Trump tariffs causing Canadians to drink more local wine, beer: report
As trade tensions simmer between Ottawa and Washington, ‘Buy Canada’ sentiment has taken off across the country, and…
Philippines to pay 19% tariff, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the Philippines will pay a 19% tariff rate following the…
Recent plan from Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, prompts fear of potential job losses
While some hailed the move as a game changer for fuel distribution in the country, it quickly sparked…
Boycott of U.S. spirits hurts alcohol sales, group says
Canadian provinces’ boycott of U.S. spirits amid a trade dispute with the United States has caused a sharp…
GM reports US$1.1B hit from Trump tariffs, expects impact to worsen in Q3 – National
General Motors’ second-quarter earnings took a US$1.1 billion hit from tariffs, but the automaker still beat analyst expectations…
China’s affluent harbor pandemic-era pessimism about economy
A study of affluent Chinese released this month by consulting firm Oliver Wyman found that 22% of respondents…
Plummeting potato prices don’t mean chips will be cheaper
July 22, 2025 Some snacks are more obviously unhealthy than others Potato prices have plummeted to a couple…
IMF warns tariffs aren’t the answer to global imbalances
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Global current account balances widened sharply in 2024, reversing a narrowing under way…
Generation Z Can’t Even Afford to Pay Rent Today, but Will Soon Be the Richest Generation in History, Overtaking All Previous Cohorts
Generation Z, born roughly between 1997 and 2012, is no stranger to financial hardship. From struggling with high…
Government borrowing increase adds to pressure on Reeves
Nick Edser Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images UK government borrowing rose by more than expected last month,…
Arts and culture added over $143M to regional economy: report
‘There is a magic to the arts and culture communities of Northwestern Ontario,’ says OAC’s Northern Arts Representative.…
Travel receipts soared 12.7% in January-May
Travel receipts showed a significant increase in May and the first five months of this year. In particular,…