The world's leading democracies are struggling to govern
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Could Donald Trump heal Canada's ailing economy?
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Bank of Canada's decision to cut by half point 'a close call,' deliberations show
The decision by Bank of Canada governing council members to cut the policy rate by 50 basis points in December was a “close ...
Canada among countries where climate politics could soon go into reverse
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2025 investing outlook: Volatility is name of the game amid tariff and tech bubble threats
Volatility is the name of the game for investors in 2025, David Rosenberg, founder and president of independent research firm ...
Economists say more room to fall as Canadian dollar continues downward trend
The outperforming U.S. economy, which is pushing U.S. yields higher — well above yields in Canada — is attracting more ...
Border measures aimed at responding to Trump’s tariff threat begin to take effect
OTTAWA — Immigration measures announced as part of Canada’s border response to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump ’s 25 per ...
Private equity investors trapped in China as top firms fail to find exit deals
The world’s biggest private equity groups (PE) have been unable to sell or list their China-based portfolio companies this ...
The S&P 500’s performance in 2024 made investing look easy. Why bother with strategy?
However, a lot can get lost in long-term performance numbers, specifically the episodic and very large drawdowns the S&P 500 has experienced, and its underperformance relative to more balanced ...
Tired of predictions? Here are four that will stand the test of time
And if you’re really itching for a forecast, here’s mine: 2025 will be a year of surprises, both pleasant and challenging. What matters most is not what happens, but how we respond. After all, the ...
Financial stress causes highest mental health decline in workers since 2020, report says
Financial concerns have lowered productivity for more than 23 per cent of employees in Canada, the report said. This sentiment is most common among younger workers, parents, and workers without ...
Banks sue Federal Reserve in challenge to stress tests
Results of the Fed’s stress tests can have a major impact on bank finances. The Fed uses results to set stress capital buffers mandated to protect against financial shocks. The central bank can also ...