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Canada's main stock index declined more than 100 points on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. stock markets were also down. The S&P/TSX Composite Index was down 113.79 points, or 0.54 per cent, at 20,948.09. In N...

Inflation ticked up in December — economists weigh in on what this means to the Bank of Canada and interest ratesInflation accelerated to 3.4 per cent in December and an unexpected rise in the Bank of Canada’s preferred measures could complicate its decision...

December data still running hotter than central bank targetsCanada’s annualized rate of inflation jumped to 3.4 per cent in December, a reacceleration that was widely anticipated by economists but that will likely leave the Bank of Canada in no rush to cut i...

Pundits weigh in on interest rates, recession, mortgages and moreThe slowing economy, interest rate uncertainty and geopolitical tumult were all high on the agenda at the 47th annual outlook luncheon hosted by The National Post, Financial Post and the Canadi...

Population is growing faster than the economy can handle, says National We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Posthaste: Canada caught in population trap for first...

European stocks and bonds retreated after European Central Bank officials poured cold water on expectations for rapid rate cuts even as data from Germany underscored the challenging backdrop for economic growth and corporate profits. The Stoxx Europe 600 i...

Jordan Zinberg, president and CEO of Bedford Park Capital FOCUS: Canadian small and mid-cap stocks MARKET OUTLOOK: Despite several shifts in expectations regarding interest rates, persistent volatility and geopolitical tensions, equity markets clim...

Bitcoin made headlines this week after U.S. regulatory changes made investing in the cryptocurrency more accessible – and experts say investors should be knowledgeable about the industry and understand the risks before diving in to cryptocurrency and related...

Gains in telecommunication and energy stocks helped Canada's main stock index creep higher to start the week.  The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed up 71.66 points, 0.34 per cent, at 21,061.88, while U.S. stock markets were closed for Martin Luther King Jr....

Results of the fourth-quarter survey | Vol. 4.4 | January 15, 2024 This survey took place between November 1 and 17, 2023.1 Follow-up interviews took p...