Research and Markets

Canadian and U.S. markets soar amid hopes for end to Iran war

March 31, 2026 Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
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Ottawa’s fiscal year shaping up better than budget forecasts

March 31, 2026 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
Rideau Canal in Ottawa with view of Parliament buildings

U.S. job openings slide to 6.9 million in February

March 31, 2026 Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
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U.S. consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices

March 31, 2026 Matt Ott, The Associated Press
Chopped dollar

Inflation has evolved since pandemic: Fed paper

March 31, 2026 James Langton
Wrestling inflation

The Dow surges as Wall Street recovers a chunk of its wartime losses

March 31, 2026 Stan Choe, The Associated Press
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China factory activity rebounds in March

March 31, 2026 Chan Ho-Him, The Associated Press
China

Inflation rises to 2.5% in Europe in March

March 31, 2026 David McHugh, The Associated Press
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Canada’s economy was ‘surprisingly OK’ to start 2026: economists

March 31, 2026 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
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Fed is limited in what it can do to counter energy price spikes: Powell

March 30, 2026 Michael Casey, The Associated Press
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Energy shock to drive food inflation: CIBC

March 30, 2026 James Langton
Inflation, growth of food sales, growth of market basket or consumer price index concept. Shopping basket with foods on arrow.

U.S. stocks swing through another shaky day as oil prices keep climbing

March 30, 2026 Stan Choe, The Associated Press
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