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Canadian economy lost 1,800 jobs in October
OTTAWA—The number of people working in Canada edged lower in October as the manufacturing and construction sectors lost jobs,…
Magna International cuts 2019 outlook after GM strike in US cuts volume
AURORA, Ont.—Magna International Inc. has cut its outlook for the year on lost volume from the nearly six-week strike by GM…
Eurozone forecast for long period of weak economic growth
LONDON—The European Union's executive branch has cut its growth forecasts for the 19-country eurozone for this year and next and…
Amazon to open new robotics hub outside Boston in 2021
WESTBOROUGH, Mass.—Amazon says it plans to open a $40 million robotics innovation hub west of Boston.
The technology giant said…
US productivity falls for first time in nearly four years
WASHINGTON—American workers were less efficient in the July-September quarter, pushing down productivity for the first time since…
US manufacturing contracts for third straight month
WASHINGTON—US manufacturing output dropped for the third straight month in October as trade tensions and a slowing global economy…
Fiat Chrysler PSA deal likely to bring fewer brands, models
MILAN—Automobile shoppers across the globe are likely to see fewer vehicles and brands if the merger of Fiat Chrysler and France's…
US jobs data to show whether hiring is still fueling growth
WASHINGTON—The government's October jobs report being released Friday will help show whether hiring remains a key source of…
Tread tips
From the October 2019 print edition
Tire management on the scale required for fleets demands careful planning, proper upkeep…
Alberta tables climate plan for industry
EDMONTON—Alberta has introduced a new climate plan for the province's big greenhouse gas emitters that it says will achieve…
Ford Canada to cut 450 jobs at Oakville plant
OAKVILLE, Ont.—Ford Motor Co. will eliminate 450 jobs at its largest Canadian manufacturing operation in Oakville by early next…
Hexo cutting 200 jobs as it looks to profitability
Cannabis company Hexo Corp. is reducing its workforce by 200 jobs to adjust for expected future revenues and "ensure the long-term…