Economy

News Canada Strikes Back at Trump, Targets Key US States Canada is striking back at Trump's trade war with a direct countermeasure: tariffs of 15 percent to 50 percent on more … Aug 27, 2026

News Canadian Trade by Country: US Tariffs Spare Canadian Oil Imports Crude oil (tracked broadly by USO) has become the exception that proves the rule in the latest round of trade hostiliti… Aug 25, 2026

News Oil Rises Above $89 as Hormuz Deal Hopes Fade Oil rises above water as Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz push Brent near $90 and WTI up 1.8%, ahead of key US i… Aug 15, 2026

News July Inflation Rate Expected to Ease Despite Energy Shocks The expected July inflation rate is 3.4% annually, per economists, as oil volatility and a softening job market shape t… Aug 12, 2026

News Small Business Sentiment Rises to 11 Month High in July A meaningful resolution will be a major plus for the economy and small business owners." So while hiring plans are heat… Aug 11, 2026

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News Federal Reserve Inflation Forecast Sets Up September Rate Cut Clash Federal reserve just cut interest rates chatter has shifted to hike speculation as FOMC splits ahead of September, with… Aug 9, 2026

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News Major Central Banks Take Cautious Approach To Interest Rate Hikes Major central banks are the monetary authorities of the world's largest developed economies, including the Federal Rese… Aug 8, 2026

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News Fed Rate Hike Odds Jump To 82% As Oil Tops $100 Fed rate hike odds for the central bank's September meeting have jumped to roughly 82%, according to fed funds futures … Aug 8, 2026

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AC Original Is American Express Co an American Company? Yes—Here's the Proof American Express is headquartered in New York, publicly traded on the NYSE, and has operated as a homegrown American fi… Aug 7, 2026