U.S. filings for jobless benefits inch up
Businesses continue to hold onto workers despite fears of an economic slowdown
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- April 24, 2025 April 24, 2025
- 09:28
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China denies it’s in negotiations with the U.S. over tariffs
U.S. tariffs on China's exports stand at 145%
- By: Huizhong Wu, The Associated Press
- April 24, 2025 April 24, 2025
- 09:24
Poilievre defends economic growth projections in Conservative platform as ‘essential’
Liberal and Conservative platforms criticized for lacking "consideration of prudence and risk"
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- April 23, 2025 April 23, 2025
- 14:24
Europe to take a hit in U.S. trade war: Fitch
Most corporate sectors face pressure from both direct, indirect effects
- By: James Langton
- April 23, 2025 April 23, 2025
- 13:25
Inflation forecasts up, growth down: ECB
Economists trim outlooks amid trade uncertainty, geopolitical risk
- By: James Langton
- April 23, 2025 April 23, 2025
- 10:38
Trump says he has ‘no intention’ of firing Federal Reserve chair
U.S. President keeps up pressure for a rate cut, arguing inflation is no longer a threat
- By: Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- April 23, 2025 April 23, 2025
- 09:39
National Bank signs deal to buy PGM Global Holdings
Bank says PGM's dual registration will strengthen its cross-border capabilities
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 23, 2025 April 23, 2025
- 09:29
Volatility to boost Euro banks’ market revenues: DBRS
Trading gains to be tempered by investment banking weakness
- By: James Langton
- April 23, 2025 April 23, 2025
- 09:25
Weak markets drag down mutual fund, ETF assets in March: SIMA
ETFs, however, fared better than mutual funds thanks to strong net inflows
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 22, 2025 April 23, 2025
- 16:31
More global issuers flirting with junk: Fitch
Potential downgrades from investment grade outnumber upgrade prospects
- By: James Langton
- April 22, 2025 April 22, 2025
- 15:39
The U.S. fight for factory jobs that no one wants
Getting workers back into low-paid, low-productivity jobs would not be a win: CIBC
- By: James Langton
- April 22, 2025 April 22, 2025
- 13:52
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Rethinking how to build resilience with private markets investing
- By: Jay Bala
- April 22, 2025 April 22, 2025
- 11:25
U.S., global economic outlook worsens in the face of Trump’s tariffs, IMF says
U.S. growth forecast at 1.8% with global GDP at 2.8% for 2025
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 22, 2025 April 22, 2025
- 09:27
How stocks, bonds and other markets have fared so far in 2025
U.S. markets started 2025 on a two-year winning streak; not so much since
- By: Wyatte Grantham-philips And Damian J. Troise, The Associated Press
- April 21, 2025 April 22, 2025
- 15:27
Big Tech’s ‘Magnificent Seven’ heads into earnings season reeling from Trump turbulence
“The mass confusion created by this constant news flow out of the White House is dizzying for the industry and investors": analyst
- By: Michael Liedtke, The Associated Press
- April 21, 2025 April 21, 2025
- 14:34
China warns countries against making trade deals with the U.S. unfavourable to Beijing
“China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China’s interests”: China's Commerce Ministry
- By: The Associated Press
- April 21, 2025 April 22, 2025
- 14:26
Costs, chaos rising as metal tariffs pile up with no end in sight
Industry leaders say tariffs could mean reduced demand in the automotive and construction sectors
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- April 21, 2025 April 21, 2025
- 14:18
Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters
Economists worry that if the Fed's longstanding independence is questioned, it could disrupt markets and add to economic uncertainty in the U.S.
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 18, 2025 April 18, 2025
- 13:40
Gold’s glitter is back as investors look for a safe ‘place to hide’
Spot gold hit a record high this week — it's up more than 20% this year as a result of multiple factors
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 17, 2025 April 17, 2025
- 17:42
Global turmoil roils emerging markets: Fitch
Weaker global growth, higher inflation, uncertainty add risk
- By: James Langton
- April 17, 2025 April 17, 2025
- 16:50
Household debt rose in February: StatCan
Increased mortgage borrowing drove monthly rise in household liabilities
- By: James Langton
- April 17, 2025 April 17, 2025
- 14:27
Ontario DB pension plans enjoy ‘robust funding positions’: FSRA
The average solvency rate at the end of Q4 2024 was 122%
- By: Kevin Press
- April 17, 2025 April 17, 2025
- 14:25
Trump says Fed Reserve Chair Powell’s ‘termination cannot come fast enough’
Powell, whose term does not expire until next year, said in remarks yesterday that Fed's independence "is a matter of law"
- By: Aamer Madhani and Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- April 17, 2025 April 17, 2025
- 09:57
European Central Bank cuts interest rates for the seventh time
The central bank moves to counter Trump’s tariff threats and mounting economic uncertainty
- By: David McHugh, The Associated Press
- April 17, 2025 April 17, 2025
- 09:55
Japan reports US$63B trade surplus with the U.S.
The nation's global trade deficit increased for the fourth year in a row to US$37B
- By: The Associated Press
- April 17, 2025 April 17, 2025
- 09:24