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July 2, 2017

After Stephen Poloz's remarks during a CNBC interview on Wednesday, markets reflected a 68-per-cent probability of a rate hike on July 12, which is when the Bank of Canada will make its next interest rate announcement.

After Stephen Poloz's remarks during a CNBC interview on Wednesday, markets reflected a 68-per-cent probability of a rate hike on July 12, which is when the Bank of Canada will make its next interest rate announcement.

As Bank of Canada considers hiking rates, jobs numbers to offer a key economic update

June 26, 2017

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Department of Transportation on June 9. Mr. Trump’s visit to the department was part of a White House push to overhaul U.S. infrastructure.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Department of Transportation on June 9. Mr. Trump’s visit to the department was part of a White House push to overhaul U.S. infrastructure.

What ever happened to the Trump growth takeoff?

June 23, 2017

Stephen Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, and Carolyn Wilkins, Senior Deputy Governor, make their way from the Bank of Canada to a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa Wednesday. Poloz released the Financial System Review.

Stephen Poloz, Governor of the Bank of Canada, and Carolyn Wilkins, Senior Deputy Governor, make their way from the Bank of Canada to a press conference at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa Wednesday. Poloz released the Financial System Review.

What does an inflation-fighting central bank do when there’s no inflation?

June 18, 2017

Dairy cows feed in Eastern Ontario on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. A growing number of countries are criticizing Canada’s supply-managed dairy sector.

Dairy cows feed in Eastern Ontario on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. A growing number of countries are criticizing Canada’s supply-managed dairy sector.

Countries pile on in attack of Canada’s dairy regime

June 14, 2017

The data suggest sluggishness, but Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen sees encouraging signs in U.S. economic growth and job creation.

The data suggest sluggishness, but Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen sees encouraging signs in U.S. economic growth and job creation.

Fed hikes rates, but remains dogged by low inflation

June 9, 2017

Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.

Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.

Many things will have to click for Canada Infrastructure Bank to work

June 7, 2017

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has come right out and said it: A lot of Canada’s housing-market fever could be treated with an injection of higher interest rates.

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has come right out and said it: A lot of Canada’s housing-market fever could be treated with an injection of higher interest rates.

The one housing-market fix that Canada hasn't tried

June 6, 2017

The B.C. NDP and the Greens have joined forces in a minority government and say they will use whatever tools available to them to block the Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain expansion.

The B.C. NDP and the Greens have joined forces in a minority government and say they will use whatever tools available to them to block the Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain expansion.

A deal’s a deal – at least until the next election

June 6, 2017

Newly built Minis are parked in storage as they await transportation for delivery at the BMW Mini car production plant in Oxford, west of London, on January 17, 2017.

Newly built Minis are parked in storage as they await transportation for delivery at the BMW Mini car production plant in Oxford, west of London, on January 17, 2017.

Britain’s economy suddenly playing catch-up to EU

June 5, 2017

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

Is the Canadian Dream still alive and well?

June 4, 2017

Job interview illustrative photo.

Job interview illustrative photo.

analysis

Jobs report for May expected to hit a positive note

June 2, 2017

Canadian exports of lumber to the U.S. surged 9 per cent in the month, as both Canadian exporters and their U.S. customers raced to make their shipments before the U.S. softwood duties kicked in at the end of the month.

Canadian exports of lumber to the U.S. surged 9 per cent in the month, as both Canadian exporters and their U.S. customers raced to make their shipments before the U.S. softwood duties kicked in at the end of the month.

Canada’s growing trade surplus with U.S. is both good and bad news

June 2, 2017

Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.

Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.

Andrew Scheer’s economic plan for Canada remains a mystery

May 31, 2017

An oil pump jack pumps oil in a field near Calgary, Alberta.

An oil pump jack pumps oil in a field near Calgary, Alberta.

What oil shock? Suddenly, Canada leads G7 in economic growth

May 30, 2017

A ship receives its' load of oil from the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Expansion Project's Westeridge loading dock in Burnaby, British Columbia, on June 4, 2015.

A ship receives its' load of oil from the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Expansion Project's Westeridge loading dock in Burnaby, British Columbia, on June 4, 2015.

Alberta NDP have high hopes for ‘our’ pipeline as political tide turns in B.C.

May 30, 2017

Is it technically feasible to reduce Canada's greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent? The short answer is “almost.”

Is it technically feasible to reduce Canada's greenhouse gas emissions by 80 per cent? The short answer is “almost.”

Mobilizing for Canada’s energy future: The devil is in the details

May 29, 2017

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Monday, March 20, 2017, in Louisville, Ky.

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at the Kentucky Exposition Center, Monday, March 20, 2017, in Louisville, Ky.

What drove the ‘basket of deplorables’ to pick Trump?

May 28, 2017

Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.

Globe and Mail reporter Barrie McKenna.

analysis

Why Trump’s obsession with reciprocal trade is bad news for the world

May 28, 2017

Quebec construction workers march during a demonstration as the province wide strike enters its second day Thursday, May 25, 2017 in Montreal. The strike threatens to take a bite out of the country’s construction activity for an undetermined time.

Quebec construction workers march during a demonstration as the province wide strike enters its second day Thursday, May 25, 2017 in Montreal. The strike threatens to take a bite out of the country’s construction activity for an undetermined time.

Growth to surge in ‘barn burner’ quarter

May 24, 2017

A sign is pictured outside the Bank of Canada building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 23, 2017.

A sign is pictured outside the Bank of Canada building in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, May 23, 2017.

What the Bank of Canada didn’t say speaks volumes

May 21, 2017

U.S President Donald Trump watches as Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departs at the entrance to the West Wing of the White House in Washington, on May 16, 2017.

U.S President Donald Trump watches as Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan departs at the entrance to the West Wing of the White House in Washington, on May 16, 2017.

analysis

Trump’s woes offer Canada a glimmer of hope on trade front

May 19, 2017

Statistics Canada reported on Friday that CPI inflation was 1.6 per cent in April, unchanged from March and a tick below economists’ consensus expectation of 1.7 per cent.

Statistics Canada reported on Friday that CPI inflation was 1.6 per cent in April, unchanged from March and a tick below economists’ consensus expectation of 1.7 per cent.

Economic growth not heating up Canadian inflation yet – but it’s coming

May 19, 2017

Eric Reguly

Eric Reguly

Italy’s potential downfall could prove fatal to the European Union

Eric Reguly

May 18, 2017

Signs advertising properties to rent stand in front of terraced houses in London, U.K., on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016

Signs advertising properties to rent stand in front of terraced houses in London, U.K., on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016

How housing could become government’s last great tax grab

May 18, 2017

Buildings stand in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011.

Buildings stand in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011.

Montreal’s financial sector tested by the black-hole pull of Toronto

May 17, 2017

Richard Pastolero works on the factory floor at Plitron Manufacturing, Inc. in Toronto in this file photo.

Richard Pastolero works on the factory floor at Plitron Manufacturing, Inc. in Toronto in this file photo.

Canada’s manufacturing rebound shows signs of sticking around

May 16, 2017

Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain expansion project – which has its federal approvals – re-emerged as a hot political issue in the British Columbia election this month.

Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain expansion project – which has its federal approvals – re-emerged as a hot political issue in the British Columbia election this month.

analysis

National Energy Board won't be shielded from political winds

May 16, 2017

New Brunswick Finance Minister Cathy Rogers addresses media after officially releasing the 2017-2018 provincial budget in Fredericton, N.B., on Tuesday, February 7, 2017.

New Brunswick Finance Minister Cathy Rogers addresses media after officially releasing the 2017-2018 provincial budget in Fredericton, N.B., on Tuesday, February 7, 2017.

Canada’s debt levels are relatively healthy, but some provinces are worrisome

May 16, 2017

This September 9, 2013 shows wind turbines at Flakfortet near Copenhagen.

This September 9, 2013 shows wind turbines at Flakfortet near Copenhagen.

The ‘green economy’ is a marathon, not a sprint

May 14, 2017

Carl Mortished.

Carl Mortished.

The totalitarian capitalism of tech giants should trump your fears of populism

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