Oil prices jump as attack on Saudi plant threatens supply
The loss of 5 per cent of world crude oil output from an attack on Saudi Arabia's largest oil processing plant pushed crude prices…
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Statistics Canada says household debt ratio edged lower in second quarter
OTTAWA—Household income grew slightly faster than debt in the second quarter as the amount Canadians owe relative to their income…
European Central Bank faces key stimulus decision
FRANKFURT—European Central Bank head Mario Draghi is likely preparing a new shot of stimulus to prop up economic growth and…
Federal election campaign begins today with leaders in Ontario, Quebec and B.C.
OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicks off his bid for re- election today, heading to Rideau Hall this morning to ask Gov.…
Focus in Georgia shifts to salvaging huge capsized ship
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga.—Now that four crew members trapped inside a cargo ship capsized off Georgia's coast have been pulled to safety,…
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts climbed 1.9 per cent in August
OTTAWA—Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the pace of new housing starts in August climbed 1.9 per cent compared with July.…
US consumer borrowing posts biggest gain since late 2017
WASHINGTON—Consumer borrowing surged in July at its fastest pace since late 2017, driven by a big jump credit card use.…
Hurricane Dorian projected to hit with force in parts of Atlantic Canada
HALIFAX—As the effects of Hurricane Dorian are being felt along the U.S. southeast coast, Canadian forecasters say the storm…
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Bank of Canada holds interest rate amid trade war
OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada says it's staying put on interest rates as it gauges the extent of the damage that deepening trade…