Economic News

Trade has always been the lifeblood of the Canadian economy. The United States remains Canada's largest trading partner by a significantMargin, with hundreds of billions of dollars in goods and services crossing the border annually. As a result, even relatively small changes in trade …

The employment data has rapidly become one of the most important macroeconomic developments for Canadian financial markets because it directly impactsInflationexpectations,Interest Rateforecasts, bond yields, consumer spending, housing activity and corporateEarnings. At a time when global investors are already grappling with uncertainty surrounding U.S. Federal …

That theme is energy.

Why the Federal Reserve Still Matters More Than Any Other Market Story

Despite headlines about slowing economic growth,Recessionconcerns, trade uncertainty, and affordability pressures, the benchmark Canadian stock market continues trading near historic highs.

The story is no longer simply about wireless subscribers.

Although artificial intelligence,Recessionconcerns, andManufacturingpolicy have attracted major attention this week, many economists believe the future of Canada's economy may depend more heavily on trade developments than any other single issue.