Here’s what economists expect the Bank of Canada to do in 2026
The Bank of Canada’s path ahead in 2026 is substantially murkier than it was a year ago, when…
Analysts name top Canadian telecom stocks for 2026
After two bruising years for most of Canada’s telecommunications stocks, analysts see 2026 as a year of rehabilitation…
China is gaining ground in a crucial power struggle most people don’t know exists
Trade rivalries between China and the United States are well known, but there is a competition heating up…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Holiday shopping…
Jefferies downgrades RBC, TD while bulls bet on ongoing Canadian banking momentum
Jefferies Financial Group downgraded both Royal Bank of Canada and Toronto-Dominion Bank to “Hold” from “Buy,” leaving no…
Here’s how Canada’s pension system ranks against the rest of the world’s
Canada’s pension system received a better score in an ongoing survey of programs around the world, but still…
Job fears, U.S. trade uncertainty to keep lid on any housing market recovery
The Bank of Canada’s 25-basis-point cut in September was at best ignored by the national market, with sales…
What a surging national deficit could mean for Bank of Canada rate cuts
Even if economic conditions would normally justify lower rates, concerns about inflation, investor sentiment, and higher government borrowing…
Natural gas prices fall below zero, forcing production closures
The new LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, B.C., began shipping liquefied natural gas in July but is not…
Banks cut prime rate to 4.70%, following Bank of Canada’s lead
Bank buildings in Toronto’s Financial District. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons) Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Canadian Imperial Bank…
Forget the mid-life crisis, youth are the most miserable now
Since 2022 the jobless rate among youth has risen 5.5 percentage points. (Credit: Laura Pedersen/National Post) As students…
National Bank of Canada reports profit of $1.07 billion in third quarter
MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada reported a third-quarter profit of $1.07 billion, up from $1.03 billion a…