Mortgage applications rise as rates fall to one-month low
In an aerial view, two-story single family homes line the streets of neighborhood on Jan. 13, 2026 in…
More Canadians are bracing for layoffs. Here’s how they’re preparing financially, even before being let go
Open this photo in gallery: Nav Dhillon at her home in Vaughan, Ont., on Tuesday. Ms. Dhillon negotiated…
Bessent flags tariff return by July, adding to global risks from Iran war
Summary: Bessent signals tariffs could return to prior levels by July Treasury still sees strong US growth, potentially…
Wednesday briefing: Why are people turning global crises into high‑stakes bets? | Stock markets
For punters using the online prediction market Polymarket, almost everything is a chance to make money. Want to…
For a few billion dollars, Pakistan has landed in dire straits
Pakistan’s fragile economic equilibrium has once again been jolted, this time by a demand that would ordinarily have…
Will oil prices ever truly go back to ‘normal’?
The fallout from war between the United States, Israel and Iran has dominated global oil markets. And not…
Surprising countries coming to our rescue as Australia imports diesel from up to 29,000 kilometres away amid fuel crisis
Australia has resorted to importing diesel from all around the globe to meet our needs, with shipments scheduled…
One year later, North Country businesses still struggle with Canadian tariffs and tourism
Apr 14, 2026 — Gov. Kathy Hochul meets with North Country leaders in Ogdensburg on March 10, 2026,…
Trump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history
American consumers are more pessimistic about the economy than at any time in recorded history. The University of…
‘UK economy takes triple hit’ and ‘Cheers, Timmy!’
“UK economy takes triple hit from Iran war,” says the i paper in its top story, rattling off…
Which countries are most vulnerable as US imposes its own blockade in Persian Gulf?
As the US imposes its own blockade on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of…
RBA’s Hauser warns of stagflation risk as energy shock hits economy.
Summary: Hauser flags stagflation risk as central bank “nightmare” Inflation still too high in Australia Supply capacity described…