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New UN report paints a picture of the devastation of the collapsing Palestinian economy
FILE - A man sits on the rubble as others wander among debris of buildings that were targeted by Israeli airstrikes in Jabaliya refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. A new U.N. report paints a stark picture of the devastating collapsing Palestinian economy after a month of war and Israel’s near total siege of Gaza. (AP Photo/Abed Khaled, File)
inside the market
Investors take note: The U.S. economy is in much better shape than Canada’s
Ian McGugan
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Go ‘long boomer stocks, short millennial stocks,’ says BofA strategist
A trader works at his post on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Oct. 23.
report on business
Canada’s economy flatlined in July, showed little momentum moving forward
Toronto, Ontario - June 28, 2017 -- People walk during rush hour Bay Street in the financial district in Toronto, Wednesday June 28, 2017. (Mark Blinch/Globe and Mail)
opinion
It’s not that we have too many people. It’s that we have too few houses
Andrew Coyne
opinion
Canadians face 40 years of stagnant incomes – government’s economic strategy is failing
David Williams and Jock Finlayson
inside the market
Why is everyone so miserable when the economy isn’t?
Ian McGugan
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Scotiabank strategist recommends these two yield-heavy sectors
Pipelines run at the McKay River Suncor oil sands in-situ operations near Fort McMurray, Alberta on Sept. 17, 2014.
politics
Undercounting of an estimated million non-permanent residents could affect per-capita GDP, say economists
Crowds attend Family Day at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Sunday, July 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
world
Italy sticks with 1% 2023 growth target despite weak second quarter
FILE PHOTO: Demonstrators gather to protest against soaring energy prices, in Rome, Italy, October 15, 2022.
inside the market
‘Rate hikes are over and done’: How Friday’s GDP surprise has shifted the views of economists and markets
FILE PHOTO: Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem takes part in a news conference after announcing an interest rate decision in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada April 12, 2023. REUTERS/Blair Gable/File Photo
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Weak retail sales data makes further rate hikes ‘a close call’: CIBC economist
People shop inside a Metro grocery store in Toronto, Tuesday, July 18.
investment ideas
Dollar demand to dampen U.S. debt fears
Jamie McGeever
opinion
Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle deals a blow to Canada’s NATO defence promises
John Ibbitson
opinion
Canada’s economy is stagnating – we must acknowledge this new, unpleasant reality
Jake Fuss and Tegan Hill
opinion
In defence of higher defence spending
The Editorial Board
energy and resources
Oil dips over 1.5% on demand fears after weak Chinese data
FILE PHOTO: Pumpjacks are seen against the setting sun at the Daqing oil field in Heilongjiang province, China December 7, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer
opinion
NATO’s Vilnius summit made clear that the status quo is unacceptable
Stéfanie von Hlatky
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BMO: TSX financials ‘now flagging a strong contrarian positive’
A combination of pressures including slowing economic growth and rising costs weighed on Canadian banks as they began to report second quarter results Wednesday. The Bay Street Financial District is shown with the Canadian flag in Toronto on Friday, August 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
international business
Hybrid-work trend may wipe out US$800-billion from office property values by 2030, study says
FILE PHOTO: A vacant office building, 5 Hanover Square, is seen in the financial district of New York City, U.S., July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
world
NATO allies agree to spend ‘at least 2%’ of their GDP on defence
Patriot long-range air defence systems of the German Bundeswehr armed forces are deployed at Vilnius Airport ahead of the upcoming NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 7, 2023. (Photo by PETRAS MALUKAS / AFP) (Photo by PETRAS MALUKAS/AFP via Getty Images)
european business
Citigroup cuts 2023 economic growth forecast for euro area to 0.8%
A sculpture of Euro symbol is pictured in front of the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, May 2, 2018. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
sports
First year of legal single-game sports betting in Ontario generated over $1.48-billion: report
Ontario's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Tuesday June 30, 2020. Ontario is reporting 118 new cases of COVID-19, and nine new deaths due to the novel coronavirus. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
opinion
Cutting oil and gas production would be a terrible way to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions
Christopher Ragan
energy and resources
European Commission recommends end to energy support in 2023 to help fiscal policy
FILE PHOTO: European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 1, 2023.REUTERS/Johanna Geron
young money
Time to lend more to business and less to homeowners. Prosperity demands it
Paul Kershaw
opinion
Central banks, take a back seat – the great moderation is over
James Thorne
inside the market
Ottawa’s lack of economic clarity drives a growing sense of frustration among investors
Ian McGugan
inside the market
Rate hikes still on the table: How markets and economists are reacting to Canada’s surprisingly weak GDP
The Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange and Montreal Exchange will be closed on Monday for Ontario's Family Day holiday. The Bay Street Financial District is shown with the Canadian flag in Toronto on Friday, August 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
canada
Prairies stand to benefit the most from boost to immigration target, Desjardins says
A young new Canadian holds a flag as she takes part in a citizenship ceremony on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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BMO’s chief strategist sees 7% gain for TSX in 2023
The BMO office tower is shown in Toronto's financial district in Toronto on Tuesday, April 5, 2016.
opinion
Investors need to recognize the economy’s most valuable asset: nature
Laurent Ramsey
politics
Search for next NATO Secretary-General should take into account contribution member states make to the alliance, U.S. senator says
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE - NOVEMBER 07: U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) speaks during an election eve campaign event on November 07, 2022 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Shaheen is campaigning with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) for re-election against Republican Senate candidate Don Bolduc. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)
report on business
Canadian economy grew 0.1% in August, continuing on path of modest growth
Toronto, Ontario - June 28, 2017 -- POPULATION -- People walk during rush hour Bay Street in the financial district in Toronto, Wednesday June 28, 2017. (Mark Blinch/Globe and Mail)
economy
Canadian economy is slowing, but still eking out growth
Workers at an Ellis Don project in downtown Toronto, are photographed on Sept 26, 2022. Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail.