The risk of a US government shutdown has eased but investors stayed on watch for the next move in an escalating trade war.

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TORONTO — Former central banker Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister on Friday. Carney, 59, replaces ...

The price of gold, considered a haven during turmoil, surpassed $3,000 per ounce for the first time as investors send U.S.

President Trump's week has been dotted with recession fears, tariff back-and-forths and a key foreign policy announcement.

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200 percent tariff on European wine, Champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey. The ...

Health associations are voicing increased worries the ongoing trade war with the U.S. may impact Ontario health care.

President wants to invoke wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to carry out mass deportations - President’s chaotic trade war ...

Wall Street was poised to open with healthy gains on Friday, but nowhere near enough to make up for the losses that have ...

Until the Americans "show us respect" Carney said his government would keep tariffs on US imports. "I know these are dark ...

Gold prices reached $3,000 an ounce for the first time in history Friday, boosted by demand for safe-haven assets as investors fret about President Donald Trump’s tariffs and geopolitics.