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Stocks waver as Santa Claus rally window opens
Wall Street sees a quiet session as the Santa Claus rally period begins. Traders eye Fed rate cuts in 2026, with the S&P 500 near record highs. Get the latest market analysis.
AI Spending, Profits, and Fed Rate Cuts Key to 2026 Stocks
Market experts forecast a strong 2026 for equities, driven by corporate AI investment, robust earnings, and anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate reductions. Discover the outlook shaping the investment landscape.
Gold, Silver Soar to All-Time Highs Amid Rate Cut Hopes
Gold and silver prices surge to unprecedented levels, fueled by Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and escalating global risks. Retail investors drive ETF inflows.
U.S. Economy Grows 4.3% in Q3 2025, Beats Forecasts
The U.S. economy expanded at a robust 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter of 2025, showcasing surprising strength. Discover the details and implications for cross-border trade and the Canadian economic outlook.
Gold, Silver Hit All-Time Highs as Geopolitical Risks Rise
Gold and silver prices surged to unprecedented levels, driven by escalating global tensions and expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts. Discover the factors fueling this historic rally and what it means for investors.
Gold price hits record high of $4,383.76
The price of gold soared to a historic peak of $4,383.76 per ounce, driven by investor bets on impending U.S. interest rate cuts. Explore the market forces behind this surge.
Manitoba diabetes rate 'alarming', study finds
A new study reveals an alarming diabetes rate in Manitoba. Learn the key findings, regional disparities, and what this means for public health in the province.
Greater Sudbury improves commercial driver safety after warning
Following a provincial warning, Greater Sudbury implements new training to reduce driver violations. Learn how the city is working to improve road safety for all.
Regina approves 10.9% property tax increase for 2026
Regina city council has passed a 2026 budget with a 10.9% mill rate increase, the largest tax hike in two decades. The average homeowner will pay an extra $276 annually. Discover the key changes and council's tough decisions.
Global shares rise after Japan's highest interest rates in 30 years
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.
Bank of Japan Hikes Interest Rate, Ends Negative Era
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.
Variable Mortgage Peril in 2026 as Rate Cuts End
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 Interest Rate Hike Sparks Nikkei Advance
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.
BoC Rate Hold to 2026: Variable Mortgage Outlook
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.
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rate to 3.75%
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.
Major Central Banks Tilt Towards Hiking Mode as Inflation Rises
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.
3+ Unemployed for Every Job Vacancy in Canada, October Data Shows
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.
Labour Shortage Ends as Job Vacancies Keep Falling in Canada
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 Proposes Lower 10.73% Mill Rate Increase
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.
Vancouver approves 32-storey DTES towers, cuts shelter housing
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.
U.S. Jobless Rate Hits 4.6%, a Four-Year High
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 Growth Slows as Unemployment Rises to 4.6%
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.
U.S. gains 64,000 jobs, unemployment rate 4.6%
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.
Per-Capita GDP Improves for First Time Since 2022
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.
Regina Council Debates 15.69% Tax Hike for 2026 Budget
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.
Inflation stable at 2.2% nationally, falls to 3.0% in Quebec
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 inflation steady at 2.2% in November
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.
12 Dead in South African Bar Mass Shooting
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.
Alberta unemployment rate plunges to 6.5% in job surge
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.
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