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Source: Financialpost March 11, 2025

Trump's trade threats are starting to hit Canadian credit market

Investors are demanding a higher premium to hold loonie debtThe tariff throwdown between Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau has slowed Canadian corporate bond sales to a trickle over the past week as investors demand a higher premium to hold loonie debt. We a...

Source: Financialpost March 11, 2025

Royal Bank of Canada cuts undisclosed number of staff amid 'growth strategy'

Cuts unrelated to RBC acquisition of HSBC's Canadian operations last year, says spokesmanTORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada says it has laid off some employees as part of its “growth strategy.” We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing yo...

Source: Financialpost March 11, 2025

Tariffs Canada faces now: Keep up with the latest developments in Trump's trade war

Every day there is a new twist in the tale. Financial Post brings you the latest newsUnited States President Donald Trump’s tariff war has become a complicated roller coaster of international trade disputes. We apologize, but this video has failed to load....

Source: Financialpost March 11, 2025

Posthaste: Bank of Canada rate cut 'chicken soup' to economy threatened by Trump's tariffs

Most economists expect another 25 bps reduction Wednesday We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Posthaste: Bank of Canada rate cut 'chicken soup' to economy threatened...

Source: Financialpost March 11, 2025

Bank of Canada expected to cut interest rate on Wednesday as trade uncertainty with U.S. continues

Balancing weaker economic growth but higher inflation, central bank may trim rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 per centThe Bank of Canada is expected to cut its interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, amid trade uncertainty with the United States. We...

Diane Francis Source: Financialpost March 11, 2025

Diane Francis: Carney must call an election immediately

Canada needs a new prime minister who works for Canadians but will stand up to Trump and convince him to back offThe coming ascension of Mark Carney to prime minister is an example of the Liberal elite capture in Canada that’s robbed the country of growth an...

Source: Financialpost March 10, 2025

Carney Closes In on Dream of Leading Canada, a Nation Shocked by Trump Threats

The governor of the Bank of Canada was under scrutiny. For weeks, press reports had tied Mark Carney to a potential run for the country’s Liberal Party, which was looking for a new leader.(Bloomberg) — The governor of the Bank of Canada was under scrutiny. F...

Source: Financialpost March 10, 2025

How much does Brookfield really make?

One of the world's most complex financial conglomerates is attracting scrutiny for circular flows of cash involving its global property portfolioIn July last year, part of a Manhattan landmark changed hands. A stake in One Liberty Plaza, the aging former U.S...

Source: Financialpost March 10, 2025

Trump's tariffs keep fixed mortgage rates down, but that's small consolation

Robert McLister: CIBC first Big Six bank to take advertised rates below 4% since April 2022So, how did you enjoy the first month of the Trump presidency? Theoretically, if all someone cared about was mortgage rates, they’d be pretty happy right now. We apo...

Source: Financialpost March 09, 2025

‘Stuck between Trump and a hard place’: Tariff backtrack only provides relief for some

Trump’s latest move means that certain goods from Canada and Mexico will not face tariffs until April 2United States President Donald Trump on Thursday “adjusted” an order imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico, delaying or reducing levies on many goods until...