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Stock and credit markets in the developed world appear to be out of sync with economic fundamentals, one global market strategist is warning.    The equity and bond markets are not pricing in the very elevated risk of a recession that is likely to begin in t...

Shane Obata, portfolio manager, Middlefield Capital FOCUS: Global large-cap stocks  MARKET OUTLOOK: It was a great first half for the tech bulls, with the Nasdaq 100 rising around 39 per cent for its best start to a year ever (with data going back...

Yields on U.S. Treasuries climbed while stocks slipped as traders digested commentary from Federal Reserve officials’ last meeting. The S&P 500 fell 0.2 per cent following the release of the minutes of the Fed’s June meeting which indicated hawkish leaning...

Canada's main stock index was down more than 100 points Wednesday amid broad-based weakness, while U.S. stock markets also slumped.  The S&P/TSX Composite Index was down 100.98 points, or 0.5 per cent, at 20,103.89. In New York, where stock markets were...

Growing demand for clean energy spurring interest in atomic energy A Canadian utility is starting early work to expand a nuclear plant, potentially building the world’s biggest facility as growing demand for clean energy spurs interest in atomi...

FCAC research shows growing number of Canadians struggling to keep up with their financial commitments Canada’s financial consumer watchdog has released new guidelines aimed at protecting consumers considered at risk of defaulting on a mortgage...

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Alberta minister calls on Ottawa to end labour dispute Get the latest from Naimul Karim straight to your inbox Sign Up The key issue that’s prolonging a workers’ strike at the ports of British Columbia is linked to a document that det...

High housing costs are limiting buying power and spurring migration out of province, says business group Ontario needs to incentivize the development and preservation of a range of affordable housing options as high housing costs limit buying p...

Laurie Pawlitza: The ownership of a property changes when a joint tenancy is severed Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links o...