There has been a definite shift in the market’s mood just since this morning, but it is clear that we are not yet feeling that an “all-clear” has been given.

US and Canada pause Trump's proposed tariffs for 30 days, includes increased border security and designation of cartels as terrorist orgs.

Donald Trump placing tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico could impact multiple sectors. A look at the areas where Americans could see higher prices soon.

Will the extension of existing US tariff policy only serve to undermine US relevance as a trading power?

Based on the spread 12 months ago, the probability of being in a (ECRI-defined) recession in December is 50%.

Some 1.2 million Canadian mortgages are set to renew in 2025.

The North American auto industry is the most highly integrated industry in the region and represents just how vulnerable that industry is to an across-the-board tariff structure.

The Bank of Canada (BoC) cut interest rates by 25 bps this morning, bringing the overnight rate to 3%, 200 bps lower than when the central bank started easing in June 2024.

The Bank of Canada is concerned with a sluggish economy and has chosen to offer more stimulus.

The Bank of Canada has cut the overnight rate by 25bp to 3.0%. Cumulative easing now amounts to 200bp since June.

Trump’s threats to place tariffs on all Canadian imports creates a dual set of problems for the U.S. Administration. 

A 25bp interest rate cut from the Bank of Canada, leaving the overnight rate at 3%, is the widely held view in the market for next week’s BoC monetary policy decision meeting.

Since the elections a little over two and a half months ago, the S&P 500 (SPY) has risen 5.42% through today. That's better than any of the other key country ETFs.

Trump threatens 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, sparking fears of economic disruption and rising costs for everyday goods.

Donald Trump continued his crusade for more tariffs from trade partners with the announced creation of the External Revenue Service.

Canadian officials say their country isn't for sale and suggest Donald Trump should sell them two states instead of trying to make its neighbor a state.

Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9% in December, now up 210 basis points (bps) from the 4.8% low in June 2022.

The whole saga of PM Trudeau's downfall is actually perfectly illustrated by the loonie; and it applies to a lot more than Canada.

Trudeau announces resignation after 10 years as Canadian Prime Minister. Political turmoil may impact U.S.-traded stocks of Canadian companies.

The political storm struck with the release of the single most blatant item, the 2023/24 projected deficit.

The Bank of Canada cut its policy interest rate 50bp at a second meeting in a row. Inflation is already at target, growth is disappointing and excess supply in the economy is growing.

This morning, we learned that Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.8% in November, the highest since September 2021 and January 2017.

Donald Trump's plan for 25% tariffs could put Canada stocks and ETFs under pressure.

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Central bankers are loath to act quickly, even in the face of mounting evidence that the inflation of 2020-23 is no longer hitting the consumer.