7 h. ago Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in B.C. ostrich farm’s avian flu case

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency ordered Universal Ostrich Farms to cull about 400 birds after 69 ostriches died in December and January

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9 h. ago Trump says he’s “highly unlikely” to fire Fed’s Powell after floating that idea in private

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he was “highly unlikely” to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a public statement made less than 24 hours after suggesting in a private meeting that he was leaning in favor of dismissing the head of the nation’s central bank. Trump confirmed that in a White […]

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10 h. ago Trump tergiverse sur la possibilité de renvoyer le président de la Fed

Le président américain Donald Trump a semblé mercredi accentuer la pression sur le président de la Réserve fédérale (Fed), Jerome Powell.

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11 h. ago Donald Trump serait sur le point de congédier le président de la Fed Jerome Powell

Le président américain Donald Trump a semblé mercredi accentuer la pression sur le président de la Réserve fédérale (Fed), Jerome Powell.

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16 h. ago Trump suggests he may use U.S. Federal Reserve renovation to oust Powell

The push comes after a monthslong campaign by U.S. President Donald Trump to try to rid himself of the politically independent central banker.

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28 h. ago Asian Traders Tread With Caution as Fed Bets Wane: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia are set for a cautious open after mixed US inflation data spurred traders to trim Federal Reserve rate-cut bets. The dollar rose, Treasuries declined and the yen touched its weakest since April.

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29 h. ago Federal Court of Appeal reserves decision in ostrich farm avian flu case

The Federal Court of Appeal has wrapped up hearing arguments in an ongoing court case involving B.C. farmers and an order to have 400 ostriches culled for avian flu risk.

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35 h. ago Number of Canadians with favourable view of U.S. has fallen: poll

WASHINGTON — Amid months of tariffs and taunts from U.S. President Donald Trump, a new poll suggests the percentage of Canadians who have a favourable view of the United States has fallen and is now on par with the number who think positively about China. The survey by the Pew Research Center suggests one-third of […]

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36 h. ago Treasuries Resume Slide as CPI Fails to Quell Inflation Fears

Treasury yields resumed climbing Tuesday after June consumer prices data failed to quell anxiety about the potential for tariff-driven inflation to delay Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.

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38 h. ago Russia suggests Trump is emboldening Ukraine, delaying peace

MOSCOW — The Kremlin warned Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge of more weapons for Kyiv and threat of sanctions targeting Russian trading partners could embolden Ukraine and further delay already stalled peace efforts. Trump a day earlier gave Russia 50 days to strike a peace deal with Ukraine, voicing fresh frustration with Moscow […]

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3 d. ago From tariffs to universities, Trump’s negotiating style is often less dealmaking and more coercion

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump prides himself on being a dealmaker, but his negotiating style is more ultimatum than compromise. In the last week, Trump has slapped trading partners with tariffs rather than slog through prolonged talks to reach agreements. He ratcheted up the pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. And his […]

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6 d. ago Stock Futures Fall, Dollar Rises on Trump Tariffs: Markets Wrap

Stocks lost momentum and the dollar strengthened after President Donald Trump ratcheted up trade tensions yet again by suggesting higher tariff rates on most trading partners.

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6 d. ago Stock Futures Fall, Dollar Gains on Tariff Jitters: Markets Wrap

US stock futures retreated and the dollar strengthened after President Donald Trump ratcheted up trade tensions yet again by suggesting higher tariff rates on most trading partners.

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7 d. ago US Stocks Climb as Traders Sift Tariff News, Look to Fed Minutes

US equities inched higher as traders continued to assess the constant stream of tariff news and waited for potential insight on rate trajectories from the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes.

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7 d. ago Stocks Get Tech Boost as Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion: Markets Wrap

A rally in the world’s largest technology companies spurred a rebound in stocks, with Nvidia Corp. hitting $4 trillion - the first company in history to achieve that milestone. Treasuries held steady ahead of a $39 billion sale of bonds and minutes from last month’s Federal Reserve meeting.

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8 d. ago Doctor fired for claiming Texas flood victims got ‘what they voted for’

A Texas pediatrician has been fired after suggesting that supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump got “what they voted for” following the devastating floods in the state. Dr. Christina Propst sparked outrage after she took to Facebook to share her thoughts on the deadly floods, that have left more than 100 dead, including dozens of […]

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1 week ago Charting the Global Economy: US Jobs Data Eases Pressure on Fed

Fresh US jobs figures took pressure off the Federal Reserve to consider an interest-rate cut later this month, likely leaving the central bank on hold at least until the fall.

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2 w. ago Fed’s Top Climate Official Kevin Stiroh Leaves US Central Bank

Kevin Stiroh, the Federal Reserve’s most senior official focused on the financial risks associated with climate change, has left the US central bank.

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2 w. ago Trump Says Iran Might Get Sanctions Relief If It Can Be Peaceful

President Donald Trump suggested he might back eventual sanctions relief for Iran “if they can be peaceful,” combining threats and the prospect of diplomacy after US strikes aimed at destroying Iranian nuclear sites.

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2 w. ago Big banks all pass the Federal Reserve’s stress tests, but the tests were less vigorous this year

NEW YORK (AP) — All the major banks passed the Federal Reserve’s annual “stress tests” of the financial system, the central bank said Friday, but the test conducted by the central bank was notably less vigorous than it had been in previous years. All 22 banks tested this year would have remained solvent and above […]

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