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Ukraine says it’s ready to sign a key rare minerals deal sought by the US

Ukraine says it’s ready to sign a key rare minerals deal sought by the US

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is ready to sign an agreement that would give the U.S.
S&P/TSX composite index, U.S. markets down on weakening economic data

S&P/TSX composite index, U.S. markets down on weakening economic data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down in late-morning trading along with U.S. markets as data from the first quarter showed weakening economic conditions. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 202.74 points at 24,670.92.
US inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact

US inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact

WASHINGTON (AP) — A closely watched inflation gauge cooled last month in a sign that prices were steadily easing before most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs were implemented .
As deadlines near for Hudson's Bay and its leases, there are glimmers of hope

As deadlines near for Hudson's Bay and its leases, there are glimmers of hope

TORONTO — The clock is ticking down on two deadlines that may determine the fate of Hudson's Bay. Anyone interested in buying Canada's oldest company or assets like the rights to its iconic Stripes brand has until Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Wall Street sinks following signals that the US economy is sputtering

Wall Street sinks following signals that the US economy is sputtering

NEW YORK (AP) — A discouraging report suggesting the U.S. economy may have shrunk at the start of the year, before most of President Donald Trump’s announced tariffs could take effect, is knocking U.S. stocks lower on Wednesday.
U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses

U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses

The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump's trade wars disrupted business.
Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall

Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall

WASHINGTON (AP) — American businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next.
Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall

Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall

WASHINGTON (AP) — American businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next.
Telus tops watchdog's telecom complaints ranking as overall gripes up 12%: report

Telus tops watchdog's telecom complaints ranking as overall gripes up 12%: report

A new report says Telus Corp. is the most complained-about telecommunications service provider in Canada so far this year, as overall grievances by customers continue to rise in the sector.
Capital Power reports profit, revenues lower in first quarter of 2025

Capital Power reports profit, revenues lower in first quarter of 2025

EDMONTON — Capital Power Corp. says its profit fell during the first quarter of 2025 as revenues and other income decreased.