China’s exports surge in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with the U.S.
Jump of 22% compares with 6.6% rise in December
- By: Chan Ho-Him, The Associated Press
- March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 09:22
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TSX, U.S. stock markets reverse course to erase losses from earlier in the day
April crude contract spiked to nearly US$120 before easing to under US$95
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 9, 2026 March 9, 2026
- 17:05
Oil market watchers weighing potential impacts of prolonged Mideast war
Higher oil price to benefit oilpatch, but will drag on consumer spending
- By: Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
- March 9, 2026 March 9, 2026
- 15:19
Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to 2026
Latest jobs numbers, energy prices and other economic indicators moving in wrong direction
- By: Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- March 9, 2026 March 9, 2026
- 11:35
Ottawa says it will spend up to $94.5M to improve jobs data in key industries
Aim is to give employers, job seekers view into gaps and opportunities in important sectors
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- March 9, 2026 March 9, 2026
- 10:45
As Canada’s population growth slows, an economic shift emerges
Clearest impact seen in decelerating rental, housing markets
- By: Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press
- March 9, 2026 March 9, 2026
- 09:59
Energy prices soar to levels not seen in years as Iran war intensifies
Prices moderate on report that some G7 nations may release some of their strategic reserves
- By: Alex Veiga, The Associated Press, Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- March 9, 2026 March 9, 2026
- 09:33
U.S. stocks erase a big early loss on whipsawing oil
Market reversal comes late in the day on hopes Iran War will be shortlived
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- March 9, 2026 March 9, 2026
- 09:13
S&P/TSX composite drops more than 520 points, oil rises above US$90 a barrel
U.S. employers cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the country’s labour market continues to struggle
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 6, 2026 March 6, 2026
- 16:27
U.S. lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month and unemployment rate ticked higher to 4.4%
"It’s a tense time for the U.S. economy," says chief economist Heather Long
- By: Paul Wiseman and Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
- March 6, 2026 March 6, 2026
- 09:42
Stocks sink after oil prices near a 2-year high and reports suggest a slowing US economy
“You can’t sugarcoat this report,” said Brian Jacobsen, chief economic strategist at Annex Wealth Management
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- March 6, 2026 March 6, 2026
- 09:24
S&P/TSX composite down more than 330 points, oil rises above US$80 a barrel
The S&P/TSX composite index was down more than 300 points on Thursday
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 5, 2026 March 5, 2026
- 16:52
Big banks’ blockchain test a mixed bag
Project reveals how potential gains are offset by added risks, costs
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2026 March 5, 2026
- 16:01
Getting back to balance may be tricky: NBF
Improving affordability could slow new housing supply, report says
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2026 March 5, 2026
- 14:29
U.S. stocks fall as oil prices climb more
On Thursday, the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- March 5, 2026 March 5, 2026
- 09:30
China sets a lower economic growth target for 2026 as challenges loom
It's the country's lowest annual growth target since 1991
- By: Ken Moritsugu and Chan Ho-him, The Associated Press
- March 5, 2026 March 5, 2026
- 09:25
Many Canadian women seeing limited pathways to promotions: study
51% of those surveyed reported being stuck in entry-level positions
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 5, 2026 March 5, 2026
- 09:16
Canada, U.S. stock markets rise amid softer increases in the price of oil
In financial markets, worries are centred on how long the war with Iran could last
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 16:50
Provincial economies increasingly diverging: BMO
Disparate effects of tariffs weighing on provinces' fortunes
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 13:39
U.S. stocks rebound after strong economic updates and an easing of oil prices
Markets see wild swings since start of Iran war
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 12:21
February auto sales drop 0.2% amid trade, economic volatility: DesRosiers
The consulting firm estimates 122,000 vehicles were sold during the month
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 10:52
Economic uncertainty must not become financial market instability: Macklem
The central bank governor says the rise of non-bank players in debt markets is a key risk
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 10:36
Wall Street is mixed and oil prices stabilize with war in Iran entering a fifth day
U.S. President Donald Trump has promised that the U.S. Navy “will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz" if needed
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 09:33
Global banks, fund managers sheltered from conflict
Financial sector most exposed to indirect economic fallout: DBRS
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2026 March 3, 2026
- 04:00
S&P/TSX composite tumbles 2%, U.S. markets also down
Fears of a drawn-out Middle East conflict are driving a risk-off sentiment in stock markets
- March 3, 2026 March 3, 2026
- 16:49