U.S. inflation eased slightly in December 2025, with the annual rate dropping to 2.8%. However, price pressures remain stubbornly above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, influencing monetary policy outlook.
The IMF and World Bank boards held unscheduled meetings to discuss Venezuela's economic revival and data blackout. Explore the potential for a $5 billion SDR package and renewed engagement.
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the central bank received grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions with the Trump administration. Read the full story.
The Ontario government has launched a lawsuit against a company for alleged fraud connected to the $1 billion Skills Development Fund. Get the full details on the case and its implications.
Financial Times analyst Ruchir Sharma outlines his top 10 trends for 2026, warning the AI-led U.S. market is overvalued and vulnerable to a liquidity crunch. Read his insights on the global economic shift.
Newly released Federal Reserve minutes reveal internal debate over the December interest rate cut, highlighting a divided committee. Discover the key arguments and economic outlook.
As 2025 ends, Canadian fund managers assess if gold will remain the Toronto Stock Exchange's primary growth driver next year. Get expert insights on market trends.
A Montreal mother shares her struggle with PTSD and poverty after her son was stabbed in 2021. She now depends on social assistance and the Christmas Fund to support her three children.
Canada's CPP Investments has acquired a minority stake in global lubricants company Castrol. This strategic move diversifies the pension fund's holdings in the industrial sector. Read more on the details.
A Richmond transition home family receives a last-minute Christmas miracle with a tree and gifts, thanks to community support and the Richmond Christmas Fund. See how donations make a difference.
Henrik and Daniel Sedin are rallying support for Vancouver's Adopt-A-School campaign, seeking $35,000 to feed hungry children. Their foundation also donates $126,000 to northern B.C. schools. Join their cause.
A New York judge rules in favour of hedge fund founder Louis Bacon in a decade-long defamation suit against ex-fashion mogul Peter Nygard, who is serving a prison sentence in Canada. Read the details.
Volunteer Pamela Nand shares her experience as an 'elf' at the Salvation Army's Christmas toy shop in Vancouver, helping parents select gifts through The Province's Empty Stocking Fund.
In a historic shift, the world's major central banks, including the Bank of Canada, executed their most significant synchronized monetary easing in over ten years during 2025, reshaping global economic policy.
Gold prices hover near record highs of US$4,500 an ounce. Discover how Canadian investors are buying gold and the key factors, from U.S. monetary policy to geopolitical tensions, driving this historic rally.
Two Wheel View in Calgary uses bicycles to teach life skills to vulnerable youth. As child poverty rises across Canada, the need for such programs is more urgent than ever. Support the Calgary Christmas Fund.
A promised fund to compensate victims of licensed immigration consultants remains inaccessible after a year of review, leaving families like the one profiled in limbo. Learn about the delays and what it means for newcomers.
Nora, 98, lives independently in Montreal after dedicating 48 years to foster care. As she approaches 99, she shares her story and how the Gazette Christmas Fund helps.
The federal government transfers a $900M pension surplus to its general account, sparking union criticism. PSAC demands funds be reinvested in workers' benefits.
World stock markets climbed after the Bank of Japan hiked its benchmark interest rate to the highest level seen in three decades. Discover the details and global market implications.
The Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate for the first time in years, ending its negative rate policy. Discover the global economic implications and market reactions.
Japan's central bank raises its key interest rate to the highest level in three decades, triggering an advance in the Nikkei index. Explore the market implications and global context.
Ontario's integrity commissioner will investigate Labour Minister David Piccini over allegations of preferential treatment in the $2.5B Skills Development Fund. Opposition calls for his resignation.
Ontario's major political parties are actively fundraising during the holiday season, drawing criticism for competing with charities. Learn why this timing is seen as tone-deaf.
Ontario's integrity commissioner will investigate Labour Minister David Piccini regarding the Skills Development Fund. Get the latest details on the probe announced December 18, 2025.
The federal government is moving another $900 million surplus from the public service pension fund to a central account, bringing the total to $2.8 billion. Public sector unions are alarmed. Read more.
The Bank of England has lowered its key interest rate from 4% to 3.75%. Discover the details and potential global economic impacts of this December 2025 decision.
Global central banks, including the Bank of Canada, are pivoting towards interest rate hikes as inflation concerns intensify. Explore the implications for the economy and markets.
A Bank of America survey reveals fund managers' cash holdings have plunged to a record low of 3.3%, signaling extreme bullishness despite tech valuation fears. Discover the risks and optimism driving markets.
Kwesi Samuel, born at 23 weeks, finds solace and community at Toronto's Variety Village. His story highlights the vital role of inclusive spaces for children with autism and their families.