15 h. ago S&P/TSX composite down as oil falls, U.S. markets also end lower

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed down along with U.S. markets as trade worries and a drop in the oil price weighed. U.S. stocks were down after a nine-day streak of gains while crude prices fell to a four-year low Monday after the OPEC+ group of oil-producing nations said it plans to increase output. […]

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5 d. ago Global shares rise as U.S. futures gain amid subdued holiday trading

The U.S. has been hit with the threat of a worst-case scenario called “stagflation,” one where the economy stagnates yet inflation remains high.

Society

5 d. ago S&P/TSX composite index down, U.S. markets mixed on weakening economic data

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed down Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed as economic data showed signs of weakness on both sides of the border. Statistics Canada reported that the Canadian economy shrunk 0.2 per cent in February, though economists said harsh winter weather could be more to blame than tariff issues. In […]

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5 d. ago Stock markets drop on news that U.S. economy shrank amid tariffs

Such data raises the threat of a worst-case scenario called 'stagflation,' one where the economy stagnates yet inflation remains high.

Economics

5 d. ago Old wisdom of ‘sell in May’ back in focus as stock market churns

Investors use seasonality as one of many factors to assess equities' behaviour in the face of Trump tariff unpredictability

Economics

6 d. ago US Stock Futures Drop With Tech Earnings in Focus: Markets Wrap

A six-day rally in US stocks looks set to pause as equity-index futures declined following disappointing earnings from Super Micro Computer Inc. and as more companies withdraw their guidance.

Economics

6 d. ago Stocks Are Mixed in Buildup to Big Tech Earnings: Markets Wrap

European stocks rose, while US futures slipped as tariff turmoil threw up a mixed impact on company earnings and as investors looked ahead to key US economic data.

Economics

6 d. ago S&P/TSX composite index closes higher, along with U.S. stock markets

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed up along with U.S. markets Tuesday as investors saw reason for optimism on the trade front. The S&P/TSX composite index was trading down earlier in the day and U.S. markets were mixed, but that shifted as U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the country had reached a trade […]

Economics

8 d. ago Trump Promised a Markets Boom. 100 Days In, Stocks Have Only Seen Damage

Donald Trump promised Americans a “boom like no other” if they elected him president. But based on the stock market’s performance during his first 100 days in office, it depends on what you mean by “boom.”

Economics

1 week ago S&P/TSX composite up more than 250 points, U.S. stocks rise for third day

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose more than 250 points in a broad-based rally led by base metals, while U.S. stock markets also climbed to close out a third straight day of gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 254.85 points, or just over one per cent, at 24,727.53. In New York, the Dow […]

Economics

1 week ago Dozens of ancient artifacts seized in Greek island smuggling raid

ATHENS, Greece — Authorities in Greece have arrested six people on the island of Crete in connection with an alleged antiquities smuggling ring that was attempting to sell dozens of ancient artifacts, police said Thursday. The arrests came after a sting operation on Wednesday, during which the suspects were reportedly trying to sell a collection […]

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1 week ago S&P/TSX composite rises Wednesday, U.S. markets also up on China trade hopes

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index and U.S. markets pared back earlier gains but still ended the day up as investors took in the latest comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House. Trump said late Tuesday he would not attempt to fire the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve, after previously calling […]

Economics

1 week ago Canadian and U.S. stock markets soar in early trading after Trump comments

Markets also reacted to comments from the U.S. Treasury Secretary who said the ongoing tariffs showdown with China is unsustainable

Economics

1 week ago Markets see gains after Trump says he won’t try to fire Fed chair

Stock markets on Wall Street and worldwide started the trading day on solid ground after Trump walked back comments about trying to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates

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1 week ago Canadian and U.S. stock markets soar in trading after Trump comments

Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. soared in early trading after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal Reserve. Trump said Tuesday he had no intention of firing Jerome Powell. The U.S. president had previously insinuated otherwise as he said he could fire Powell if […]

Economics

1 week 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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1 week ago S&P/TSX composite up almost 300 points, U.S. stock markets also post gains

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose almost 300 points Tuesday on strength in energy, financials and base metals, while U.S. stock markets also climbed. Stocks rose to recover their losses from Monday in the absence of any major market-moving news, said Ryan Crowther, portfolio manager at ClearBridge Investments. “After the magnitude of yesterday’s sell-off, […]

Economics

1 week 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

1 week ago S&P/TSX composite up more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also post gains

Canada’s main stock index was up more than 300 points in late-morning trading, helped by gains in the energy and base metal sectors, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 323.93 points at 24,332.79. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 827.58 points at 38,997.99. The […]

Economics

2 w. ago S&P/TSX composite down almost 200 points Monday, U.S. stock markets tumble

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was down almost 200 points Monday in a broad-based decline after the long weekend, while U.S. stock markets also fell amid ongoing tariff concerns and U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest criticism of the head of the Federal Reserve. “We actually saw a pretty nice jump on some things last […]

Economics