Canada and the United States are talking. But they still don’t have a deal. And with an August 19 tariff deadline getting closer, what looks like another disagreement between governments could soon become a much bigger issue for businesses, workers and consumers. Canadian officials are reportedly unhappy with Washington’s latest proposal to reduce tariffs, suggesting…
Wall Street has spent much of 2026 worrying about three things: inflation. interest rates. and whether the AI boom has gone too far. On Thursday, investors got reasons to worry a little less. The S&P 500 climbed to a new intraday record, technology stocks moved higher, oil prices fell and fresh U.S. inflation data…
Inflation in the United States just delivered some encouraging news. Consumer prices rose only 0.1% in July, while annual inflation eased to 3.4%, down from 3.5% in June. Core inflation, which removes the more volatile food and energy categories, also moved lower to 2.5% annually. For households that have spent years dealing with rising…
For a while, businesses had hoped the worst of the latest oil-price pressure was beginning to fade. That confidence is being tested again. Brent crude briefly climbed to around $90 per barrel on Tuesday as negotiations between the United States and Iran remained stalled and uncertainty returned over the full reopening of the Strait…
Oil Is Rising Again — Here’s Why Businesses Everywhere Are Paying Attention For months, businesses had hoped oil prices were beginning to stabilize. But this week, that optimism has faded. Oil prices climbed again after renewed uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. Iran said the waterway…
The Hook When the world becomes uncertain, investors often return to something that has held value for thousands of years. Gold. This week, the precious metal surged to a seven-week high and is on track for its strongest weekly gain since January. But this isn’t just a story about a shiny metal. It’s a…
