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News not all bad as central bank signals possibility of rate relief in JuneThose hoping that interest rate cuts would boost Canada’s spring real estate market will have to wait a little bit longer after the Bank of Canada once again held rates at five per ce...

The world’s biggest bond market extended this month’s selloff after solid economic readings and hawkish Fedspeak reinforced speculation that interest rates will remain higher for longer. Treasuries fell across the U.S. curve — with two-year yields once aga...

Chris Blumas, portfolio manager, Raymond James Investment Counsel FOCUS: North American large caps   MARKET OUTLOOK: So far this year, the monthly inflation readings in the U.S. have continued to top expectations. While core inflation is down signi...

Pension plan took Amica Senior Lifestyles private in 2015The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is exploring a sale of luxury senior-living residences Amica Senior Lifestyles, which could be valued at about $5 billion, according to people familiar with the matte...

Monetary policy is simply way too tight, no matter how you slice it or dice itIn contrast to the United States Federal Reserve, the Bank of Canada is running out of excuses to keep from acting as the proverbial deer in the headlights. The economy here is far...

The ice cream maker's parent company has signalled that it has had enough of its progressive politicsIce cream maker Ben & Jerry’s is perhaps the world’s most aggressively “woke” brand. By running campaigns on international geopolitics, immigration policy an...

These economists see ballooning mortgage payments dragging economy into recession We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Posthaste: Pain of Canadians' mortgage paym...

Capital gains tax on annual amounts over $250,000 to rise after June 25Canadians who own cottages and other recreational properties may be contemplating their options after Tuesday’s federal budget raised the capital gains tax on annual amounts in excess of...

The stock market suffered its longest losing streak since January as a handful of big techs sold off — despite a slide in bond yields. Equities fell for a fourth straight day, with the S&P 500 extending a drop from its all-time high to more than 4 per cent...

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is exploring a sale of luxury senior-living residences Amica Senior Lifestyles, which could be valued at about $5 billion (US$3.6 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.  Ontario Teachers’ is working with advi...