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Business & Economy · United StatesPort of Vancouver Cargo Volumes Hit Record High
Record cargo volumes passed through the Port of Vancouver in the first six months of 2026, driven by a significant increase in grain and oil exports. The port authority aims to double exports to non-U.S. markets within a decade.
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Politics · United StatesGovernment to introduce bill aimed at economic resilience
The Canadian government plans to introduce a bill to strengthen the economy. While the government states the aim is to reduce intervention in collective bargaining, critics and labour leaders express concern that it may weaken workers' rights and bargaining power.
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Politics · United StatesMPs return to Parliament with economy and trade on agenda
Members of Parliament are returning from their summer break to focus on the economy and trade partnerships. Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated his Liberal government will introduce significant legislation, following a summer where a trade war with the United States escalated.
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Business & EconomyBank of Canada governor to speak amid economic uncertainty
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is scheduled to speak in Halifax on Monday. The central bank recently maintained its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent, citing increased inflation risks and economic growth uncertainties due to new tariffs.
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Politics · United StatesTrump approval rating hits low as voters blame him for economy, poll finds
President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a second-term low of 41%, according to a new NBC News poll. A majority of voters surveyed believe his policies have negatively impacted the economy, with the Iran war cited as a factor in rising costs.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTexas leads US in annual job growth
Texas added more nonfarm jobs than any other state in the 12 months ending August 2026, according to labor data. The state's job growth rate of 1.1% exceeded the national average.
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Business & EconomyUS Stocks Rally as Oil Prices Fall and Bond Yields Ease
The U.S. stock market experienced a significant rally, marking its best day in six weeks. This surge was driven by falling oil prices and easing pressure from the bond market, occurring shortly after the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-percentage-point interest rate increase.
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Business & Economy · United StatesDow futures advance 619 points after Fed rate hike
U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average seeing a significant gain. This rebound followed the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate increase, which had previously led to market declines. Treasury yields and oil prices also decreased.
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Business & Economy · United StatesFederal Reserve Hikes Interest Rate for First Time in Three Years
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
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Business & EconomyGas prices expected to surge Wednesday and Thursday
Gasoline and diesel prices are expected to increase significantly on Wednesday and Thursday, with analysts pointing to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran as primary drivers. The U.S. average diesel price has reached $6.301 per gallon, and gasoline is at $4.355 per gallon.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS and Canada impose reciprocal tariffs impacting small businesses
A trade war between the United States and Canada has led to reciprocal tariffs on approximately $20 billion of goods. Small business owners report increased costs and reduced sales, exacerbated by rising energy prices linked to the Iran war.
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Business & EconomyLibya oil production halted after valve closure
Members of Libya's Petroleum Facilities Guards unlawfully closed a valve on the main Hamada-Zawiya crude oil pipeline, leading the National Oil Corporation to halt production at three fields. The NOC has warned it may declare force majeure if the situation persists.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Stocks Close Lower Amidst Rising Oil and Treasury Yields
US stock markets closed lower on September 15, 2026, influenced by climbing oil prices and Treasury yields. Concerns about artificial intelligence spending and corporate demand also added to investor apprehension, leading to a broad market downturn.
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Business & EconomyGerman ZEW economic sentiment rises to 34.7 in September
Germany's ZEW economic sentiment index rose to 34.7 in September, marking a fifth consecutive monthly increase. However, the figure was below analyst expectations, with risks from high energy costs and geopolitical uncertainty cited as concerns.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, removes others
The United States has imposed 50% tariffs on a select group of Canadian products, including motorboats and steel, while simultaneously removing tariffs on others like cement and toilet paper. The measures are part of an escalating trade war between the two nations.
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Politics · United StatesHouse Votes to End Penny Production
The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Common Cents Act, a bill that would end the minting of new pennies. The Treasury estimates this change could save $56 million annually. The U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies in November 2025.
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PoliticsBC deficit forecast climbs to $13.8 billion
British Columbia's deficit forecast has risen by $450 million to $13.8 billion. The province's first quarterly report attributed the increase primarily to a calculation error regarding natural gas royalties and higher wildfire-related expenses.
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PoliticsTrump blames Biden for price rises, data shows mixed picture
Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that Joe Biden's administration caused price increases across America, not his own. Official data indicates a 3.4 percent rise in consumer prices year-on-year in August, with food up 2.2 percent and gasoline prices surging.
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Business & Economy · United StatesMichigan Gas Prices Rise 32 Cents in a Week
Gasoline prices in Michigan increased by 32 cents per gallon over the past week, marking the largest rise of any U.S. state during that period. This significant jump has been noted as one of the largest weekly increases in months.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump says US should have lowest interest rates globally
President Donald Trump stated the United States should have the lowest interest rates in the world. He made the remarks ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting, arguing the nation's strong credit allows it to influence global economics.
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