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Why coronavirus fears are hitting the stock market hard
Adrienne Arsenault talks to NBC News business correspondent Ali Velshi about what a drop in oil prices and the stock market plunge mean for Canadians.
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U.S. Federal Reserve slashes interest rate near zero amid COVID-19 volatility
in an attempt to steady the markets after stocks plummeted over coronavirus fears, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates to the lowest it's been since 2015.
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Trump response to coronavirus is driven by stock market, says health watcher
When it comes to outbreaks, politics can inspire complacency or panic, says Laurie Garrett, a global health expert at the Council on Foreign Relations.
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Coronavirus fears contribute to drop in oil prices
Oil prices are expected to drop even further this week, in part because of fears about how the coronavirus outbreak has impacted demand.
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Drop in oil prices another blow for Alberta
Alberta’s struggling economy was dealt a devastating blow with a major drop in oil prices on Monday.
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Markets plunge on fears of coronavirus spread
The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1,030 points on Monday, just the third 1,000-point decline in the Dow's history and the worst drop in more than two years. A surge in novel coronavirus cases and a worrisome spread of COVID-19...
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Stock markets plunge with coronavirus spread
Fears of how a coronavirus outbreak will impact the global economy led to major sell-offs on the stock market and the biggest points loss in the history of the Dow.
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How COVID-19 is affecting the economy
As the world continues to deal with outbreaks of COVID-19, it's threatening the health of the global economy.
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What Trump’s claims about U.S. economy are missing
U.S. President Donald Trump often points to the rising stock market when he claims responsibility for economic strength, but he doesn’t mention a lack of job growth or struggling sectors including manufacturing and coal.
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Businesses, financial markets react to latest Trump tariff threat
Canadian businesses, consumers and financial markets are responding to the 35 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods, as uncertainty looms. The increased tariff is expected to take effect Aug. 1.
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Markets surge despite tariff deadline – what are traders thinking?
With the July 9 tariff deadline approaching and little progress in trade talks, many expected market jitters—but instead, stocks are hitting record highs. Traders appear more focused on momentum and gains than on geopolitical risks. In...
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India Inks Another Big Trade Deal with EFTA, $100-Billion Worth Deal From September: Piyush Goyal
India’s historic free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is expected to come into effect by September 2025, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. The Trade and Economic Partnership...
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S&P marks one of its worst starts to a year since the 1950s
The stock market's crazy first five months of 2025 have left Wall Street pros in a bit of a pickle. The S&P 500 index has had a volatile start to 2025, with a strong May performance. But the index is still basically flat for the year and...
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Is Canada headed for a recession? Some economists say it’s already here
The Bank of Canada is warning the country could be headed for a recession if U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war is long lasting. CBC’s Farah Nasser breaks down the signs of a recession and why some economists say one is already here.
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Are you worried about the U.S. economy?
President Donald Trump's push to impose reciprocal tariffs, followed by an subsequent pause, have shaken up global markets. We asked New Yorkers if they were worried about the U.S. economy.
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Markets rebound: Nvidia, Tesla, Apple jump in double-digit gains
Wall Street roared back after President Trump reversed course on tariffs, easing tensions with global partners. The Dow, S&P;, and Nasdaq all soared, marking their biggest single-day gains in years, fueled by strong airline earnings,...
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Trade war: Trump pauses tariffs for 90 days, but hikes China tariffs to 125%
President Trump has paused new tariffs for 90 days but intensified pressure on China by raising duties to 125% on some goods. While the US and global markets reacted positively, oil prices also jumped. Trump promises deals with every...
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US-China tariff war escalates, Trump orders 90-day pause for other countries
The United States' Donald Trump has escalated the tariff war with China and also initiated a 90-day pause for other countries. He has intensified the tariff war with China. In a lengthy post on the social media platform Truth Social,...
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Trump pauses tariff for 90 days but raises tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%
President Trump has paused new tariffs for 90 days but intensified pressure on China by raising duties to 125% on some goods. While the US and global markets reacted positively, oil prices also jumped. Trump promises deals with every...
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Trump defends ‘tailored’ tariffs as backlash grows
Despite growing backlash at home and abroad, U.S. President Donald Trump defended his plans for tariffs on Tuesday, including slapping 104 per cent tariffs on China after it refused to lift retaliatory levies on American goods.
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How Buffett added billions despite tariffs
In today's edition of the 1% playbook, we look at how Warren Buffett has bucked the market trend and emerged as the only centi-billionaire to add more value to his portfolio while his peers in the 1% club have lost billions. Is there a...
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India cuts rates as Trump's tariffs put growth at risk
India's central bank has cut interest rates by 0.25% amid a spate of downgrades to growth following Donald Trump's tariff announcements. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced repo rates from 6.25% to 6%, a second cut since February,...
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China-U.S. Tariff War: Beijing Hits Back With 84% Tariffs On U.S. Goods After Trump’s 104% Move
Beijing imposes steep 84% tariffs on American goods in response to Trump’s 104% levy, escalating the U.S.-China trade war. China also blacklists 18 U.S. firms, sending stock markets tumbling. Watch
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Trump tariff: China adopts tit-for-tat measures with US
The tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump on April 2nd has fueled intense discussions in capitals around the world on the best way to respond. According to White House officials, more than 50 countries have directly contacted...