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IMF's view: The global fight against high inflation is 'almost won'

IMF's view: The global fight against high inflation is 'almost won'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The global war against inflation has largely been won — and at surprisingly little cost to economic growth, the International Monetary Fund declared Tuesday.
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Tourmaline, Clean Energy open two new natural gas fuelling stations in Alberta

Tourmaline, Clean Energy open two new natural gas fuelling stations in Alberta

CALGARY — Two new compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling stations have opened in Alberta to help heavy-haul trucks get off diesel and reduce their environmental footprint.
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close after erasing earlier losses

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close after erasing earlier losses

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close after erasing most of their losses from earlier in the day. The S&P 500 slipped a bit less than 0.1% Tuesday, marking its first back-to-back loss in a month and a half.
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Feds’ order to end rail shutdown ‘unprecedented,’ labour tribunal says

Feds’ order to end rail shutdown ‘unprecedented,’ labour tribunal says

MONTREAL — The federal government's directive to end the countrywide rail shutdown in August marked an "unprecedented" move, says Canada's labour tribunal, signalling a stauncher approach to disputes that rarely see direct intervention from cabinet.
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Ontario aiming to become energy superpower, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says

Ontario aiming to become energy superpower, Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says

TORONTO — Ontario's energy minister wants the province's electricity system to not just be able to meet an expected 75 per cent increase in demand, but to exceed it and be able to sell excess power to other jurisdictions, promising details in a forth
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U.S. vote has Canadian business leaders worried about protectionist policies: KPMG

U.S. vote has Canadian business leaders worried about protectionist policies: KPMG

TORONTO — A new report suggests many Canadian business leaders are worried about economic uncertainties related to the looming U.S. election.
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Five things to watch from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

Five things to watch from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada will release its interest rate decision and monetary policy report on Wednesday.
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S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, as attention turns to U.S. election

S&P/TSX composite down nearly 100 points, as attention turns to U.S. election

Canada's main stock index dipped after a week of gains as a slip in base metals and technology outweighed another good day for energy shares.
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Pokemon cards, music royalties, sports memorabilia: Do alternative investments work?

Pokemon cards, music royalties, sports memorabilia: Do alternative investments work?

When some rare first-edition Pokemon trading cards went on sale three years ago, Adam O'Brien was hit with a wave of nostalgia. For the now 32-year-old, it was an irresistible offer that had the potential for value in the long run.
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Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief Mike Jeffries arrested on federal sex trafficking charges

Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief Mike Jeffries arrested on federal sex trafficking charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries and two other men have been arrested on sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges, a spokesperson for federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
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