President Donald Trump is preparing to scale back tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as voter anxiety over affordability grows ahead of midterm elections, with administration officials acknowledging consumer price impacts.
Gold prices climbed more than 1% as investors engaged in dip-buying, with markets closely monitoring upcoming U.S. inflation figures that could influence Federal Reserve policy and global economic trends.
Economist Jack Mintz argues that rising deficit-financed government spending will lead to increased taxes, contradicting affordability promises and burdening households.
Trade uncertainty is capping Canadian interest rates as bond yields fall to ten-week lows, potentially leading to lower fixed mortgage rates for borrowers.
Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper's approach of tax cuts and spending restraint offers lessons for addressing Canada's current debt and affordability challenges, as deficits persist.
Gold, silver, and copper experienced sharp declines as traders sold metals to cover losses from a stock market rout, though many banks remain bullish on gold's long-term prospects.
A Canadian court has affirmed the CRA's authority to charge instalment interest on accrued GIC income, even when not yet paid to the taxpayer, highlighting tax obligations on investment earnings.
A Kremlin document reveals proposals for Russia to embrace the U.S. dollar again as part of economic partnership with Trump administration, marking potential policy reversal.
Experts argue Canada must adopt a dual regulatory framework for digital trading and stablecoins, anchored by a central bank digital currency to ensure safety and efficiency.
The U.S. is pursuing a soft default on its $38 trillion debt through currency depreciation, negative real interest rates, and inflation understatement, quietly transferring costs to creditors and households.
The Bank of Canada faces unprecedented challenges predicting interest rate moves due to intertwined trade and geopolitical tensions, maintaining rates as economy aligns with outlook.
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem states that future interest rate decisions are increasingly uncertain due to heightened economic risks, complicating monetary policy outlook.
Gold prices increased significantly as the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields declined, with investors closely monitoring upcoming key U.S. employment figures for economic insights.
Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case have identified connections to major Quebec institutions, including the Caisse de dépôt pension fund and the Port of Montreal.
The Canadian dollar's recent gains against the U.S. dollar mask underlying weakness as it trails other commodity currencies like the Australian and New Zealand dollars.
Two senior infrastructure executives have left Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System after the fund wrote off its Thames Water stake and faced challenges with Deutsche Glasfaser investment.
Alphabet Inc. is raising at least US$9.4 billion through sterling and Swiss franc-denominated bonds, featuring an ultra-rare 100-year note. This follows a massive US$20 billion dollar debt sale earlier this week.
Abaxx Technologies has successfully completed commercial pilots demonstrating T+0 collateral mobilization for physical gold and regulated securities, addressing inefficiencies in multi-trillion dollar markets.
A Bank of Canada survey shows business leaders have a slightly more optimistic economic outlook than the central bank, though trade tensions remain the top concern for growth.
Tax expert Kim Moody argues Canada should simplify its tax system by cutting rates and replacing complex credits with one generous credit to boost affordability and productivity.
New data from CAIRP reveals a 2.3% increase in consumer insolvencies across Canada in 2025, marking the highest annual volume recorded since the 2009 financial crisis.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. reveals separately managed municipal bond accounts have grown to US$1.3 trillion, becoming the largest demand aggregation in the municipal market.
Google's parent company Alphabet plans a rare 100-year sterling bond sale, marking the first such tech issuance since Motorola in 1997 as AI investment drives debt needs.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation criticizes Nova Scotia's fiscal management following a credit rating downgrade, highlighting concerns over provincial spending and economic stability.
Canada's S&P/TSX composite index posted a significant gain of more than 300 points, while U.S. stock markets showed mixed results. The article also covers various national news briefs.
Apollo Global Management reported higher-than-expected profits driven by a surge in lending activity and a significant jump in assets under management to US$938 billion.
Gold prices have increased due to a weaker U.S. dollar, with investors closely monitoring upcoming U.S. economic data for market direction.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre calls for tax exemptions on severance for GM workers, highlighting economic support during job transitions amid corporate restructuring.
Calgary MP Greg McLean discusses Conservative economic proposals to address Canada's investment crisis, criticizing Liberal governance while offering bipartisan solutions.
A British Columbia judge has ruled that a gambler must continue providing documentation to prove the source of funds used at casinos, upholding anti-money laundering protocols in the gaming industry.