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CIBC maintains cautious optimism amid USMCA volatility

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:30:40 -0500

Investing.com -- CIBC economist Avery Shenfeld argues that Canadian exports are likely to retain their current duty-free status despite escalating trade rhetoric from Washington, according to a recent note. This assessment serves as the foundation for the bank’s latest economic outlook, which anticipates the bulk of US-bound goods will avoid new sectoral tariffs.

Shenfeld suggests that much of the current tension mirrors the high-stakes negotiations seen during the initial drafting of the USMCA. "We’re setting aside that White House rhetoric, because we’ve seen that movie before," Shenfeld noted regarding the President’s public complaints about Canadian trade practices.

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CIBC maintains cautious optimism amid USMCA volatility

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:30:40 -0500

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Canadian job market faces divergent trends as participation slumps

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:25:53 -0500

Investing.com -- The Canadian labor market delivered a complex set of data in January, characterized by a contraction in headcount alongside a surprising drop in the unemployment rate. While Statistics Canada reported a loss of 24,800 positions, missing economist expectations for a modest gain, the jobless rate fell to 6.5% as the labor force participation rate retreated significantly.

The decline in overall employment was primarily fueled by a sharp reduction in part-time roles, which shed 70,000 positions during the month. However, a resilient gain of 45,000 full-time jobs provided a critical buffer, suggesting a migration toward more stable work arrangements

Canadian retail sales surged in November, reversed course in December

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:26:02 -0500

Investing.com -- Canada’s retail sector experienced a sudden burst of activity in November, as consumers returned to stores following a sluggish autumn. Total receipts climbed 1.3% to $70.4 billion, according to data released Friday by Statistics Canada, a performance that was driven by a broad recovery across nearly all retail categories.

The gains were particularly concentrated in core retail sectors, which saw a 1.6% increase when excluding the volatile automotive and fuel segments. A primary engine of this growth was the food and beverage subsector, which jumped 3.0% as liquor

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Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:23:03 -0500

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Canada’s job market stalls in December as unemployment jumps to 6.8%

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:46:50 -0500

Investing.com -- The Canadian labor market capped off a volatile year on a tepid note, as a surge of job seekers pushed the unemployment rate higher despite a modest gain in full-time positions.

According to data released Friday by Statistics Canada, the economy added a negligible 8,200 jobs in December, a 0.0% change that signals a cooling period following a robust autumn rebound. The unemployment rate climbed 0.3 percentage points to 6.8%, largely driven by an influx of people entering the hunt for work rather than a wave of mass layoffs.

The December figures provide a bookend to a year

Canada’s job market stalls in December as unemployment jumps to 6.8%

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:46:50 -0500

Investing.com -- The Canadian labor market capped off a volatile year on a tepid note, as a surge of job seekers pushed the unemployment rate higher despite a modest gain in full-time positions.

The December figures provide a bookend to a year

Can Russell 2000 outperform S&P 500 in 2026? Goldman Sachs weighs in

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:36:56 -0500

Investing.com -- The Russell 2000 could see strong gains in early 2026, but it may not meaningfully outperform the S&P 500 over the full year, Goldman Sachs analyst Ben Snider said in a note Monday.

The small-cap index has returned 14% year-to-date, lagging the S&P 500 by three percentage points but outperforming the equal-weight S&P 500 and S&P small- and mid-cap indices.

“Our baseline macro outlook is supportive for small-cap upside in early 2026,” Snider wrote, citing forecasts for accelerating U.S. economic growth, below-consensus inflation, and continued Federal Reserve easing.

The bank added that futures positions and short interest

Canada retail sales dip 0.2% in October, November estimate shows growth

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:45:14 -0500

Investing.com -- Canadian retail sales fell 0.2% to $69.4 billion in October, according to data released by Statistics Canada. The decline was led by decreases at food and beverage retailers.

Looking ahead, Statistics Canada provided an advance estimate suggesting retail sales increased 1.2% in November, though the agency said this figure may be revised as more data becomes available.

Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors as well as motor vehicle and parts dealers, dropped 0.5% in October, marking their second consecutive monthly decline.

Food and beverage retailers saw a 2.0% decrease, with beer, wine and liquor retailers experiencing a

Canada retail sales dip 0.2% in October, November estimate shows growth

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:45:14 -0500

Investing.com -- Canadian retail sales fell 0.2% to $69.4 billion in October, according to data released by Statistics Canada. The decline was led by decreases at food and beverage retailers.

Looking ahead, Statistics Canada provided an advance estimate suggesting retail sales increased 1.2% in November, though the agency said this figure may be revised as more data becomes available.

Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors as well as motor vehicle and parts dealers, dropped 0.5% in October, marking their second consecutive monthly decline.

Food and beverage retailers saw a 2.0% decrease, with beer, wine and liquor retailers experiencing a

Canada’s population falls 0.2% in Q3 2025, first decline outside Covid era

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:00:51 -0500

Investing.com -- Canada’s population decreased by 0.2% in the third quarter of 2025, marking the first quarterly decline outside the Covid-19 era, according to Statistics Canada data released Wednesday.

The population fell by 76,068 people to stand at 41,575,585 on October 1, 2025, a dramatic shift from the explosive post-pandemic immigration growth that saw a record 1.0% increase in the third quarter of 2023.

The decrease was primarily driven by a significant reduction in non-permanent residents (-176,479), the largest drop since comparable records began in 1971. This decline reflects Prime Minister Mark Carney’s continuation of policies to reduce the number of foreign

Canada’s population falls 0.2% in Q3 2025, first decline outside Covid era

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:00:51 -0500

Canada’s November inflation holds steady at 2.2% as food prices rise

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:01:56 -0500

Investing.com -- Canada’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.2% in November, matching October’s figure, as higher food prices offset slower growth in services.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% month-over-month in November, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the CPI increased 0.2%.

CIBC economist Andrew Grantham noted that core inflation measures showed some deceleration but remained "too high to allow further interest rate cuts," while not strong enough to justify market expectations for rate hikes before the end of 2026.

Prices for services increased at a slower pace of 2.8% year-over-year in November, down

Canada’s November inflation holds steady at 2.2% as food prices rise

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:01:56 -0500

Investing.com -- Canada’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.2% in November, matching October’s figure, as higher food prices offset slower growth in services.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% month-over-month in November, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the CPI increased 0.2%.

Prices for services increased at a slower pace of 2.8% year-over-year in November, down

Canada posts first trade surplus since January as exports rise

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:51:23 -0500

Investing.com -- Canada recorded a merchandise trade surplus in September, the first time since January, as exports rebounded sharply while imports declined.

The trade in goods balance shifted from a deficit of $6.4 billion in August to a surplus of $0.2 billion in September, according to Statistics Canada data. Total exports of goods increased 6.3% to $64.2 billion, while total imports of goods decreased 4.1% to $64.1 billion.

When combined with services, Canada’s overall trade balance amounted to a surplus of $0.3 billion in September.

The monthly international trade in services surplus remained essentially unchanged from the previous month at $0.2 billion. Imports

Canada posts first trade surplus since January as exports rise

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:51:23 -0500

Investing.com -- Canada recorded a merchandise trade surplus in September, the first time since January, as exports rebounded sharply while imports declined.

When combined with services, Canada’s overall trade balance amounted to a surplus of $0.3 billion in September.

The monthly international trade in services surplus remained essentially unchanged from the previous month at $0.2 billion. Imports

Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.25% amid ’structural adjustment’

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:12 -0500

Investing.com -- The Bank of Canada maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.

In its announcement, the central bank noted that major economies worldwide continue to show resilience despite U.S. trade protectionism, though uncertainty remains high. The Canadian economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 2.6% in the third quarter, primarily due to volatility in trade, while final domestic demand remained flat.

"If inflation and economic activity evolve broadly in line with the October projection, Governing Council sees the current policy rate at about the right level to

Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.25% amid ’structural adjustment’

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:12 -0500

Investing.com -- The Bank of Canada maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.

"If inflation and economic activity evolve broadly in line with the October projection, Governing Council sees the current policy rate at about the right level to

Canada’s job market shows signs of improvement in November

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:01:57 -0500

Investing.com -- Canada’s employment increased by 54,000 jobs in November, marking another monthly gain as the labor market showed signs of improvement after a sluggish start to the year.

The unemployment rate fell 0.4 percentage points to 6.5% in November, following a 0.2 percentage point decline in October, according to the latest labor force survey. This represents a significant improvement from September’s rate of 7.1%, which had been the highest level since May 2016, excluding the pandemic period.

November’s job gains were primarily driven by part-time work, which rose by 63,000 positions (+1.6%). Over the past three months, part-time employment has grown

Canada’s job market shows signs of improvement in November

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:01:57 -0500

Investing.com -- Canada’s employment increased by 54,000 jobs in November, marking another monthly gain as the labor market showed signs of improvement after a sluggish start to the year.

November’s job gains were primarily driven by part-time work, which rose by 63,000 positions (+1.6%). Over the past three months, part-time employment has grown

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Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:40:14 -0500

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Canadian retail sales slip in September amid auto sector weakness

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:17:01 -0500

Investing.com -- Canada’s retail sector posted a modest retreat in September, according to data released Friday by Statistics Canada, signaling a broader cooling in consumer activity heading into the final quarter of 2025. Retail sales declined 0.7% to $69.8 billion for the month, with volume sales down 0.8%, underscoring softness in real purchasing power as inflation-adjusted figures also turned negative.

Motor vehicle and parts dealers were the main drag, falling 2.9%, their first decline after two monthly gains, as new vehicle sales tumbled 3.6%. In contrast, gasoline stations and fuel vendors recorded a 1.9% sales uptick, though volumes still fell 1.0%,

Canadian retail sales slip in September amid auto sector weakness

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:17:01 -0500