Markets Lower as China Holds War Drills Near Taiwan
Shares in Asia were mostly lower in subdued holiday trading on December 29, 2025, as China conducted military exercises near Taiwan, dampening investor sentiment.
Shares in Asia were mostly lower in subdued holiday trading on December 29, 2025, as China conducted military exercises near Taiwan, dampening investor sentiment.
As gold and silver hit record highs, major banks and traders are aggressively expanding their precious metals operations, transforming a once-sleepy sector into a profit powerhouse. Discover the driving forces.
Plan your financial future for 2026 with this expert money checklist. Learn key steps for budgeting, saving, and investing to achieve your monetary goals in the new year.
Elections Alberta has approved a proposed referendum question on provincial independence. The Alberta Prosperity Project now must gather nearly 178,000 signatures to proceed.
Canadian stocks showed modest gains in light pre-holiday trading as investors awaited crucial U.S. economic updates on growth and labour. Get the latest market analysis.
Eugene You argues B.C. must make financial literacy a mandatory graduation requirement as debt soars and students lack basic money skills. Read why early education is key.
Bank of Montreal's head of global credit trading, Steve Thom, is retiring. The veteran banker joined BMO five years ago after a long career at RBC. Learn about the changes in BMO's capital markets division.
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget launches TradFi, giving users direct access to forex, gold, and commodities using USDT. A major step in merging traditional and digital finance.
GTA thieves are targeting valuable Pokémon trading cards, prompting two Toronto stores to implement new security measures. Learn how local businesses are fighting back.
Thieves in the Greater Toronto Area are targeting valuable Pokémon trading cards. Two local store owners reveal their security strategies and the impact of these thefts on their businesses.
A Calgary man and his mother are accused of using confidential information for stock trades, the Alberta Securities Commission alleges. Read the details of the case.
Global shadow banking assets exceed $250 trillion for the first time, now representing 51% of all financial assets. Regulators warn of data gaps and systemic risks.
A new report highlights how soaring living costs are delaying traditional life milestones for young Canadians like Taylor Arnt, 27, of Winnipeg. Explore the financial pressures reshaping a generation.
Alberta's UCP government passed Bill 12, redefining disability support and moving 77,000 people to a new program. Advocates call it a cruel move on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Discover the best winter activities and vacation spots in Alberta for 2025, from dog sledding adventures to festive community events and unique local traditions.
Alberta's UCP government faces criticism over Bill 14, the Justice Statutes Amendment Act, 2025. Critics argue it reduces transparency, centralizes power, and serves party interests over public good. Read the details.
An Alberta MLA reacts with alarm to proposed UCP legislation allowing political party name changes, calling it undemocratic. Explore the details and implications for Alberta's political landscape.
Alberta's UCP introduces Bill 14, imposing massive fines for petition data misuse and banning words like 'conservative' in party names. Critics call it draconian.
An Edmonton judge has declared proposed Alberta legislation on citizen-led referendum drives as undemocratic. The ruling highlights tensions over democratic processes in the province.
An Alberta judge has ruled that Premier Danielle Smith's new referendum bill is undemocratic, criticizing the government for changing rules mid-process. Read the full legal analysis.
Bitget has launched a major upgrade to its GetAgent AI trading assistant, featuring smarter responses and expanded free access for all user tiers. Learn how this enhances crypto trading.
Columnist Toula Drimonis critiques the CAQ's expanding secularism legislation, arguing Bills 21, 94, and 9 represent a slide limiting fundamental freedoms and unfairly target minority faiths in Quebec.
Alberta's UCP introduces Bill 14, imposing strict rules on political party names to reduce voter confusion. The move blocks a Progressive Conservative revival and clears a path for a separatist referendum campaign.
A new UCP omnibus bill removes legal barriers for an Alberta independence referendum and permits recall campaigns against 15 MLAs, including Premier Danielle Smith. Discover the political shift.
A Guelph senior was defrauded after a suspect took their bank cards and spent thousands. Police are investigating the incident, highlighting risks to vulnerable residents.
Prediction market platform Polymarket is recruiting an internal trading team to face customers, a strategy that has drawn criticism for its main rival, Kalshi. This comes as Polymarket re-enters the U.S. market.
Public consultations on Quebec's Bill 60, a proposed provincial constitution, are set to begin. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette leads the process amid debate over Quebec's political future.
A new housing bill passed in Ontario has landlord groups advocating for system balance, while raising tenant concerns over easier evictions. Explore the details and implications.
Canadian stock markets exhibited a mixed performance on December 4, 2025, as global sentiment was influenced by Wall Street's surge toward a record peak. Explore the key factors and sector movements shaping the day's trading.
Bitget partners with football star Julián Alvarez in a new video to demonstrate how its AI assistant, GetAgent, helps traders make smarter decisions, blending sports strategy with crypto insights.