Business News · Oct 29, 2026
The Bank of Canada increased its overnight policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.5 percent on October 28, 2026, its first hike since 2023. The central bank cited stronger inflationary pressures driven by higher energy prices and warned further increases could be necessary, a move that will raise borrowing costs for Canadian firms and households and reshape investment and mortgage decisions ahead.
Business News · Oct 26, 2026
Markets pushed the Canadian dollar higher and bond yields up on October 26, 2026, as investors priced a near-certain policy rate increase when the Bank of Canada meets next week. The move tightens conditions for Canadian businesses and households already coping with elevated borrowing costs.
Business News · Oct 25, 2026
The federal government will table its Budget 2026 on Thursday, November 5, the Department of Finance announced. The move frames Ottawa’s next fiscal plan around unlocking business investment, nation building projects and economic security amid a fragile global backdrop.
Business News · Oct 23, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a strategic partnership and the launch of free trade talks, aiming to boost bilateral trade, energy cooperation and defence industrial ties as Canada looks to diversify away from its heavy reliance on the United States.
Business News · Oct 18, 2026
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Business News · Oct 17, 2026
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Business News · Oct 15, 2026
On October 15, federal ministers and regional representatives made a coordinated set of announcements aimed at boosting clean energy projects, apprenticeship training and small business investment across several provinces. The moves underline Ottawa’s strategy to steer private capital toward large renewable projects while offering near term supports to local firms and workers.
Business News · Oct 14, 2026
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Business News · Sep 18, 2026
Pakistan is preparing for a major PTI march towards Islamabad on September 27 demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, with security preparations, court proceedings and possible transport disruption putting businesses on alert.
Business News · Sep 17, 2026
UK regulators have opened a competition investigation into the proposed $25 billion combination of AkzoNobel and Axalta, putting one of the coatings industry's biggest consolidation deals under regulatory scrutiny.
