Daniel Johnson

A new report highlights supply side risks associated with critical minerals, saying disruptions could impact the U.S. economy and tech industry amid a trade war between Canada and the U.S.

One economist says weaker than expected Canadian employment figures should be seen as regression to the mean ahead of the Bank of Canada’s upcoming interest rate decision.

The CEO of one critical mineral company says Canada provides nearly half of all nickel supplies to the U.S. and could find other trading partners if needed.

If tariffs remain in place, they present a significant downside risk to the S&P/TSX Composite Index, according to one strategist who thinks the levies are being used as a negotiating tactic by U.S. President Donald Trump.

One chief economist says lower interest rates spurred higher than expected growth in Canada’s economy during the final quarter of 2024, but the threat of tariffs could weigh on growth in the first quarter.

Critical minerals have become a point of tension between Canada and the U.S. amid an ongoing trade dispute and the resources, which are used to power modern economies, are essential to Canada’s national security, according to experts.

The top executive of a manufacturing industry group says Canada should look to compete on high value manufacturing and consider providing tariff relief for some firms.

One economist says he expects vehicle sales in both the U.S. and Canada to fall drastically amid trade tensions between the countries.

As more Canadians are allocating assets to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), one expert says ETFs provide financial flexibility and empower do-it-yourself (DIY) investors.

Investor interest is likely to return to Canada’s real estate market in 2025, according to experts who say more capital could be allocated to the industry amid falling borrowing costs.