56 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Carney pauses Liberal campaign to avoid tough questions

On Thursday, Liberal Leader Mark Carney announced he was pausing his campaign for the third time so he could deal with the Trump trade tariffs. But Trump’s tariffs are the campaign. Without the chaos created by the deranged trade policies of the Madman of Washington, the Libs would still be a distant second in voter […]

Events

4 d. ago Trade Deal Talk Lifts Stocks as Bond Selloff Eases: Markets Wrap

The start of another chaotic day on Wall Street saw stocks bouncing as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he envisions reaching trade agreements with US allies, with bonds trimming a selloff that stoked fears that the US risks losing its haven status.

Economics

6 d. ago Xi Switches to Fighting Mode as Trump Trade Deal Looks Unlikely

President Xi Jinping’s decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the US wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.

Economics

9 d. ago Stocks Tumble as Tariff War Overshadows Solid Jobs: Markets Wrap

Stocks tumbled around the world, bonds surged and oil hit a four-year low, with China stepping up its the fight against President Donald Trump’s trade war to intensify concerns about the economy despite signs of a solid jobs market.

Economics

1 week ago Stocks Drop, Bonds Jump as Trump Tariffs Sap Risk: Markets Wrap

Global financial markets were hit by a sweeping selloff after President Donald Trump’s bid to remake the world trading order proved more aggressive than expected. Stocks plunged, Treasuries rallied and the yen gained as alarmed investors searched for havens.

Economics

1 week ago Canada exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — The White House says that Canada and Mexico are exempt from the new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.  A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not face tariffs, while those outside the deal will see a 10 […]

Economics

1 week ago Canada among few exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump. A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, will not face tariffs, […]

Economics

1 week ago Poilievre says he hasn’t reached out to Trump White House to ‘not divide Canada’s voice’

Poilievre's comments come hours before Trump is set to announce a sweeping round of tariffs on foreign imports

Other

1 week ago Poilievre says he won’t ‘divide Canada’s voice’ by reaching out to Trump admin

Poilievre's comments come hours before Trump is set to announce a sweeping round of tariffs on foreign imports

Other

1 week ago Poilievre says he won’t ‘divide Canada’s voice’ by reaching out to Trump administration

Poilievre's comments come hours before Trump is set to announce a sweeping round of tariffs on foreign imports

Politics

1 week ago Easing Cash Crunch Likely to Cushion Indian Stock and Bond Markets

Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:

Economics

1 week ago Traders Brace for More Volatility Ahead of Tariffs: Markets Wrap

Global stocks were poised to endure another rocky session on Tuesday as concerns around President Donald Trump’s looming tariff rollout continue to whipsaw markets.

Economics

2 w. ago Asian Stocks May Struggle on Trade War Concerns: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia may struggle for direction on Friday, after US shares declined as concerns of a widening trade war overshadowed a US economy growing faster-than-estimated.

Economics

2 w. ago Asian Stocks Decline as Trump Tariffs Sap Risk: Markets Wrap

Asian equities dropped after President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on US auto imports, prompting investors to pare bets on riskier investments due to concerns about growth in the world’s largest economy. Shares of automakers slid.

Economics

2 w. ago European Stock Futures Drop as Trump Saps Risk: Markets Wrap

European stock futures fell after President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on US auto imports, prompting investors to pare bets on riskier investments due to mounting economic growth concerns.

Economics

2 w. ago China’s ambassador calls for more trade with Canada amid U.S. trade war

Di Wang said China would be willing to consider negotiating a free-trade deal, but it would require changes in Canadian policies

Economics

3 w. ago Stocks Advance on Signs US Economy Is Holding Up: Markets Wrap

A surprisingly strong reading on the US housing market added fuel to stocks just a day after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell downplayed mounting economic concerns amid President Donald Trump’s trade war.

Economics

3 w. ago Poilievre says Trump right in claiming Liberals ‘easier to deal with’

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre said U.S. President Donald Trump is right in saying that a Liberal government would be 'easier for him to deal with' amid the trade war.

Other

3 w. ago Asian Equities Set to Track Wall Street’s Bounce: Markets Wrap

Asian equities were set to gain, tracking Wall Street higher after its sharp drop last week, buoyed by US data that eased recession concerns and renewed optimism for China’s economy.

Other

3 w. ago Asian Stocks Gain on US Bounce, China Optimism: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks climbed, buoyed by renewed optimism over China’s economy and US data that eased recession concerns.

Economics