Research and Markets

Emboldened crypto industry seeks to cement political influence and mainstream acceptance

February 17, 2025 Alan Suderman, The Associated Press
cryptocurrencies

Housing starts up 3% in January, but trade risks add ‘significant uncertainty’

February 17, 2025 Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
Building under construction

China’s Xi promises policy stability at meeting with business leaders

February 17, 2025 Huizhong Wu, The Associated Press
China flag

Consumer spending soft in January: RBC

February 17, 2025 Kevin Press
a man, possibly a woman, peruses a dining app while enjoying a machiatto

BoC holds key to strong spending: Desjardins

February 14, 2025 James Langton
Bank of Canada facade

Wholesale sales down, manufacturing up: StatCan

February 14, 2025 James Langton
Little bumps

December manufacturing sales up 0.3%: StatCan

February 14, 2025 The Canadian Press
Manufacturing

GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses

February 14, 2025 Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
Businessman holding tablet with graphs

U.S. retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January

February 14, 2025 Christopher Rugaber and Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
Retail sales

Canadian small businesses report cancelled, delayed orders on tariffs threat

February 13, 2025 Kevin Press
Two happy carpenters shaking hands with senior customer after successful agreement in a workshop.

Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on U.S. trading partners

February 13, 2025 Josh Boak, The Associated Press

Unemployment low, stable in 2024: OECD

February 13, 2025 James Langton
jobless puzzle pieces