Canada announced a series of targeted tariffs on C$27.6 billion of U.S. imports in response to recent U.S. levies—the latest barb in a tense trade stand-off. … READ MORE >
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Market Minute: What the collapse of Canada-U.S. trade talks means
Although the new tariffs will be applied on only about 5% of Canadian exports, they have unleashed the possibility of a trade war. … READ MORE >
Inflation rises to 3% in Canada as global energy volatility persists
Canada’s CPI rose in July while core inflation measures remained slightly below target. This suggests that as of now, inflation remains a result of oil prices as opposed to being broadly entrenched in Canada’s economy. … READ MORE >
Canada’s economic tides are turning following July’s jobs report
Canada added 75,000 jobs in July, which vastly exceeded expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to its lowest in two years. … READ MORE >
Canada’s consumer price index falls to 2.8% due to lower gas prices
Canada’s latest consumer price index data and inflation statistics mark a firm return to price stability—but uncertainty persists regarding energy prices. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada holds interest rate again amid signs of economic recovery
The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25 per cent—a widely expected move, but one delivered with a dovish tone amid ample signs of economic recovery. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada holds interest rate amid global uncertainty, domestic strain
The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent—a fifth consecutive hold—due to the elevated level of uncertainty around the direction of the domestic economy and the global financial implications of the war in the Middle East. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada holds interest rate again as economic uncertainty mounts
The Bank of Canada again maintained its key interest rate in a decision that provided little in the way of new information or an updated evaluation on the rapidly changing global economic environment. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada holds interest rate again amid global economic disruptions
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate amid domestic economic slack and wider disruptions due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. … READ MORE >
Practical agentic AI security guardrails for small- and medium-sized businesses
As the use of agentic AI platforms becomes a competitive advantage for businesses, implementing the right security guardrails is a critical step. … READ MORE >