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Stock market today: Wall Street drops following discouraging updates on US shoppers and inflation

Stock market today: Wall Street drops following discouraging updates on US shoppers and inflation

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are falling Friday following discouraging updates on inflation and how much U.S. households may be willing to spend given all the uncertainty about President Donald Trump's escalating trade war .
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Canada's economy 'sprinting into a wall' to start 2025 as tariff hit looms

Canada's economy 'sprinting into a wall' to start 2025 as tariff hit looms

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was off to a solid start in January but early signs suggest growth stalled in February amid harsh winter weather and the looming threat of tariffs. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product rose 0.
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CP NewsAlert: Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security plan after election

CP NewsAlert: Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security plan after election

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. will begin comprehensive negotiations for a "new economic and security relationship" immediately after the Canadian election. Carney and U.S.
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CP NewsAlert: Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security plan after election

CP NewsAlert: Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security plan after election

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. will begin comprehensive negotiations for a "new economic and security relationship" immediately after the Canadian election. Carney and U.S.
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Deed tax increase won't hurt demand for Nova Scotia recreational properties: Realtor

Deed tax increase won't hurt demand for Nova Scotia recreational properties: Realtor

HALIFAX — Demand for cottages and recreational properties in Nova Scotia should remain strong despite the doubling of the province’s deed transfer tax, says an executive with a major real estate agency.
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Poilievre, Singh hit campaign trail as Carney speaks with Trump, premiers on tariffs

Poilievre, Singh hit campaign trail as Carney speaks with Trump, premiers on tariffs

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh are on the campaign trail, proposing ideas on housing and crime as Liberal Leader Mark Carney deals with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats.
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Noted economist honored by Trump warns his 25% tariffs could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle

Noted economist honored by Trump warns his 25% tariffs could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on auto imports could add $4,711 to the cost of a vehicle and says the proposed taxes could weaken the ability of U.S.
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Premier Moe heads to Europe for trade show, London Stock Exchange address

Premier Moe heads to Europe for trade show, London Stock Exchange address

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is travelling to Europe to promote the province's agricultural, energy and manufacturing industries.
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TSX down more than 250 points on Friday morning, as U.S. stocks also fall

TSX down more than 250 points on Friday morning, as U.S. stocks also fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 250 points in late-morning trading on Friday amid broad-based losses, while U.S. stock markets also plunged. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 261.77 points at 24,899.29.
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Vancouver's luxury housing market cooling down, says report

Vancouver's luxury housing market cooling down, says report

Stock market, interest rates, tariffs also among variables affecting 2025 outlook
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