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China Inflation Rebounds as Demand Remains Weak

China’s inflation indicators improved in August, supported by higher global commodity prices and strong demand for high-tech products, but economists warned that the rebound does not reflect a meaningful recovery in domestic consumption. The producer price index (PPI) increased 3.8%

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U.S. and Canada Escalate Trade Tensions

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Apple expected to unveil first foldable iPhone

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Trump administration loans $1.9B for Iowa nuclear plant restart

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Gas Prices Hit Record Labor Day High

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Canadian Travel to US Remains Weak in 2026

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Google Avoids Breakup of Ad Tech Business

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Snowflake Stock Rises on Strong AI Growth

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PayPal Shares Drop as Buyout Talks End

PayPal (PYPL) — Shares plunged nearly 16% after reports that buyout firm Advent and payment processor Stripe decided

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S&P 500 Rises as Treasury Yields Decline

The S&P 500 closed slightly higher on Tuesday as Treasury yields continued to fall for a second consecutive

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US Stocks Fall as Yields and Oil Rise

The three major U.S. stock indexes closed lower on Thursday as rising Treasury yields pressured investor sentiment, while

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S&P 500 Falls as Tech Stocks Decline

US stocks moved lower as investors reacted to weakness in major technology companies and renewed uncertainty over the

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OpenAI AI Agents Trigger Safety Concerns

OpenAI has revealed that its researchers detected warning signs of unexpected behaviour from advanced AI agents before the

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OpenAI Pushes Policy Debate Beyond the Lab

OpenAI has moved further into public policy by publishing a broad set of proposals aimed at preparing society

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Intel gets a lift from Musk’s Terafab partnership

Chipmaker joins a high-profile project in Texas Intel has secured a new role in Elon Musk’s expanding hardware

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Meta’s new AI model now faces a harder test

Meta has finally shown the first major product from its new artificial intelligence era, unveiling Muse Spark after

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Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Oil prices jumped more than $4 per barrel on Tuesday, reaching a five-week high as traders reacted to renewed concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East following increased fighting between the United States and Iran. Brent crude futures rose $4.16, or 4.6%, to settle at $94.65 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $4.46, or 5.2%,

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Corn and Wheat Prices Surge to Multi-Year Highs

Corn and wheat prices have climbed to their highest levels in more

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Gold Holds Gains as Yields Fall and Risks Persist

Gold prices edged higher in U.S. trading on Tuesday as declining Treasury

Energy & Resources

Gold Holds Above $4,600 Amid Fiscal Risks

Gold prices continued moving higher on Monday as investors maintained demand for

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Gold Prices Rise as Dollar and Yields Ease

Gold futures opened lower on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with December contracts

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Canada Household Debt Growth Shifts to Consumer Credit

Canada’s household debt continued to rise in June, but the pace of growth is slowing as mortgage borrowing

Finance

New York Sues Capital One Over Savings Account Practices

Capital One Faces Lawsuit for Deceptive Practices in Savings Accounts Capital One (COF.N) was sued on Wednesday by

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Amex and JPMorgan Plan Major Credit Card Updates

The rivalry between top-tier premium credit cards is intensifying as JPMorgan Chase and American Express prepare major updates

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TD Joins Office Return Trend Amid Desk Shortage

Major Banks Push for In-Person Work—But Offices Strain Canada’s banking sector is shifting gears on hybrid work. Toronto-Dominion

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Chobani Invests $1.2 Billion in Pennsylvania Plant

Dairy company Chobani announced a $1.2 billion investment to build a major dairy production facility in Pennsylvania, a

Business

FTC Sues Amazon Over Alleged Ad Pricing Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states have accused Amazon of deceiving businesses by allegedly increasing advertising

Business

Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Youth Safety Settlement

Meta has agreed to significant changes to Facebook and Instagram as part of an $18 billion settlement with

Canada

Trump Renames Lake Ontario as Lake America

U.S. President Donald Trump has renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” for federal use, intensifying tensions with Canada as

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Dell AI Server Sales Surge on Strong Earnings

Dell Technologies shares climbed 9% in extended trading after the company reported stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and raised its outlook, driven by continued demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The computer manufacturer exceeded analyst expectations across both earnings and revenue, highlighting the growing importance of AI-optimized servers and data center investments. Dell Beats Revenue and Earnings Expectations According to LSEG consensus

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Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Case

Meta has reached a settlement with U.S. state attorneys general over allegations

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Tesla leads autonomy stock rally

Tesla shares climbed on Friday as investors focused on new autonomous driving

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SanDisk stock rises on AI storage demand

SanDisk shares jumped nearly 14% on August 13 after the company revealed

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Stellantis considers Brampton plant closure or sale

Stellantis is considering the possible closure or sale of the Brampton Assembly

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Walmart adds tap-to-pay options in U.S.

Walmart announced that select stores and Sam’s Club locations in the United States will begin offering tap-to-pay options,

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Santander Completes $12.3B Webster Bank Deal

Santander U.S. has completed its $12.3 billion acquisition of Webster Bank, expanding the banking giant’s presence across the

Business

CUSMA Breakdown Could Cost Jobs in Canada, US

A new economic report warns that the collapse of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement could result in significant job losses

Business

Spirit Rescue Plan Could Redraw Airline Competition

A possible federal rescue package for Spirit Airlines is raising far bigger questions than the fate of one

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China Exports Slow As Iran War Clouds Demand

China’s export machine lost momentum in March, offering a fresh sign that the global backdrop is becoming less

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China Exports Beat Forecasts On AI Demand

Trade data shows unexpected strength China’s trade performance proved stronger than expected in May, helped by robust demand

Economy

China’s Economy Started Strong, But Risks Are Building

China opened the year with stronger-than-expected economic growth, helped largely by resilient exports and solid industrial activity. Gross

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US GDP Rebounds As Energy Risks Build

Growth Accelerates In Early 2026 US gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 2% in the

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Trump Threatens 50% Auto Tariffs on Canada

President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to increase U.S. tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, and automotive parts to 50% starting January 1, 2027, escalating tensions after trade negotiations between the two countries collapsed. The proposed increase could significantly disrupt one of the

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Canada inflation rises to 3% as gas prices climb

Canada’s inflation rate increased to 3% in July, driven mainly by higher gasoline prices, while economists are closely watching whether new 50% U.S. tariffs will take effect this week and influence the future direction of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Gasoline prices

Energy & Resources

Gold forecast: Gold tests key resistance zone

Gold prices recovered during Friday’s session after declining the previous day, supported by another round of softer US economic data. However, the rebound faces challenges as rising oil prices add pressure to the outlook, leaving gold at a key turning point after

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Air Canada Sells Aeroplan Stake for $2.5B

Air Canada shares surged after the airline announced the sale of a 25% stake in its Aeroplan loyalty program to Blackstone and Canadian pension funds, strengthening its balance sheet with a $2.5 billion cash injection. Air Canada Shares Rise After Aeroplan Deal

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US stocks slip as oil prices rise

US stocks edged lower from their record highs on Monday, while oil prices climbed as uncertainty remained over when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and restore global crude shipments. The S&P 500 declined 0.1% from Friday’s record close. The Dow Jones

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Gold and silver rise as markets weigh Fed risks

Gold and silver prices moved higher in late-afternoon US trading on Monday as investors balanced weaker labour market data from last week against rising oil prices, higher Treasury yields and renewed expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Spot gold traded near $4,358.71

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Canada Adds 75,000 Jobs as Unemployment Falls to 6.4%

Canada’s labour market showed signs of continued improvement in July, with the economy adding 75,000 jobs and the unemployment rate falling to 6.4%, its lowest level in two years. According to Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey, employment gains were broadly distributed

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Canada Stocks Rise as Jobs Data Boosts Market Sentiment

Canada’s main stock index gained nearly 250 points on Friday as investors assessed stronger-than-expected employment data and its potential impact on future Bank of Canada policy decisions. The Canadian labour market showed signs of recovery in July, with Statistics Canada reporting that

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SpaceX shares rise after lockup expiry

SpaceX shares gained on Thursday as the number of publicly tradable shares more than doubled following the expiration of the company’s first lockup restrictions. The stock rose 1.4% to $109.86 in heavy trading, with more than $23 billion worth of shares exchanged

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