S&P/TSX composite hits new high amid calmer market, U.S. stock markets mixed
Safe haven gold nears US$5,000 an ounce while silver tops US$100-mark
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 23, 2026 January 23, 2026
- 17:00
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Time for dovish talk from the BoC: Desjardins
Amid weak hiring, household debt concerns, central bank should soften tone, report argues
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2026 January 23, 2026
- 14:32
Canadian resident return trips from U.S. in November down 23.6%
Returns from overseas trips rise 13.6%
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 23, 2026 January 23, 2026
- 11:35
Global growth is resilient, but policymakers at Davos warn against complacency
Economic leaders point to need for action on debt, inequality
- By: David Mchugh and Jamey Keaten, the Associated Press
- January 23, 2026 January 23, 2026
- 09:35
Canadian retail sales up 1.3% in November at $70.4B
Sales rose in 8 of 9 subsectors Statistics Canada tracks
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 23, 2026 January 23, 2026
- 09:12
Markets rise for a second day after Trump walkback on Greenland-related tariffs
Details about Greenland framework that Trump said he reached with head of NATO still sparse
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 22, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 16:54
Canadian CEOs less confident in global economy than peers amid trade concerns: survey
Confidence in the domestic economy has also taken a tumble
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 22, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 12:15
Prices ticked up in November as Americans keep spending, a key inflation measure shows
Figures point to a mostly strong economy with inflation still elevated
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 22, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 10:49
U.S. applications for jobless benefits inch up last week to a still-low 200,000
Employers added just 50,000 jobs last month, the U.S. government reported
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- January 22, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 09:36
Consumer spending pushes U.S. economy up 4.4% in third quarter
The economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- January 22, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 09:31
Housing market set to revive: NBF
Activity slumped in 2025, despite easing rate environment
- By: James Langton
- January 22, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 04:00
Canada, U.S. markets rise after Trump changes course on Greenland-related tariffs
The “TACO trade is still clearly very much in play": Harbourfront Wealth's CIO
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 21, 2026 January 21, 2026
- 16:55
Canada to see a ‘year of resilience and opportunity’: Vanguard
AI will contribute to 1.6% GDP growth this year, a stronger labour market and mid-2% core inflation
- By: Kevin Press
- January 21, 2026 January 21, 2026
- 16:15
Average salary increases projected at 3% for 2026: report
Amid economic uncertainty, organizations are taking a cautious, gradual approach to salary increase budgets
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 21, 2026 January 21, 2026
- 14:53
Fortunately, tariff reality lags perception: Desjardins
Exemptions, implementation friction keeps actual tariff rates lower
- By: James Langton
- January 21, 2026 January 21, 2026
- 13:37
Stock markets tumble amid geopolitical tensions
S&P 500 index falls more than 2% as U.S. threatens new tariffs
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 17:29
Population drop is part policy, part economy
Decline may continue this year, before reversing in 2027, 2028: Desjardins
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 14:43
Carney calls on middle powers to band together
In Davos speech, PM warns that compliance with economic coercion won't bring safety
- By: Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press
- January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 13:01
EU grapples with fresh U.S. tariff threats
New trade snafu over Greenland comes as world leaders convene in Davos
- By: Jamey Keaten and Emma Burrows, The Associated Press
- January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 11:49
Global oil market looks oversupplied: Fitch
Disruptions due to Iran, Venezuela unlikely to roil markets in the short term
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 09:27
Global dividend growth to slow in 2026: S&P
Uncertainty, trade tensions, downside risks to weigh on growth this year
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 09:23
New U.S. threats imperil growth, security: Fitch
The implementation of new tariffs, potential retaliation, highly uncertain
- By: James Langton
- January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 09:18
Gold stocks lift S&P/TSX composite amid geopolitical risks
U.S. markets were closed, but U.S. stock futures slid on latest tariff threats
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 19, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 17:15
Business sentiment subdued, but sales outlook improves: BoC outlook survey
Respondents see signs of recovery after a year of weak sales
- By: Craig Wong, The Canadian Press
- January 19, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 11:25
China’s economy grows 5% in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite Trump’s tariffs
Deutsche Bank forecasts growth this year at 4.5% as domestic demand remains weak
- By: Chan Ho-Him, The Associated Press
- January 19, 2026 January 19, 2026
- 10:30