Politics

1 week ago Oil Drops Amid Stronger Dollar as Market Weighs Glut Outlook

Oil fell, halting a four-session run of gains, pressured by a strong dollar and a backdrop of oversupply.

Other

2 w. ago Canadians are feeling financially anxious as economic uncertainty persists

Advisors report growing client anxiety, limited confidence, and a lack of open financial conversations across the country Toronto, ON, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As economic uncertainty continues to weigh on Canadians, a new member survey from Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, reveals that many households are feeling heightened financial stress and […]

Other

2 w. ago Oil Steadies as Traders Weigh US Moves on Venezuela, Oversupply

Oil steadied as traders weighed impending OPEC+ talks to decide on whether to boost output again against reports that the US plans military strikes on OPEC producer Venezuela.

Economics

2 w. ago FreshBooks and Stride Expand Health Benefits Access for U.S. Small Businesses

New collaboration aims to help small businesses find affordable health coverage as insurance costs continue to rise TORONTO & SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amid soaring health-insurance costs and dwindling small-business coverage, FreshBooks—a leading small business management software, built to support service-based small business owners—today announced they are teaming up with Stride, […]

Economics

2 w. ago Rising Costs and Access to Credit Weighs on Business Owners, New Equifax Canada Survey Finds

– Wages top expenses as Canadian small business owners surveyed say they are struggling to stay profitable – TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian entrepreneurs are heading into the final few months of 2025 and cite mounting financial pressure due to rising costs, slowing demand, and a lack of confidence in their credit […]

Economics

2 w. ago Codelco Weighs Fate of Marginal Copper Assets in Strategy Shift

Codelco is scrutinizing operational and investment options for the coming years as some officials at the Chilean state copper behemoth push for a shift toward prioritizing profit over production.

Other

3 w. ago India State Refiners Weigh Up Russia Oil Options After Sanctions

India’s state-run refiners are considering whether they can continue to take some discounted Russian oil cargoes by leaning on small suppliers instead of energy giants Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, both blacklisted by the US last week.

Events

3 w. ago Costs to Hedge the $16 Trillion S&P 500 Rally Rise Ahead of Fed

Friday’s belated inflation reading cemented Wall Street bets that the Federal Reserve will cut rates at this week’s policy meeting. That doesn’t mean equity investors are sounding the all-clear.

Economics

3 w. ago Montreal’s mayoral election is about affordability and the homeless — and bike lanes

A Segma research survey for Radio-Canada released Oct. 16 shows Martinez Ferrada leading in voting intentions with 26 per cent, ahead of Rabouin at 18 per cent.

Politics

3 w. ago Japan Must Weigh Climate Push with Living Costs, Minister Warns

Japan will face challenges meeting climate goals while also easing cost-of-living pressures on its citizens, according to the nation’s new Environment Minister Hirotaka Ishihara.

Politics

3 w. ago One in Three Canadians Targeted by Scam Texts in Just Three Months, Equifax Canada Survey Finds

– Canadians continue to report feeling vulnerable to scams and identity threats – TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadians are facing a flood of scam attempts, with one in three reporting fraudulent job or CRA-related texts in the past three months alone, according to new research from Equifax Canada. The Equifax Cybersecurity Survey*, reveals […]

Other

3 w. ago Indonesian Stocks Tumble on Worries About MSCI Weighting Change

Indonesian stocks tumbled by the most in over six months after an MSCI Inc. consultation paper raised concerns about a potential re-weighting of local shares.

Economics

3 w. ago TotalEnergies Said to Weigh Stake Sale in German Battery Storage

TotalEnergies SE is considering selling a stake of about 50% in a portfolio of battery storage systems in Germany, people familiar with the matter said, as the French energy company looks to boost returns on power investments.

Other

3 w. ago Indonesia’s Danantara Weighs Creating $8 Billion Asset Manager

Danantara, Indonesia’s nascent sovereign wealth fund, is mulling plans to create a national asset manager by combining units from some of the country’s biggest state-owned banks, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics