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The Iran war is having a tremendous impact on world finances. Everything from oil and gas prices to the stock market and the Canadian dollar is being hit hard. Financial analyst, Robert Levy explains.

Toronto-based photonic quantum computing company Xanadu has broken the tech dry spell on Canada’s benchmark stock exchange. The pioneering company went public on both the TSX in Toronto and the tech-heavy Nasdaq in New York last week. Anne Gaviola has more on how Xanadu is bucking the odds during a turbulent time on the stock...

Global stock markets sank while energy prices soared again after Iran attacked several Gulf facilities, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to “massively blow up the entirety” of the world’s largest gas field if Iran attacks Qatar again. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for March 19, 2026.

U.S. President Donald Trump referenced Iceland several times during his speech in Davos on Wednesday, appearing to confuse the country with Greenland when talking about the NATO alliance and stock market dip at the World Economic Forum.

The Iran war is already impacting prices at the pumps and economists say overall inflation will be next, including changes to the mortgage market. Business Reporter Anne Gaviola has more on what kind of sticker shock households need to prepare for.

After announcing its two grocery stores and restaurants were closing amid untenable business economics, L’Oca Quality Market began selling off remaining stock at 50 per cent off — bringing hundreds of people to the stores in Edmonton and Sherwood Park. As Katherine Ludwig explains, many shoppers are sad to see it close but aren’t surprised...

The founder of one major Canadian retailer is speaking out and calling for more protections to help Canada’s retail sector. Plus, Canada’s stock market is poised for a strong finish to 2025. Financial analyst, Robert Levy explains.

The City of Calgary is mailing out more than 600,000 property assessments to residents. After years of sticker shock due to a hot housing market, city officials say property values are stabilizing, which is expected to have a direct impact on Calgarians’ property taxes. Adam MacVicar reports.

The recent artificial intelligence boom has attracted a ton of money and interest as some see the investment opportunity of a lifetime, while others worry about a dot-com style market crash. Anne Gaviola has more on why some big names, who have been prescient in calling previous market corrections, are warning about the so-called “A.I....

A.I. giant Nvidia posted strong revenue and profit that exceeded expectations on Wednesday. These numbers prompted a sigh of relief across the stock market, signaling demand for A.I. chips remains strong even as questions continue to emerge about a potential artificial intelligence bubble. Anne Gaviola has this story and more for Business Matters on Nov....

AI chip-maker Nvidia just became the first company to be worth US$5 trillion, boosting it to a jaw-dropping new record in terms of its value on the stock market. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Oct. 29, 2025.

Government and markets around the world are taking stock today, after the passing of U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline to impose new tariffs on trade. Dozens of countries are affected, but at 35 per cent, the levy on some Canadian goods are among the highest. Mackenzie Gray reports from Ottawa on the muted response from...

Government and markets around the world are taking stock today, after the passing of U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline to impose new tariffs on trade. Dozens of countries are affected, but at 35 per cent, the levy on some Canadian goods are among the highest. But so far, the response from the federal government has...

Optimism is building in some parts of Canada for a rebound in the real estate market, but condominium dwellers wanting to move to a larger space face tough choices amid a condo glut. Cities like Toronto and Vancouver have seen condo sales drop off, if not stagnate, in recent years following a rush of new...

It’s the 112th annual general meeting for the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association and this year’s convention in Moose Jaw had a strong focus on the market outlook. Sarah Jones has more on the rising prices and how mother nature is impacting the cattle industry.

Stocks are surging on Wall street, echoing a rally overseas, after China and the United States announced a 90-day truce, described as a “breakthrough” in their trade war. Both countries agreed to take down most of their tariffs, which economists warned could start a global recession and create shortages on U.S. store shelves. Anne Gaviola...

A popular summer tradition in Toronto’s Kensington Market is on pause. The first pedestrian Sunday of the season was cancelled. The KMBIA says ongoing safety and logistical issues forced the decision. As Lexy Benedict reports, the news has shocked some local business owners.

As tariff chaos continues to rock the stock market, seniors in Alberta are keeping a close eye on their investments and impacts the economic turmoil could have on their retirement plans. Meghan Cobb has more.

The stock market ended the week on a positive note Friday, closing out a chaotic and historic week. It saw turbulent trading, as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s changing policies around trade and tariffs. Global’s Nivrita Ganguly breaks it all down.

Trying to follow the stock market these days is dizzying, with U.S. President Donald’s Trump’s “on-again, off again” tariffs making for a bumpy ride. It’s stressful for investors — and even more so for those already, or soon to be, counting on retirement income. Heidi Petracek reports.