Inflation, looming trade war take a toll as confidence of the U.S. consumer tumbles
U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research ...
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Employment Stable in February Amid Looming Trade War
In February, employment in Canada was largely unchanged, with a modest increase of 1,100 jobs. The labour force participation ...
Canada's next PM Carney vows to win trade war as Ontario plans electricity tariffs on US
Bank of England governor, who has won the Liberal election to succeed Justin Trudeau, says he will keep tariffs until ...
Why Donald Trump's trade war could spark a global financial market meltdown
Even before Donald Trump shattered the idea of a western alliance over the weekend, an uneasy spectre had begun to roil ...
Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations
The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to ...
Trump Has Begun Another Trade War. Here’s a Timeline of How We Got Here
Trump is no stranger to tariffs. He also launched a trade war during his first term in office, but has more sweeping plans now. Economists stress there could greater consequences on businesses and ...
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Consumer pessimism amid rising geoeconomic risks: Conference Board of Canada
The index of consumer confidence has now fallen to levels similar to the pandemic era, marking the third largest drop in ...
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Why these companies are lowering prices despite rising inflation and looming tariffs
Inflation is heating up, a trade war is brewing and American consumers aren’t feeling great about the economy. That’s a toxic mix for businesses.
Trudeau brought to tears during press conference as time as PM nears end during US tariff war: ‘I put Canadians first’
Justin Trudeau was brought to tears as he spoke of the ongoing feud with President Trump and the US-imposed tariffs that have ...