U.S. retail sales up a surprising 0.6% in June after May pullback
Rebound led by clothing, restaurants and online sales
- By: Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
- July 17, 2025 July 17, 2025
- 09:55
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U.S. president confirms he raised idea with House Republicans but later walks back potential move
- By: Seung Min Kim, The Associated Press
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- By: James Langton
- July 16, 2025 July 16, 2025
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Canada to target steel originating in China with new tariffs
Ottawa aims to combat dumping with 25% levy
- By: David Baxter, The Canadian Press
- July 16, 2025 July 16, 2025
- 12:52
Income gap hit record high in Q1: Statistics Canada
The difference between the top and bottom 40% of earners grew to 49 percentage points
- By: Jonathan Got
- July 16, 2025 July 16, 2025
- 10:58
U.S. producer prices unchanged with wholesale inflation remaining under control
June marks smallest annual increase since September despite tariff concerns
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- July 16, 2025 July 16, 2025
- 10:28
Annual pace of housing starts in June up 0.4% from May: CMHC
Monthly increase driven by higher activity in cities with more than 10,000 people
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 16, 2025 July 16, 2025
- 09:33
U.S. faces ‘stagflation light’
Economists forecast weaker growth, higher inflation amid tariffs, trade war
- By: James Langton
- July 15, 2025 July 15, 2025
- 14:45
Carney expects U.S. trade talks to ‘intensify’ ahead of August deadline
PM says it may not be possible to strike a deal that doesn't include tariffs
- By: David Baxter, The Canadian Press
- July 15, 2025 July 15, 2025
- 11:02
Manufacturers report less tariff impact in May: Statistics Canada
Sales fell 0.9% to $68.7 billion in May, but fewer firms reported being hit by U.S. tariffs
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 15, 2025 July 15, 2025
- 10:42
CREA cuts 2025 forecast again, but points to home sales rebound
Revised outlook predicts 3% drop in sales
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- July 15, 2025 July 15, 2025
- 10:18
China’s economy grows at a robust pace as trade truce eases pressure from U.S. tariffs
Official data show economy expanded at 5.3% in the first half of 2025
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- July 15, 2025 July 15, 2025
- 09:59
Mid-year forecast roundup: What a drag
Our review of mid-2025 market forecasts finds the banks in wait-and-see mode
- By: Kevin Press
- July 15, 2025 July 15, 2025
- 09:40
U.S. inflation accelerated in June as Trump’s tariffs start to bite
Core inflation rose 2.9% in June from a year earlier
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- July 15, 2025 July 15, 2025
- 09:29
Inflation rises to 1.9% in June as vehicle price hikes accelerate
Stubbornly high figure likely cements calls for Bank of Canada rate hold
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- July 15, 2025 July 15, 2025
- 09:18
EU trade ministers plan countermeasures to Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ 30% tariffs
Bloc delays retaliation until Aug. 1 as it seeks deal with U.S.
- By: Sam Mcneil, The Associated Press
- July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025
- 18:12
Canada’s AAA ratings are likely safe, for now
Government finances are set to deteriorate amid higher defence spending, but that's true elsewhere too, Desjardins says
- By: James Langton
- July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025
- 17:42
Rating downgrades double upgrades: Fitch
Global corporate rating activity turns increasingly negative in second quarter
- By: James Langton
- July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025
- 15:39
Wholesale sales rise 0.1% to $84.2 billion in May
Personal and household goods drive modest growth as machinery sales slump: Statistics Canada
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025
- 10:09
Economists expect inflation ticked up in June after surprise jobs gain
Statistics Canada reports June consumer price index data on Tuesday
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025
- 08:58
China’s exports jump 5.8% in June as tariffs reprieve prompts a rush of orders
Exports to the U.S. slid 16%, following a 34.5% drop in May
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- July 14, 2025 July 14, 2025
- 08:48
BoC to pause amid U.S. trade hysteria: CIBC
Rate cuts still likely, but delayed, as trade picture remains highly uncertain
- By: James Langton
- July 11, 2025 July 11, 2025
- 16:01
Stronger than expected June jobs numbers quash BoC rate cut odds
Economists still expect two rate cuts later this year
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- July 11, 2025 July 11, 2025
- 13:11
Bitcoin tops US$118,000 for the first time, as the cryptocurrency continues to climb to new heights
A weak U.S. dollar and President Donald Trump's pro-crypto policies have helped to push the price upward
- By: Michelle Chapman and Wyatte Grantham-philips, The Associated Press
- July 11, 2025 July 11, 2025
- 08:57
Canada adds surprise 83,000 jobs in June, driving unemployment rate down to 6.9%
Most of the jobs were part-time; 47,000 positions were added in the private sector
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- July 11, 2025 July 11, 2025
- 08:49