Daniel Johnson

Some experts are calling into question the Bank of Canada’s decision to hold its key policy rate amid trade uncertainty, as the central bank faces dual risks from downside economic impacts coupled with higher inflation expectations.

Foreign holdings of US Treasuries surged in February by the most since June 2021, with Canada and Japan among the biggest net buyers during a month that preceded the bond market’s recent turmoil.

One prominent energy investor says he is bullish on oil stocks, but less so on prices for the key commodity, which faces a double impact from U.S. tariffs and a surprise hike from Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+).

Experts say U.S. tariffs will have a significant impact on the Canadian economy, potentially triggering a recession, but certain industries like retail and tourism could benefit while others like automotive and manufacturing could see a more significant downside.

A group of investors have signed a letter to Amazon.com Inc. regarding its decision to close Quebec warehouses and terminate workers, highlighting risks to Amazon’s reputation for respecting employee’s freedom of expression and collective bargaining.

A new survey finds that the vast majority of respondents in key industries say their firm is at least partly exposed to tariffs, with some considering moving production to the U.S.

Siemens announced it will invest $150 million over five years to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) manufacturing research and development facility for battery production in Canada.

One real estate expert says there are five key impacts U.S. tariffs are having on Canada’s commercial real estate industry, while highlighting some silver linings for industry.

CIBC Capital Markets’ head of portfolio strategy says he is optimistic about the S&P/TSX Composite Index based on three factors, including the exchange’s exposure to gold, a weaker Canadian dollar and borrowing costs moving lower.

Housing affordability in Canada improved last year, according to one economist, who expects the trend to continue into this year.