S&P/TSX composite up 190 points, U.S. stock markets also rise
The Canadian dollar traded for 72.60 cents US, up slightly from Wednesday
The Canadian dollar traded for 72.60 cents US, up slightly from Wednesday
Average weekly earnings rose to $1,312: Statistics Canada
The bank’s Monetary Policy Committee was divided on whether to cut interest rates
Economists now think the rate could stay at 2% for months — and possibly into 2027
The report was delayed by the U.S. government shutdown
Growth will be challenged by a record drop in students, temporary workers
Report outlines how the country can grow its 2% share of the global market
Finance minister blames rising health care costs, falling oil prices, previous government
Central bank governor also touches on role in regulating stablecoins
ECB's reform proposals may face pushback from banks, policymakers
Unemployment rate rises to 4.6%, the highest level since 2021
U.S. markets focused on AI stocks, plus this week's jobs and inflation data
After first half pause, offshore investors back buying bonds in Q3
Chemical, wood product and transportation subsectors suffer biggest drops
CMHC reports year-to-date total of 219,077 units
Number of properties listed for sale rose 8.5% from a year earlier
Grocery store prices jumped 4.7% year-over-year as travel, gas costs eased
Canadian cannabis companies surged on reports that Washington will ease federal restrictions on the drug
Sales rose in four of the seven subsectors, representing about half of total wholesale volume
The headline inflation rate was 2.2% for the month of October.
Interest rates, inflation, taxes and more — it's been a year to remember
The benchmark Canadian stock index was also helped by rising industrial, financial stocks