US-Canada Trade War Threat Sends Shockwaves Through Canadian Economy
The threat of a US-Canada trade war initially sent Canadian stocks and the dollar lower on Monday, but a 30-day tariff pause eased concerns, offering lessons for investors, homebuyers, and mortgage holders about the impact of trade disputes on personal finances.
US-Canada Trade War Threat Sends Shockwaves Through Canadian Economy
The threat of a US-Canada trade war initially sent Canadian stocks and the dollar lower on Monday, but a 30-day tariff pause eased concerns, offering lessons for investors, homebuyers, and mortgage holders about the impact of trade disputes on personal finances.
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32% Bias Score
Canada's Inflation Slows to 1.8% in December
Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 percent in December, driven partly by a temporary sales tax break and exceeding analysts' expectations of 1.9 percent; month-on-month contraction was 0.4 percent.
Canada's Inflation Slows to 1.8% in December
Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 1.8 percent in December, driven partly by a temporary sales tax break and exceeding analysts' expectations of 1.9 percent; month-on-month contraction was 0.4 percent.
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4% Bias Score
Loonie Falls Below 70 Cents Amidst US Dollar Strength and Tariff Threats
The Canadian dollar fell below 70 US cents due to US Federal Reserve actions, US tariff threats against Canada, and Canadian political instability; analysts predict continued weakness unless US dollar weakens or tariffs fail to materialize.
Loonie Falls Below 70 Cents Amidst US Dollar Strength and Tariff Threats
The Canadian dollar fell below 70 US cents due to US Federal Reserve actions, US tariff threats against Canada, and Canadian political instability; analysts predict continued weakness unless US dollar weakens or tariffs fail to materialize.
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44% Bias Score
Canadian Dollar Shows Signs of Stabilization Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Canadian dollar is at its weakest since March 2020 at 69.8 cents U.S., but stabilizing economic data and a potential change in government suggest a less bearish outlook, despite the recent political turmoil in Canada and the previous threat of a 25% U.S. tariff.
Canadian Dollar Shows Signs of Stabilization Amidst Political Uncertainty
The Canadian dollar is at its weakest since March 2020 at 69.8 cents U.S., but stabilizing economic data and a potential change in government suggest a less bearish outlook, despite the recent political turmoil in Canada and the previous threat of a 25% U.S. tariff.
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48% Bias Score
Loonie's Plunge Creates Investment Dilemma for Canadians
The Canadian dollar has fallen to a four-year low against the U.S. dollar, creating a dilemma for investors holding U.S.-dollar assets, who are seeing unexpectedly high returns in Canadian dollar terms due to the currency exchange, despite the Bank of Canada's interest rate cuts and trade uncertaint...
Loonie's Plunge Creates Investment Dilemma for Canadians
The Canadian dollar has fallen to a four-year low against the U.S. dollar, creating a dilemma for investors holding U.S.-dollar assets, who are seeing unexpectedly high returns in Canadian dollar terms due to the currency exchange, despite the Bank of Canada's interest rate cuts and trade uncertaint...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Delays Tariffs on Canadian Goods for One Month
President Trump temporarily suspended 25 percent tariffs on Canadian exports for one month after a phone call with Prime Minister Trudeau, during which Canada committed to increased funding for crime-fighting and the appointment of a "fentanyl czar"; the Canadian dollar initially fell but then rose ...
Trump Delays Tariffs on Canadian Goods for One Month
President Trump temporarily suspended 25 percent tariffs on Canadian exports for one month after a phone call with Prime Minister Trudeau, during which Canada committed to increased funding for crime-fighting and the appointment of a "fentanyl czar"; the Canadian dollar initially fell but then rose ...
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40% Bias Score
Weak Canadian Dollar Impacts Returns on US Stock Investments
The falling Canadian dollar negatively impacts returns on hedged U.S. stock investments, but benefits unhedged investments, as exemplified by the 36% return of the unhedged iShares Core S&P 500 ETF versus 23.4% for its hedged counterpart in 2022. This is due to several factors including weak economi...
Weak Canadian Dollar Impacts Returns on US Stock Investments
The falling Canadian dollar negatively impacts returns on hedged U.S. stock investments, but benefits unhedged investments, as exemplified by the 36% return of the unhedged iShares Core S&P 500 ETF versus 23.4% for its hedged counterpart in 2022. This is due to several factors including weak economi...
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48% Bias Score
Weakened Loonie Drives Canadians to Cheaper Travel Destinations
Due to the weakened Canadian dollar, Canadian traveller Ken Mudry switched his vacation from Kauai to Puerto Morelos, Mexico, where his money stretches further, highlighting a growing trend of Canadians seeking more affordable destinations like Japan, Southeast Asia, and Portugal.
Weakened Loonie Drives Canadians to Cheaper Travel Destinations
Due to the weakened Canadian dollar, Canadian traveller Ken Mudry switched his vacation from Kauai to Puerto Morelos, Mexico, where his money stretches further, highlighting a growing trend of Canadians seeking more affordable destinations like Japan, Southeast Asia, and Portugal.
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40% Bias Score
Canadian Housing Market Shifts to Seller's Market
Canada's housing market is transitioning from a buyer's to a seller's market, with the sales-to-new listings ratio reaching 59.2 in November; however, Toronto's condo market remains an exception due to oversupply.
Canadian Housing Market Shifts to Seller's Market
Canada's housing market is transitioning from a buyer's to a seller's market, with the sales-to-new listings ratio reaching 59.2 in November; however, Toronto's condo market remains an exception due to oversupply.
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40% Bias Score