Provincial economies increasingly diverging: BMO
Disparate effects of tariffs weighing on provinces' fortunes
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 13:39
Disparate effects of tariffs weighing on provinces' fortunes
Markets see wild swings since start of Iran war
The consulting firm estimates 122,000 vehicles were sold during the month
The central bank governor says the rise of non-bank players in debt markets is a key risk
U.S. President Donald Trump has promised that the U.S. Navy “will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz" if needed
Fears of a drawn-out Middle East conflict are driving a risk-off sentiment in stock markets
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FDI hit $96.8B last year, the highest level since 2007
Slowing growth being masked by exports surge
Economists warn the war could upend forecasts, depressing growth, stoking inflation and increasing debt
The price of crude oil was up 4.7% on Tuesday
Airline stocks lost altitude while defence, Big Tech stocks rose
Shares in oil companies and companies that supply equipment and technology to the military are climbing
European natural gas futures spike 42%
Attacks have been launched throughout the region, including on two vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz
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Brent crude, an international benchmark, closed at a seven-month high of US$72.87 on Friday
Meanwhile, oil prices rose on geopolitical fears
Dropped levies had been between 25% and 100%
Inflation expectations ease, job market optimism ticks up
That's up from $21.7B a year ago, as expenses rose more than revenues
Rise in retailer profit margins suggests tariffs costs being passed on to consumers
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