21 h. ago With Iran and Israel in conflict, oil traders brace for supply turmoil

With continuing attacks, oil traders and analysts are preparing for tumult after prices surged the most in three years on Friday

Economics

54 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: Israeli Airstrikes Boost Oil Prices

Crude oil prices surged and investors sought the safety of gold after Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian atomic facilities involved in nuclear enrichment.

Economics

67 h. ago OPINION: Carney’s industrial carbon tax will make tariff pain worse 

Self-inflicted wounds can be the most painful and we can’t ignore those injuries during a trade war. United States President Donald Trump is making good on his threat to double his tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum producers. “A 50 per cent tariff would completely shut us out of the U.S. market,” said Marty Warren, United Steelworkers national […]

Economics

3 d. ago European Gas Prices Jump as Middle East Risk Returns to Market

European natural gas prices surged after Israel carried out a wave of strikes against Iran, raising fears of a wider war in a region that’s key to global energy supplies.

Economics

5 d. ago Asian shares climb after China and the US say they have a framework for seeking a trade deal

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday after China and the U.S. said they had agreed on a framework for following up on the trade truce reached last month in Geneva. U.S. futures fell while oil prices edged higher. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 0.6% in afternoon trading to 38,450.76. Data from the Bank […]

Economics

9 d. ago Discover what's possible, practical for homes on the Eco Solar Tour

Interest in net-zero energy homes is bringing prices in line with equivalent new homes and is behind a surge in home renovations.

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1 week ago Mark Carney and Donald Trump in ‘deep discussions’ on trade: Doug Ford

Ontario premier says Canada should retaliate if not deal can't be reached on latest tariff increases to steel, aluminum

Economics

1 week ago CHARLEBOIS: Where’s the beef? Priced out of the Canadian grill

Since January, beef prices have surged at an alarming pace in this country

Economics

1 week ago Enterprise Products Says US Set to Deny Its China Ethane Export License

Enterprise Products Partners LP received a notice saying the US intends to deny licenses for three proposed cargoes of ethane heading to China as the Trump administration doubles down on security for exports to the country.

Economics

1 week ago S&P/TSX composite closes down almost 100 points as tariffs weigh on market

TORONTO — A sharp increase in tariffs the U.S. put on Canadian steel and aluminum Wednesday weighed on markets but investors were relieved Donald Trump’s latest attack didn’t exact the same damage as prior rounds. “If we reflect back obviously to April and the extreme volatility we had at that time, even tariff mentions in […]

Economics

1 week ago ‘WHERE’S THE DEAL:’ Tories demand answers from Carney about tariffs

As Min. Leblanc met with U.S. officials over trade, the Trump White House increased steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50% Tuesday

Economics

1 week ago Canada in ‘intensive discussions’ amid latest U.S. tariff hike: Carney

"The latest tariffs on steel and aluminum are unjustified," PM Carney told reporters on Wednesday

Economics

1 week ago U.S. ‘can’t fight a war’ without American steel, Trump tariff chief says

Howard Lutnick defended the doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs while denying the immediate real-world implications that will have on U.S. defence manufacturing.

Economics

1 week ago Carney hints retaliation is coming for Trump’s latest steel and aluminum tariffs

More than 90 per cent of Canada’s steel and aluminum is exported to the United States, according to 2024 federal government statistics

Economics

1 week ago Carney hints retaliation is coming after Trump’s latest steel and aluminum tariffs

More than 90 per cent of Canada’s steel and aluminum is exported to the United States, according to 2024 federal government statistics

Economics

1 week ago Bank of Canada to make interest rate decision as tariff uncertainty lingers

The Bank of Canada is set to make its interest rate decision, even as tariff uncertainty lingers, including President Donald Trump's latest increase to steel and aluminum tariffs.

Economics

1 week ago Cut, hold or hike? Bank of Canada to reveal what’s next for interest rates

The Bank of Canada is set to make its interest rate decision, even as tariff uncertainty lingers, including President Donald Trump's latest increase to steel and aluminum tariffs.

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1 week ago Trump signs order to double tariffs on steel, aluminum Wednesday

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that will double steel and aluminum tariffs on Wednesday as Canadian officials say they’re still hoping for a good outcome from meetings in Washington. In March, Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to the United States. Trump announced his […]

Economics

1 week ago Trump to double steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada: White House press secretary

The order will raise the tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. from 25 per cent to 50 per cent

Politics

1 week ago Carney denounces ‘unlawful and unjustified’ doubling of U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum

The order will raise the tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. from 25 per cent to 50 per cent

Economics