Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from U.S.
The Trump administration moved Wednesday to block Chinese airlines from flying to the U.S. in an escalation of trade and diplomatic tensions between the two...
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Why Ben & Jerry’s statement on white supremacy is so extraordinary
Let there be no doubt where Ben & Jerry’s stands. The ice cream maker has called on Americans to “dismantle white supremacy” and “grapple with...
Toronto home sales in May up from April, but less than half than a year ago
TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says home sales in the region improved in May compared with April, but remained less than half...
On first day of Tiff Macklem’s term, Bank of Canada to make rate announcement
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged this morning on the first day of governor Tiff Macklem’s...
Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate target on hold. The central bank says its target for the overnight rate...
European jobless rate up modestly, Germany mulls stimulus
BERLIN — Europe’s unemployment rate ticked up modestly last month, contained by use of labour programs that have kept millions of workers on payrolls and...
Asian shares rise as Wall Street gains for 3rd straight day
TOKYO — Asian shares rose Wednesday after Wall Street extended its gains for a third straight day, driven by optimism over economies reopening from shutdowns...
Global shares rise as Wall Street gains for 3rd straight day
TOKYO — Global shares rose Wednesday after Wall Street extended its gains for a third straight day, driven by optimism over economies reopening from shutdowns...
Wall Street opens higher, extending gains into a 4th day
TOKYO — Stocks are opening higher again on Wall Street, extending the market’s gains into a fourth day. The S&P 500 rose 0.9% in the...
Financial sector leads gains for S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stocks also climb
TORONTO — The financial sector led Canada’s main stock index higher in early trading, while U.S. stock markets also climbed. The S&P/TSX composite index was...