Small business confidence hits record low amid US. tariffs: CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence dropped to an all-time low in March as the trade war with the U.S. ramped up.

U.S. Federal Reserve holds interest rate, sees slower economic growth ahead

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice…

Have non-sufficient funds? Banks will soon only be able to charge $10

Ottawa is limiting the fees that banks can charge customers who don’t have enough in their accounts to cover a…

Have capital gains to report? CRA says don’t file tax returns just yet

The Canada Revenue Agency says it’s working to update its systems to reflect the current inclusion rate on capital gains…

Trump officials defend tariffs as market turmoil hits savings, retirements

The U.S. stock market was sinking further Tuesday after Trump said he would double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum,…

U.S. stock sell-offs get worse amid Trump’s economic policy impact

It was the worst day yet in a scary stretch where the S&P 500 has swung more than 1%, up or down, seven…

Hudson’s Bay seeks creditor protection, plans restructuring amid pressures

The company says it has been facing significant pressures, including subdued consumer spending, U.S. trade tensions and post-pandemic drops in…

White House hosts crypto leaders as Trump moves to deregulate industry

A major focus of Friday’s cryptocurrency summit was Trump’s goal of building a U.S. strategic reserve containing bitcoin and a stockpile of…

Did you know you can claim all of these medical expenses on your taxes?

Tax season is here, and while you’re filling out your return for the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA), keep in mind…

Trump says U.S. will target new tariffs on Canadian dairy, lumber in days

The new tariffs could start as soon as Friday or early next week, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office,…