Category: Canada

Jan 28

Oil Holds Decline as Market Fixates on Trump’s Tariff Threats

Article content (Bloomberg) — Oil steadied — after sinking by nearly 2% on Monday — as US President Donald Trump threatened to introduce a wide-ranging set of tariffs on imports, including potentially on some key industrial commodities. Article content Brent crude traded near $77 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was above $73. Trump said […]
Jan 25

US Economy on Solid Footing Set to Back Fed’s Interest-Rate Hold

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business The US economy remained at a comfortable cruising speed in the final stretch of 2024, powered by healthy consumer spending and creating even more separation from its global counterparts. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Vince Golle and Craig Stirling Published Jan 25, 2025  •  6 minute read 7}jn1memu8xl74[ub{3t8kjj_media_dl_1.png Bloomberg […]
Jan 23

Alcoa Sees Higher Aluminum Shipments in 2025 Despite Looming Tariff Threats

Article content (Bloomberg) — Alcoa Corp., the largest US aluminum producer, warned that a threatened 25% tariff on imports of the metal from Canada would have a “quieting effect” on American consumption, despite otherwise strong demand expected in everything from packaging to electrical needs. Article content The Pittsburgh-based producer said it expects 2025 to have […]
Jan 23

Bond Traders Trim Two-Year Futures Bets as Tariff Talk Picks Up

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Bond traders are unwinding bets on two-year Treasury futures as lingering questions around President Donald Trump’s tariff plans cloud the outlook for inflation. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Edward Bolingbroke Published Jan 22, 2025  •  3 minute read v7vqk}98qqaxobxp4dh1pwh(_media_dl_1.png Bloomberg, CME Article content (Bloomberg) — Bond traders are unwinding […]