U.S. President Donald Trump has promised that the U.S. Navy “will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz" if needed
Financial sector most exposed to indirect economic fallout: DBRS
Fears of a drawn-out Middle East conflict are driving a risk-off sentiment in stock markets
Reliability, stability of Canada as an energy producer make it a partner of choice for Europe, Asia: policy analyst
FDI hit $96.8B last year, the highest level since 2007
Slowing growth being masked by exports surge
Economists warn the war could upend forecasts, depressing growth, stoking inflation and increasing debt
The price of crude oil was up 4.7% on Tuesday
Airline stocks lost altitude while defence, Big Tech stocks rose
Broad-based growth powers gains in revenue, earnings
Shares in oil companies and companies that supply equipment and technology to the military are climbing
European natural gas futures spike 42%
Attacks have been launched throughout the region, including on two vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz
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Brent crude, an international benchmark, closed at a seven-month high of US$72.87 on Friday
Meanwhile, oil prices rose on geopolitical fears
Dropped levies had been between 25% and 100%
Inflation expectations ease, job market optimism ticks up
That's up from $21.7B a year ago, as expenses rose more than revenues
Rise in retailer profit margins suggests tariffs costs being passed on to consumers
Bank's name will live on after sale of commercial ops to Fairstone
Real GDP rose 1.7% in 2025 overall, down from 2% in 2024
Innovation takes time to deliver, and AI has challenges to overcome
In Canada, many of the gains were coming from the tech sector
In December, employment declined, vacancies rose and wage growth slowed