IMF says America’s $39T national debt is actually a global problem — and AI may be the only rescue
America’s $39 trillion national debt has become a familiar political football—batted around in budget negotiations, invoked at congressional…
Unilever hikes price of Hellmann’s mayonnaise as suppliers try to offset rising fuel costs
Open this photo in gallery: Unilever is applying a 9-per-cent increase in the price it charges retailers for…
More businesses are closing than opening in Canada, report finds – National
Canada is facing an “entrepreneurial drought.” That’s according to a new report from the Canadian Federation of Business…
Industry confidence waning new pipeline will be deemed in national interest: survey
CALGARY — Confidence is waning in a new oil pipeline being chosen for a speedy federal review within…
Nigeria’s decades-long fuel dependency ends as Dangote ramps up output
In March 2026, the refinery exported around 434 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol), out of a…
Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left’ energy lead says
PARIS — Europe has “maybe six weeks or so” of remaining jet fuel supplies, the head of the…
S&P 500, Nasdaq edge higher as Trump says Israel, Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon have reached a 10-day ceasefire agreement, President Trump said in a Truth Social post on…
All members viewed risks to inflation outlook as tilted to the upside, ECB account shows
The energy supply shock has had a large impact on near-term inflation compensation in the euro areaLonger-term inflation…
Expected average sale price lowered
The Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its forecast for home sales activity in 2026, while the number…
US weekly jobless claims decline as labor market remains stable
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting…
New York Fed President Williams worries war will slow growth, aggravate inflation
New York Fed President John Williams expressed concern Thursday about the Iran war’s impact on the economy, saying…
S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq rise, with fresh records in view amid hopes for renewed truce
From Bloomberg: The US and Iran are considering a two-week ceasefire extension to allow more time to negotiate…