The Bank of Canada maintained its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent. At this juncture—all things being equal—we do not expect the central bank to change its policy rate this year. … READ MORE >
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Market Minute: What happens if the Supreme Court overturns the tariffs?
The court will decide on whether higher tariffs imposed last year without approval from Congress are allowed under the Constitution. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada prudently holds interest rate ahead of 2026 challenges
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent—a prudent pause as the country’s labour market remains soft and unemployment remains elevated. … READ MORE >
Manufacturing slows in October as trade pressures persist, ISM reports
The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell to 48.7 from 49.1, with any reading below 50 indicating contraction. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Economies in Asia keep growing, no matter the U.S. tariff rate
Economies in Asia continue to grow despite U.S. disruptions to the global supply chain. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Tariffs and the likely bailout of soybean farmers
China has blacklisted imports of U.S. soybeans and corn, bringing those exports to a halt. A bailout for U.S. farmers is coming together in Congress. … READ MORE >
Canada’s economy slowing as major free-trade renegotiation looms
Canada’s subdued economic activity and the drop in inflation despite ongoing tariffs imply that the Bank of Canada could cut interest rates again this year. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Tariff revenues, rates and rebates
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency is collecting tariffs at a rate of $30 billion per month compared with the $6.8 billion per month normally collected from importers. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Oct. 6, 2025
FDA launches pilot to boost domestic generic drug production. This and more in this week’s life sciences update. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 2.5% amid economic, labour challenges
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate to 2.5 per cent as a slowing economy and rising unemployment likely contributed to the unexpected policy action. … READ MORE >