News

CBC
cbc.ca > news > business > wall-street-drop-nasdaq-10-9.7143820

Wall Street sees worst drop since Iran war began, as Nasdaq sinks 10% below its record | CBC News

59+ min ago  (881+ words) Stocks fell sharply on Thursday and oil prices rose, as doubt took over from hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The S&P 500 slumped 1.7 per cent for its worst day since January…...

CBC
cbc.ca > news > canada > toronto > ontario-budget-2026-9.7143032

Ontario's 2026 budget sees deficit hit $13.8B amid looming global instability | CBC News

2+ hour, 5+ min ago  (1104+ words) Last year marked by 'significant change in the world,' finance minister says while unveiling budget The spectre of worldwide instability looms large in Ontario's 2026 budget, which includes a small business income tax cut alongside a temporary reprieve on HST for…...

CBC
cbc.ca > news > canada > north > de-beers-confirms-workforce-reduction-talks-underway-at-gahcho-kue-9.7099747

De Beers confirms workforce reduction talks underway at Gahcho Kué | CBC News

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (630+ words) The Gahcho Ku" diamond mine in the Northwest Territories says it's begun talking to some employees about job cuts after a recent decision to pause an expansion project at the mine. "We have begun engaging with a small number of…...

CBC
cbc.ca > news > canada > canadian-stock-market-close-friday-march-20-2026-9.7136842

Stock markets dip for another straight week as U.S. war on Iran continues | CBC News

5+ day, 22+ hour ago  (493+ words) Canadian and U.S.stockmarkets sank on Friday amid fears about the effects of the U.S.-Iran war on interest rates. Dustin Reid, vice-president and chief strategist for fixed income at Mackenzie Investments, said markets were seeing risk-off moves amid higher energy prices…...

CBC
cbc.ca > player > play > video > 9.7133338

Key interest rate holds at 2.25%, Bank of Canada says war will boost global inflation

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (153+ words) Key interest rate holds at 2.25%, Bank of Canada says war will boost global inflation'CBC Key interest rate holds at 2.25%, Bank of Canada says war will boost global inflation The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent…...

CBC
cbc.ca > player > play > video > 9.7134264

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate, warns war will drive inflation

1+ week, 15+ hour ago  (129+ words) Bank of Canada holds key interest rate, warns war will drive inflation'CBC Bank of Canada holds key interest rate, warns war will drive inflation The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at 2.25 per cent, but governor Tiff…...

CBC
cbc.ca > news > business > bank-of-canada-interest-rate-9.7132984

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25% | CBC News

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (313+ words) Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%CBC Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25% Decision comes in the wake of weak February jobs report The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent on…...

CBC
cbc.ca > news > canada > new-brunswick > nb-gas-price-rise-worries-experts-9.7132140

Rise in gas prices leaves experts concerned for New Brunswick economy | CBC News

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (712+ words) Experts in New Brunswick are warning residents about the potential economic impact of rising gas prices as the conflict between the United States and Israel with Iran continues. Data from the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board shows consumer self-serve…...

CBC
cbc.ca > news > business > canada-annual-inflation-rate-february-2026-9.7130104

Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February | CBC News

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (256+ words) Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February'CBC Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8% in February, war's impact not yet reflected High gas prices will almost certainly be felt in next month's inflation report Canada's annual inflation rate fell to…...

CBC
cbc.ca > news > canada > saskatchewan > sgi-saskpower-rate-increases-2026-9.7032638

SGI, SaskPower seek rate increases of nearly 4% in 2026-27 | CBC News

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (620+ words) People in Saskatchewan could soon be paying more for power and vehicle insurance. Saskatchewan Government Insurance has submitted a two-year proposal to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel seeking rate increases of 3.75 in June of this year and again in 2027." The…...