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 Canada job gains mask weakness, Macquarie says

Canada job gains mask weakness, Macquarie says

May 10, 2025 05:59 AM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- Canada posted a modest employment gain in April, but the underlying softness in the labor market points to rising odds of a rate cut by the Bank of Canada as early as June, according

 Canadian employment remains steady in April with shifts in age and industry

Canadian employment remains steady in April with shifts in age and industry

May 09, 2025 11:33 PM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- Statistics Canada’s labor force survey for April 2025 shows a slight increase in employment by 7,400, with the employment rate declining by 0.1 percentage points to 60.8%. The unemp

 Fed’s Barr: Trump tariffs seen lifting inflation, weighing on growth this year

Fed’s Barr: Trump tariffs seen lifting inflation, weighing on growth this year

May 09, 2025 10:23 PM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com - U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda is likely to push up inflation, weigh on employment, and dent growth later this year, according to Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr.

 Trump confirms first trade deal with UK, 10% rate will be ’lowest end’

Trump confirms first trade deal with UK, 10% rate will be ’lowest end’

May 09, 2025 02:21 AM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- President Donald Trump confirmed a trade deal with the United Kingdom (TADAWUL:4280) on Thursday. It is the first deal since reciprocal tariffs were announced on April 2nd. Importantl

 Ontario begins construction on first small modular reactor in G7

Ontario begins construction on first small modular reactor in G7

May 09, 2025 02:17 AM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- Ontario has commenced construction on the first of four small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Darlington nuclear site, marking a significant stride in clean, reliable energy production

 What has been the most spectacular and reliable bull market in 2025? Geopolitics

What has been the most spectacular and reliable bull market in 2025? Geopolitics

May 09, 2025 12:10 AM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- In a year defined by volatility, Yardeni Research says 2025’s “most spectacular and reliable bull market has been in geopolitical crises.”

 Trump in no rush for trade deals, wants everyone to

Trump in no rush for trade deals, wants everyone to "pay to shop" in America

May 07, 2025 08:19 AM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- President Trump offered some fresh comments on trade deals Tuesday, suggesting he is in no real hurry to sign any deals despite the clock ticking on the 90-day reciprocal tariff pause

 Canada’s trade deficit narrows in March

Canada’s trade deficit narrows in March

May 07, 2025 12:53 AM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- Canada’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed in March, but tensions in U.S.-Canada trade relations remain in sharp focus as Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump

 Trump says pharma tariffs to come in 2 weeks, signs order to boost domestic output

Trump says pharma tariffs to come in 2 weeks, signs order to boost domestic output

May 06, 2025 03:37 PM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order aimed at boosting domestic pharmaceutical production, and warned that he will soon impose import tariffs on the sector.

 Berkshire board approves Abel as next CEO, Buffett to stay on as chairman- CNBC

Berkshire board approves Abel as next CEO, Buffett to stay on as chairman- CNBC

May 05, 2025 10:11 PM AEST| By Investing

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 The first 100 days: Trump 2.0 and the road ahead for U.S. economy and markets

The first 100 days: Trump 2.0 and the road ahead for U.S. economy and markets

May 03, 2025 09:43 PM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has brought a fast-paced first 100 days, filled with many executive orders and major policy changes.

 Stronger jobs report pushes first rate cut bet of 2025 from June to July

Stronger jobs report pushes first rate cut bet of 2025 from June to July

May 03, 2025 06:55 AM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- Friday’s better-than-expected jobs report has pushed traders’ bets for the first Federal Reserve interest rate cut of 2025 from June to July.

 BCA Research sees U.S.-Canada trade deal as imminent

BCA Research sees U.S.-Canada trade deal as imminent

May 02, 2025 12:39 AM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- The election of a new Liberal minority government in Canada clears the way for a near-term resolution of the escalating trade tensions with the United States, according to a report fr

 Demand ’solid’ despite surprise fall in Q1 GDP amid tariff-driven surge in imports

Demand ’solid’ despite surprise fall in Q1 GDP amid tariff-driven surge in imports

May 01, 2025 08:07 AM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- The U.S. economy unexpectedly contracted in the first quarter as the rush to beat the tariff deadline sent imports surging, data showed Wednesday, but the fall in growth masks the und

 Canadian direct investment abroad rises 12% in 2024

Canadian direct investment abroad rises 12% in 2024

May 01, 2025 01:37 AM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- According to a report from Statistics Canada, the stock of Canadian direct investment abroad rose by $264.8 billion (+12.0%) to reach $2,473.5 billion at the end of 2024. This increas

 Canada’s GDP contracts by 0.2% in February 2025 due to industry declines

Canada’s GDP contracts by 0.2% in February 2025 due to industry declines

April 30, 2025 11:51 PM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- Canada’s real gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0.2% in February 2025, according to a report from Statistics Canada. This decline follows a 0.4% increase in January 2025, w

 Liberal victory signals policy shift under Carney, says CIBC’s Shenfeld

Liberal victory signals policy shift under Carney, says CIBC’s Shenfeld

April 30, 2025 01:25 AM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- The Liberal Party has secured another term in Canada’s federal election, but leadership under Prime Minister Mark Carney marks a sharp pivot in direction, according to CIBC (TSX:CM)

 Capital Economics deciphers Canada’s post-election economy

Capital Economics deciphers Canada’s post-election economy

April 30, 2025 12:23 AM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- The Canadian federal election commenced on Monday, with the Liberal Party securing 168 seats in the expanded 343-seat parliament. Despite falling short of a majority, the Liberals, le

 Does China need the U.S.?

Does China need the U.S.?

April 29, 2025 11:55 PM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation against China—raising rates to as high as 145%—was meant to corner Beijing. But so far, the strategy appears to be misfiring, raising a q

 West Coast ports see 30% decline in freight volume amid tariffs, TD Cowen says

West Coast ports see 30% decline in freight volume amid tariffs, TD Cowen says

April 29, 2025 08:45 AM AEST| By Investing

Investing.com -- TD Cowen analysts highlighted significant decreases in shipping volumes at U.S. ports during a critical import season. According to Jason Seidl of TD Cowen, ocean freight data from As

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