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April 16, 2025
Bank of Canada rate to go lower, but not too low: Desjardins
Randall Bartlett, deputy chief economist at Desjardins, talked about how the Bank of Canada rate will go lower, but not too low. Watch here.
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April 16, 2025
Here's what economists are saying about the Bank of Canada announcement
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 2.75 per cent. Here’s what economists think about the decision. Find out more
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April 16, 2025
Let's boost Canada’s economic prosperity by putting nature on the balance sheet
Canada's natural resources is a significant motivation behind the U.S. expressing interest in Canada becoming the 51st state. Read more.
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April 16, 2025
S&P downgrades Quebec for first time since 1990s after budget
S&P Global Ratings downgraded Quebec as the trade war with the U.S. begins to hurt economic growth and government finances. Read more here
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April 16, 2025
Sale of Canadian products outpacing total sales, says Metro CEO
Sale of Canadian products outpacing total sales, says Metro CEO, after releasing second quarter earnings
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April 16, 2025
Bank of Canada holds interest rates: Read the official statement
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75 per cent. Read the official statement here.
Financial Post
April 16, 2025
Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.75%
Bank of Canada held its interest rate at 2.75 per cent Wednesday as the nation faces a tariff war with the United States. Read more
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April 16, 2025
Posthaste: Bank of Canada must cut rates deeper to salvage rocky housing market, say economists
Interest rates still too high to boost housing, a major contributor to Canada's economy and also highly sensitive to interest rates. Read on
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April 16, 2025
China open to trade and tariff talks if U.S. shows respect
China wants to see a number of steps from Trump’s administration before it agrees to trade talks, including showing more respect. Read on
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April 15, 2025
Nvidia says U.S. imposed new China restrictions on H20 chips
Nvidia Corp. said the U.S. government will begin requiring a license to export the company’s H20 chips to China. Find out more.
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April 15, 2025
California governor urges Canadians to come back for sand, sun and wine
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging the two million Canadians who visited last year to come back and enjoy the Golden State. Read more.
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April 15, 2025
Zuckerberg says he considered spinning off Instagram in 2018
Mark Zuckerberg considered spinning Instagram off into a separate company as he worried the app’s success was hurting Facebook. Read on
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April 15, 2025
Manitoba premier touts increased trade with Europe, possible second Hudson Bay port
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew expressed an openness to a second port on Hudson Bay as a tool to help ramp up trade with Europe. Find out more
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April 15, 2025
Manitoba premier touts increased trade with Europe, possible second Hudson Bay port
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew expressed an openness to a second port on Hudson Bay as a tool to help ramp up trade with Europe. Find out more
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April 15, 2025
Tariffs and Trump loom large in Ontario’s agenda-setting throne speech
Economic uncertainty created by tariffs permeated Ontario's throne speech, a ceremonial offering to set the government's agenda. Read more
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April 15, 2025
Loonie traders are betting on a steady outlook despite Bank of Canada path
Traders are looking beyond Wednesday’s Bank of Canada decision and betting on a relatively steady outlook for the loonie. Read more.
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April 15, 2025
Groupe Dynamite to close up to 10 stores this year but open 20 more
Groupe Dynamite Inc. expects to close 10 stores, mostly in Canada, this fiscal year, even as it plans to open 20 more in the U.S. Read here
Financial Post
April 15, 2025
Bank of Canada should and will cut interest rates: CIBC's Benjamin Tal
Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist CIBC Capital Markets, talks about the impact of uncertainty under Trump on Canada's economy. Watch now
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April 15, 2025
Markets, economists see Bank of Canada holding rate despite inflation surprise
Bank of Canada is still expected to hold its interest rate Wednesday after inflation cooled more than expected. Read more
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April 15, 2025
U.S. economy to lose billions as foreign tourists stay away
The U.S. economy is set to lose billions of dollars in revenue in 2025 from a pullback in foreign tourism and product boycotts. Read here
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April 15, 2025
April 30 deadline looms: What's next for Hudson's Bay?
Here’s what has happened in the Hudson's Bay saga within the past month and what can be expected going forward. Find out more here
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April 15, 2025
Pension conference relocates to Canada from U.S. amid trade war
A nonprofit that holds an annual event for Canadian pension officials has relocates this year’s event from San Diego to Canada. Read here
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April 15, 2025
Ruble is top performing currency as trade war hits U.S. dollar
Russia’s ruble has surged to become the best performing global currency, posting this year’s strongest gains against the dollar. Read more.
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April 15, 2025
Canada's inflation rate cools more than expected
Bank of Canada decision may be a bit easier Wednesday after data showed Canada's inflation rate slowed more than expected. Read more
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April 15, 2025
Posthaste: Want to Buy Canadian? Here's what it will cost you
Buy Canadian is sweeping the nation in response to Donald Trump's policies, but patriotism comes with a cost, say economists. Read more
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April 14, 2025
Trump initiates chips and drug probes, ahead of more tariffs
Donald Trump pressed forward with plans to impose tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports by initiating trade probes. Read more.
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April 14, 2025
The Canadian dollar is on the rise and that might not be a good thing
The Canadian dollar could be benefiting from "haven" tailwinds and growing bets that the Bank of Canada will hold interest rates. Read here
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April 14, 2025
Foreign student cuts will hurt P.E.I. tourism sector
P.E.I's tourism industry say Ottawa's decision to cap international student permits will lead to labour shortages this summer. Find out more
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April 14, 2025
Tariffs on clothing made overseas won't necessarily lead to higher prices, analyst says
Tariffs, along with all the economic uncertainty, is affecting Canadian clothing retailers that make their products overseas. Read more.
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April 14, 2025
A Canadian path forward with the United States on trade
There’s no clear path how to manage relations with the U.S., but there are emerging signals of a possible way to avoid the worst. Read on
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April 14, 2025
Carney proposes to speed up military spending, change defence-procurement strategy
Mark Carney said a government led by him would speed up military spending plans and change its defence-procurement strategy. Find out more.
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April 14, 2025
Why everyone is worried about the bond market
U.S. Treasuries selloff appears to have put pressure on Trump to reverse course on tariffs against more than 50 countries. Find out more
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April 14, 2025
Trump tariff concession brings Apple from brink of crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump handed Apple a major victory, exempting many popular consumer electronics from additional tariffs. Read more.
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April 14, 2025
Posthaste: Bank of Canada could go either way this week as Trump's tariff turmoil takes toll
Just two days before the Bank of Canada decides on interest rates and forecasters are split on which way it will go. Find out more
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April 12, 2025
Making the most of market volatility: FP Video on the latest tariff tangents
FP Video talks to two investment experts and the CEO of Linamar about the ongoing tariff turmoil. Plus, cashing in on the Arctic. Watch now
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April 11, 2025
BMO defends climate efforts as investors push for more disclosure
The head of BMO defended the bank's climate efforts as it faced shareholder resolutions at its annual general meeting. Find out more
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April 11, 2025
GM cutting 450 jobs at Ontario EV truck plant with 'tariffs a major factor,' says union
Hit hard by U.S. tariffs and slow sales, Cami Assembly is cutting 450 jobs and shutting down for several months.
Financial Post
April 11, 2025
P.E.I. tables similar bill to Nova Scotia aimed at reducing trade barriers
Prince Edward Island has introduced legislation aimed at reducing barriers to interprovincial trade and labour mobility. Find out more
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April 11, 2025
Mark Carney says global economies are slowing amid Trump’s tariffs
Liberal Leader Mark Carney says there are signs the global and Canadian economies are slowing amid Donald Trump's tariffs. Find out more.
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April 11, 2025
Bond vigilantes are back raising the spectre of an American face-off
Recent events show that market forces can, and do, exert control when governments push too far with excess. Keep reading here.
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April 11, 2025
Corus Entertainment sees potential ad revenue bump from 'buy Canadian' trend
Corus Entertainment Inc. says it could reap the benefits of the "Buy Canadian" movement in response to U.S. tariffs. Find out more
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April 11, 2025
Duty-free shops see business ’falling off the cliff’ as travellers shun U.S.
A group of duty-free shop owners says sales are plunging as Canadian travellers steer clear of the U.S. amid anger over tariffs. Read here
Financial Post
April 11, 2025
Posthaste: Imperiled bond markets forced Trump to back down. Could they do it again?
The danger to the financial system remains quite real as financial instruments can't be relied on to be stable in the coming months. Read on
Financial Post
April 11, 2025
Most Canadians say they expect to feel U.S. tariffs, want Canada to fight back: poll
A new poll suggests 60 per cent of Canadians say they will feel the effects of U.S. tariffs and believe Canada should fight back. Read more.
Financial Post
April 11, 2025
Tariffs could spell end of the line for some smaller Canadian food makers
As tariffs on Canadian goods filter through supply chains, some smaller food manufacturers may not be able to weather the storm. Read on
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April 10, 2025
Money-laundering questions continue to chase TD months after U.S. sanctions
Concerns about TD's failure to prevent money laundering in the U.S. was a key topic at the lender's AGM on Thursday. Find out more
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April 10, 2025
Frank and Oak to close nine stores by May 7 as it seeks buyer or investor
Apparel retailer Frank and Oak says it is closing nine stores across Quebec, Ontario and British Columbia by May 7. Find out more
Financial Post
April 10, 2025
Canada's next government will have to deal with an immigration system that has 'lost its brand'
Canada needs to tweak its immigration system if it wants to attract the "best and brightest" from the U.S. and other countries. Read here
Financial Post
April 10, 2025
The next Canadian government will have to deal with an immigration system that has 'lost its brand,'
Canada needs to tweak its immigration system if it wants to attract the "best and brightest" from the U.S. and other countries. Read here
Financial Post
April 10, 2025