It’s been a year since Independence Day, and Americans are still feeling the toll. Loading audio description… US trade policy has changed frequently since President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs, including higher tariffs on major partners like China and the European Union. Retailers such as Walmart and Target raised prices to compensate, and some customers … Read more
The bond market may be doing the Fed’s work for it. The central bank wants to keep rates steady in the face of the Iran conflict, which has sent oil prices up more than 50% and raised expectations of inflation in the next few months. Meanwhile, the markets are already overpriced. In the first month … Read more
The bond market may be doing the Fed’s work for it. The central bank wants to keep rates steady in the face of the Iran conflict, which has sent oil prices up more than 50% and raised expectations of inflation in the next few months. Meanwhile, the markets are already overpriced. In the first month … Read more
Clients meet potential employers at the upcoming Youth Action conference in February in Toronto. The unemployment rate for 15-24 year olds is rising in Canada. (Youth Employment Services/Provided) If you think it’s hard to get a job now, try being young. The latest data from Statistics Canada shows that youth unemployment rose to 14.1 per … Read more