TSX rises with oil prices, U.S. stock markets mixed after Iran strike
Airline stocks lost altitude while defence, Big Tech stocks rose
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Big banks boast strong first quarter: Fitch
Broad-based growth powers gains in revenue, earnings
- By: James Langton
- March 2, 2026 March 2, 2026
- 14:53
Oil prices leap on worries about Iran war, while U.S. stocks trim their sharp losses
Shares in oil companies and companies that supply equipment and technology to the military are climbing
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- March 2, 2026 March 2, 2026
- 13:09
Oil prices surge on Strait of Hormuz tanker disruptions
European natural gas futures spike 42%
- By: David Mchugh, The Associated Press
- March 2, 2026 March 2, 2026
- 09:28
Global markets roiled as conflict in the Middle East spreads and energy prices soar
Attacks have been launched throughout the region, including on two vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach And Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press
- March 2, 2026 March 2, 2026
- 08:10
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- March 2, 2026 February 27, 2026
- 08:00
Oil prices set for swings next week as U.S.-Israel strikes raise supply uncertainty
Brent crude, an international benchmark, closed at a seven-month high of US$72.87 on Friday
- By: The Associated Press
- March 1, 2026 March 1, 2026
- 10:05
Canada, U.S. markets slide on tech weakness
Meanwhile, oil prices rose on geopolitical fears
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2026 February 27, 2026
- 17:36
China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
Dropped levies had been between 25% and 100%
- By: Aaron Sousa, The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2026 February 27, 2026
- 15:38
Households remain pessimistic on economy: ECB
Inflation expectations ease, job market optimism ticks up
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2026 February 27, 2026
- 14:53
Feds report deficit of $26.1B for its April-to-December period
That's up from $21.7B a year ago, as expenses rose more than revenues
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2026 February 27, 2026
- 12:31
U.S. wholesale prices arrive hotter than expected in January
Rise in retailer profit margins suggests tariffs costs being passed on to consumers
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- February 27, 2026 February 27, 2026
- 10:16
Laurentian reports $20.5M Q1 loss as it transforms itself
Bank's name will live on after sale of commercial ops to Fairstone
- By: Stéphane Rolland, The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2026 February 27, 2026
- 09:38
Canadian economy contracted 0.6% in Q4 to cap volatile 2025
Real GDP rose 1.7% in 2025 overall, down from 2% in 2024
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2026 February 27, 2026
- 09:19
Too early to say whether AI is paying off: CIBC
Innovation takes time to deliver, and AI has challenges to overcome
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2026 February 26, 2026
- 04:00
S&P/TSX composite up nearly 375 points, U.S. stock markets mixed amid fresh earnings
In Canada, many of the gains were coming from the tech sector
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 26, 2026 February 26, 2026
- 16:54
Payroll data weakens: Statistics Canada
In December, employment declined, vacancies rose and wage growth slowed
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2026 February 26, 2026
- 14:39
Canada’s current account deficit narrows in Q4
Canadians divested a record $20.5B from U.S. Treasury bonds in the quarter
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 26, 2026 February 26, 2026
- 14:23
Budget watchdog predicts zero population growth this year
This follows two record breaking years for population growth in 2022, 2023
- By: David Baxter, The Canadian Press
- February 26, 2026 February 26, 2026
- 12:36
IMF sees ‘buoyant’ U.S. economy accelerating this year but warns of risks from tariffs, rising debt
It's forecasting U.S. GDP growth, along with a decline in inflation, unemployment rate
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- February 26, 2026 February 26, 2026
- 10:03
Commercial real estate activity expected to rise in 2026 amid return-to-office trends
42% of Royal LePage survey respondents expect vacancy rates for office space to decrease in their market this year
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- February 26, 2026 February 26, 2026
- 09:28
Canada, U.S. markets finish higher on tech stocks amid fresh bank earnings
For bank stocks in Canada, the bar is "pretty high": senior investment advisor
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 16:54
Trump’s trade czar says Canada must accept tariffs, help reshore American jobs
On Wednesday, Greer would not say when he expects a deal with Canada
- By: Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 16:35
CUSMA worries persist, but businesses taking small wins from court’s tariff decision
Under Trump's latest executive order, CUSMA-compliant goods crossing the border remain exempt from tariffs
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 14:56
CUSMA review critical to Canada, U.S. not so much
Trade deal's end would weigh on growth, employment, interest rates
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2026 February 25, 2026
- 14:44