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.
Canadians who chose variable-rate mortgages in 2025 for lower rates may face financial strain in 2026 as markets bet on Bank of Canada rate hikes. Read the full analysis.
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.
The Bank of Canada signals a prolonged rate hold, stabilizing variable mortgages until late 2026. Learn how to navigate this period and prepare for potential future hikes.
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.
New data reveals a challenging Canadian labour market, with more than three unemployed individuals for every job opening in October. Explore the details and implications for the economy.
Statistics Canada reports a continued decline in job vacancies, with openings dropping 2.8% in Q3 2025. Explore the shift from labour shortage to job shortage and what it means for the economy.
Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski proposes a 10.73% mill rate increase, down from 15.69%, with $12.8M in cuts to balance taxes and services. Council debates budget this week.
A major ocean current shift near Japan is causing unprecedented sea level changes. Scientists link the phenomenon to broader climate patterns affecting marine ecosystems.
Vancouver council has approved a controversial plan allowing towers up to 32 storeys in the Downtown Eastside while reducing the mandated percentage of shelter-rate housing units.
The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November, its highest point since September 2021, as job growth slows and manufacturing sheds positions. Key officials debate the causes.
U.S. job market momentum fades with 64,000 November jobs, rising unemployment, and delayed data due to government shutdown. AI and policy uncertainty weigh on hiring.
The U.S. economy added 64,000 jobs in November, but revised figures show a loss of 105,000 in October. The unemployment rate remains at 4.6%. Get the latest labour market analysis.
A key measure of Canadian living standards, per-capita GDP, is set to rise in 2025, ending a three-year decline. RBC economists cite slowing population growth and improving underlying economic conditions.
Discover Japan's heartwarming holiday tradition where volunteer Toy Doctors fix broken toys for free. This annual initiative promotes sustainability and joy for children across the country.
Regina city council begins a week-long review of the 2026 budget, facing a proposed 15.69% mill rate increase. Key decisions on police funding, utility rates, and potential service cuts are on the table.
Canada's annual inflation rate remained at 2.2% in November, while Quebec's rate fell to 3.0%. BMO economist Sal Guatieri discusses the economic outlook. Read the latest data and analysis.
Canada's annual inflation rate remained steady at 2.2% in November 2025, even as grocery prices climbed. Get the latest details on the Consumer Price Index and what it means for your wallet.
Japan and Australia call for restraint after Chinese warship radar locks onto Japanese fighter jets, escalating regional tensions. Details on the incident and diplomatic response.
A tragic mass shooting at an unlicensed bar near Pretoria has left 12 dead, including three children. Police are searching for three suspects as South Africa grapples with endemic gun violence. Read the full report.
Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and pop icon Katy Perry made their relationship Instagram official after a lunch meeting with a former Japanese prime minister. Get the details on this high-profile pairing.
Alberta's unemployment rate plummeted from 7.8% to 6.5% in November, marking the largest monthly drop outside a pandemic since 1976. Over 28,000 new jobs were created.
Jeremy O. Harris, the acclaimed playwright, was arrested in Japan on December 6, 2025, for allegedly smuggling ecstasy. Get the latest details on the case and its potential impact.
Alberta gained more jobs than any other province in September 2025, but its unemployment rate remains higher than the national average. Explore the latest labour market data from Statistics Canada.
Windsor-Essex celebrates a historic employment high as the local job market rebounds strongly, fueled by investment stability. Discover the numbers and the driving forces behind this economic turnaround.
Manitoba's unemployment rate has dropped below the national figure, a positive economic sign for the province. Discover the latest Statistics Canada data and what it means for Winnipeg and the region.
The Canadian dollar soared above 72 cents U.S. after a surprisingly strong November jobs report, reinforcing expectations the Bank of Canada will hold rates. Discover the market impact.
Canada's surprisingly strong November jobs report, with 54,000 new positions, has economists predicting the end of rate cuts and flirting with the possibility of a hike in 2026. Discover the market implications.