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U.S. Fed Chair: “The time has come” to begin reducing interest rates

Jerome Powell said inflation and employment numbers have paved the way for a change in policy, as analysts predict...

U.S. Fed Chair: “The time has come” to begin reducing interest rates
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Sister activism: Nuns push for change through stock investments

How a small group of nuns in rural Kansas vexes big companies with their investment activism.

Sister activism: Nuns push for change through stock investments
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Scotiabank increases U.S. foothold with stake in KeyCorp

As part of its “refreshed” company strategy, Canadian bank makes a USD$2.8-billion deal for a minority stake in U.S....

Scotiabank increases U.S. foothold with stake in KeyCorp
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Stocks

Disney earnings: Results show profit, stock falls 2%

Disney’s streaming business is profitable for the first time, but the slowing U.S. park business ups investors’ anxiety.

Disney earnings: Results show profit, stock falls 2%

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Mortgages

The after-effect of market lows: a drop in fixed mortgage rates

Some investors might look at their portfolios, but Canadians getting a mortgage (or renewing one) should keep an eye...

The after-effect of market lows: a drop in fixed mortgage rates
Specialist James Denaro, right, works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world.

Stocks

Why did the stock markets fall?

Financial markets around the world stabilize after Monday’s fall. Here’s what to know about how we got here.

Why did the stock markets fall?
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Canada’s economy grew 0.2% in May, stronger than expected

Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew slightly, but likely not enough to deter a rate cut in September, experts...

Canada’s economy grew 0.2% in May, stronger than expected
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As food costs rise, our grocery shopping habits are changing

Checking flyers, price-matching and buying local are just a few of the tactics Canadians are using to keep...

As food costs rise, our grocery shopping habits are changing

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Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on July 24, 2024

Making sense of the Bank of Canada interest rate decision on July 24, 2024

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