Business
Bank of Canada More Likely to Cut Rates Than Raise Them, TD Economist Says
TD economist sees Bank of Canada more likely to cut rates than raise them, citing Canada's resilient economy and...
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Business
Canadian Shoppers Finally Opening Their Wallets—Three Months of Retail Gains Signal Economic Resilience
Canadian retail sales climb for third straight month as consumers spend despite U.S. tariffs and global tensions. March...
Business
Housing Crisis Eclipses Trade Wars: What Canadians Really Care About Now
Housing affordability now Canada's top economic worry, surpassing trade fears. Government expands tax breaks but...
Canada
WestJet Hikes Baggage Fees Again as Fuel Costs Squeeze Canadian Airlines
WestJet joins Air Canada in raising baggage fees, marking the third increase in 2.5 years as fuel costs pressure...
Business
Philippines Tightens Monetary Policy as Middle East Conflict Pushes Inflation Higher
Philippines raises interest rates for first time in over two years as Middle East conflict drives inflation above...
Alberta
Federal Fuel Tax Suspension Kicks In April 20 as Gas Prices Spike Across Canada
Ottawa suspends federal fuel excise tax from April 20 to Labour Day, cutting 10 cents per litre on gas as Middle East...
Business
Oil Price Spike Won't Trigger 2022-Style Inflation Surge, RBC Warns
RBC economists say oil price spikes won't repeat 2022's inflation crisis thanks to weaker demand and stable supply...
Business
Poland's Central Bank Signals Rates Will Stay Steady as Inflation Stays in Check
Poland's central bank signals interest rates will hold steady through 2024 as inflation stays within target range...
USA
Trump Threatens Strait of Hormuz Blockade as Iran Talks Collapse; Oil Surge Threatens Canadian Wallets
Trump warns of Strait of Hormuz blockade as Iran peace talks fail. Oil prices surge, threatening to worsen inflation...
Business
Corporate Earnings Season Arrives Amid Geopolitical Chaos and AI Uncertainty
Earnings season opens amid geopolitical turmoil, inflation concerns, and AI disruption fears—expect corporate leaders...
Business
AI Investment Boom Powers Through Market Turbulence
AI financing surges past $80 billion despite Middle East tensions and inflation fears. Wall Street commits tens of...
Business
Middle East Conflict Casts Long Shadow Over 2026 Market Outlook Despite Brief Rally
Wall Street strategists warn that Middle East conflict has reshaped 2026 market outlook, with inflation, energy, and...
Business
Alberta Travellers Rush to Book Trips Early as Gas Prices Squeeze Holiday Plans
Alberta travellers are booking vacations months ahead as fuel price uncertainty forces a strategic rethink of holiday...
USA
U.S. Inflation Jumps to 3.3% as Middle East Crisis Sends Gas Prices Soaring
U.S. inflation surges to 3.3% in March as Middle East conflict drives gas prices up 40% since February, hitting highest...
Business
Bank of Canada Balances Iran War Concerns with Broader Economic Risks
Bank of Canada officials agreed to maintain steady interest rates while balancing Iran war inflation risks against...