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U.S. Federal Reserve in holding pattern as inflation delays approach to any soft landing

Oil prices fall on Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, dimming near-term U.S. rate cut hopes

Cellphone crackdown will improve student achievement, Ontario Education Minister Lecce says

Ontario to issue tougher policies for cellphone use and vaping in schools

Investors brace for 5% Treasury yields as U.S. inflation concerns mount

U.S. Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated in March

Discovering South Africa’s treasures beyond Cape Town

Politicians, the best way to divide and motivate voters is to use the ‘Power of Transport’

Canadian dollar gains as investors eye U.S. inflation pressures

Filmmaker Roger McTair focused his lens on the lives of Black Canadians

Renovating on a budget: How to plan for a major house project despite rising costs

U.S. economy grew at slowest pace in nearly two years in first quarter

Bank of Canada officials split on rate cut timing, but agree easing will be gradual

Bank of Canada says any rate cuts would probably be gradual

A June BoC cut ‘seems unrealistic’: Scotiabank’s chief economist on where rates, the economy and housing prices are heading

Tourism operators face heavy debt, even as business roars back

Jasper public servant with two kids, a government pension and few savings, is paying ‘tourist prices’ for food

U.S. bond bulls lean into latest selloff despite inflation scare

‘Junk fees’ or flexible flying? Passenger charges fuel profits – and travellers’ ire

A Nigerian chess champion plays the royal game for 60 hours, breaking global record

‘A bit of a treasure hunt:’ Why foraging tours are taking off

Dancing to the dollar’s beat: World market themes for the week ahead

Former Bay Street executive leads push to require firms to account for inflation in investment reports

Sickly Canadian dollar could reverse course later this year amid shifting central-bank policies

Saskatchewan education minister apologizes for comment to mother whose daughter died

Since TikTok’s star food critic Keith Lee visited these Toronto restaurants, business has not been the same

Calgary tenants shocked by heavy rent increases

Seven ways to leverage a tax refund into big savings or gains

Wobbling U.S. stocks could push volatility-linked funds to ramp up selling

Manitoba Tories say premier’s promise to control food prices has rung hollow

U.S. economic activity expanded slightly in recent weeks, Fed says