Trump says 10% global tariff coming after Supreme Court ruling
New levy to take effect in three days
- By: Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press
- February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
- 14:54
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December retail sales fell 0.4% to $70B: Statistics Canada
Three of nine subsectors saw a drop in sales, including new and used car dealers
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
- 10:31
U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs
6-3 decision applies to levies imposed under the emergency powers law
- By: Lindsay Whitehurst, The Associated Press
- February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
- 10:21
U.S. inflation rose more quickly than expected in December
Prices rose 0.4% in December, up from 0.2% the previous month
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
- 09:58
U.S. economic growth slows to 1.4% in the fourth quarter
Consumer spending rose 2.4%, down from 3.5% in Q3
- By: Christopher Rugaber and Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
- 09:35
S&P/TSX composite rises more than 200 points helped by oil prices, U.S. markets slide
The energy sector largely lifted the TSX higher
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 16:59
Tariffs paid by mid-sized U.S. companies tripled last year: study
New expenses brought on by tariffs have led these firms to employ fewer workers, accept lower profits
- By: Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 14:13
Canada, China lead downturn in global home prices
Global real housing prices continue slide that started in 2022
- By: James Langton
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 13:20
Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade deficit $1.3B in December
The result compared with a revised deficit of $2.6B for November
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 09:55
U.S. trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs
Exports rose 6% last year, while imports rose nearly 5%
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 09:03
S&P/TSX composite rises nearly 500 points, U.S. market gains tempered by Fed minutes
Shopify shares rose 7.6%, adding the most points to the TSX on Wednesday
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 16:56
Fed minutes: Lower inflation needed before many officials will support rate cuts
The minutes underscored the deeply divided nature of the committee
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 16:37
Canada avoided recession in 2025, but risk remains
U.S. trade relationship biggest threat to economy in 2026: BMO
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 14:15
Mega deals drive robust M&A: Crosbie & Co.
Improved sentiment underpins revival in dealmaking
- By: James Langton
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 13:52
Nuveen and Schroders merger to create US$2.5-trillion asset manager
Board of U.K.-based Schroder has endorsed the £9.9B offer
- By: IE Staff
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 13:14
CIBC warns overstated housing starts mask economic weakness in Canada
New report calls on all levels of government to work harder to cut the cost of buying a home
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 12:04
Mining stocks dominate TSX Venture 50 list amid rotation into resource sector
The 48 mining companies on the list accounted for a total average share price increase of 443%
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 11:48
U.K. interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop
Lower food, gas prices in January helped drive inflation in the U.K. to a 10-month low
- By: The Associated Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 09:30
January home sales fell as southern Ontario was hit by huge winter storm: CREA
The national average sale price in January was $652,941, down 2.6% on an annual basis
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- February 18, 2026 February 18, 2026
- 09:17
Canada, U.S. markets move in opposite directions amid sell-off in precious metals
AI selectivity in focus among tech stocks
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 17, 2026 February 17, 2026
- 17:01
New Brunswick projects $1.3-billion deficit
Health care costs are coming in at $432.5M over budget
- By: Devin Stevens, The Canadian Presss
- February 17, 2026 February 17, 2026
- 16:51
Rebound in auto sector helps boost December wholesale sales
Sales rose 2% overall to $86.1 billion: Statistics Canada
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 17, 2026 February 17, 2026
- 14:57
Carney rolls out plans to build up domestic defence sector
$6.6B strategy aims to create 125,000 jobs in the next decade
- By: Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press
- February 17, 2026 February 17, 2026
- 13:50
Most Canadians say inflation negatively impacting retirement plans: BMO survey
Nearly a third of respondents don't know how long their money will last
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 17, 2026 February 17, 2026
- 10:22
Provinces contend with fresh shocks ahead of 2026 budget season
Overall outlook has improved from this time last year: Desjardins
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- February 17, 2026 February 17, 2026
- 10:04