3 d. 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 d. ago Trump’s Love for Coal Is Crashing Into Market’s Economic Reality

The US coal industry is once again enjoying support from the White House. Yet that’s unlikely to quell the economic challenges that underpin a long-term decline for the dirtiest fossil fuel.

Events

3 d. ago India’s economic surge to drive global energy demand, but with low

India’s economic surge to drive global energy demand, but with low-carbon twist The country’s high-growth scenario could triple India’s economy by 2033, but impact on global energy markets differs from China’s boom  India is set to become a major player in the global energy markets with a unique growth path, featuring lower energy intensity, a diverse […]

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5 d. ago LILLEY: Carney and his economic policies wrong for the time we are in

Canada needs greater ability to move our main economic driver -- oil and gas -- to markets other than U.S.

Events

5 d. ago Bank of Canada’s job just got ‘even harder’: Economists on the latest inflation numbers

Markets and more economists calling are betting that policymakers will hold interest rates at April 16 decision

Economics

9 d. ago Stock Turmoil Spreads as Fear Hits the World of Corporate Bonds

As stocks stumbled in recent weeks, a cohort of Wall Street pros took solace as credit markets held firm and economic data proved benign.

Economics

1 week ago Bank of Canada could slash rate below 2% if ‘madness continues:’ Benjamin Tal

Watch: 'We are toying with a recession,' says deputy chief economist of CIBC World Markets

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1 week ago Ontario eyes more trade with countries overseas in wake of U.S. tariffs

TORONTO — Ontario is re-examining its trade strategy in the wake of American tariffs on Canadian goods, looking to focus on opening up new markets and attracting more overseas investment once the immediate economic threat passes. The province does about $500 billion in annual two-way trade with the United States. It’s the largest trading partner […]

Economics

1 week ago Markets Rocked by Trump Show Economic Fear Across Wall Street

What had been a steady pullback from the US stock market accelerated sharply Monday as investors retreated from virtually every type of risk.

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2 w. ago European Stocks Echo US Drop on Tariff Confusion: Markets Wrap

European stocks followed Asia lower as US President Donald Trump’s shifting approach to trade tariffs whipped up market uncertainty and dented confidence in the economic outlook. Bitcoin slumped as details of a US strategic reserve disappointed.

Economics

2 w. ago Today's Letters: 'We love you, Canada' — Americans react to Trump

Thursday, March 6: U.S. citizens say they don't like what Donald Trump is trying to do to Canada. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Other

2 w. ago JBI Metia Partners With The Economist Group to Launch MacroScore™ for Wealth Managers

LONDON & LOS ANGELES — JBI Metia has announced the release of its groundbreaking product, MacroScore™, in strategic partnership with EIU, the business intelligence arm of The Economist Group, a leading authority on international business and world affairs. The new product is set to redefine the landscape of economic research and market intelligence by integrating […]

Culture

2 w. ago U.S. tariffs uncertainty may mean now is the time to buy homes, say builders

BILD Edmonton Metro's economic forecast presentation discusses pressure on prices from tariffs, tight markets and new purpose-built rental.

Economics

3 w. ago Fantasy or reality? Could airships solve Canada's need for more trading markets

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats are forcing Canada to reassess its economic future. Two strategies that come to the fore are self-reliance and trade diversification. More local consumption can help reduce Canadian reliance on the U.S. market and strengthen the economy. Trade diversification is different. It is easier to convince consumers to buy local […]

Sport

3 w. ago Friday's letters: Love for Canada trumps Gretzky's hockey past

Re. “Trump problem Bodychecks Gretzky’s Legacy in Canada,” Stu Cowan, Feb. 26 One can only wonder how Gretzky was selected as honorary captain of Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-off hockey final in the first place. According to Cowan, it was the NHL’s decision. Nevertheless, this decision led to a fiasco. Gretzky’s prior presence […]

Sport

3 w. ago EU pushes back against Trump tariff threats and his caustic comments that bloc is out to get the US

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive branch said Thursday that the 27-nation bloc wasn’t out to undermine the United States, as U.S. President Donald Trump put it, but instead was the world’s largest free market that has created an economic windfall for American companies working on and with the continent. The bloc also added […]

Economics

3 w. ago Asian Stocks Drop, Bonds Rally on US Economic Data: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia fell at the open after another disappointing US consumer confidence reading fueled concern about the health of the world’s largest economy. Treasuries edged up after 10-year yields dropped to their lowest levels this year.

Economics

3 w. ago Stocks Drop, Bonds Rally on Weak US Economic Data: Markets Wrap

Stocks in Asia fell after another disappointing US consumer confidence reading fueled concern about the health of the world’s largest economy. Treasury 10-year yields edged lower.

Economics