Wall Street ends mixed after the U.S. Fed says it’s still waiting to see the effects of Trump’s tariffs
U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated it may cut interest rates twice this year, though it’s far from certain.
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S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stocks also lower on fears of conflict escalation
Canada’s main stock index closed down despite strength in the energy sector, while U.S. markets also moved lower over rising fears of conflict escalation.
Stocks slump and oil prices jump as Trump urges Iran’s unconditional surrender
U.S. stocks slumped on Tuesday under the weight of another jump for the price of oil. It was a return to form for financial markets after Wall Street’s on Monday.
U.S. Senate passes crypto regulations, sends to House without addressing Trump’s investments
The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would regulate a form of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins, the first of what the industry hopes will be a wave of bills to bolster its legitimacy and reassure consumers.
Coinbase seeking U.S. SEC approval to offer blockchain-based stocks
Coinbase is seeking a green light from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to offer “tokenized equities” to its customers.
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World oil demand to keep growing this decade despite 2027 China peak, IEA says
Global oil demand will keep growing until around the end of this decade despite peaking in top importer China in 2027, as cheaper gasoline and slower electric vehicle adoption in the United States support consumption, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday.
Mali takes control of Canadian-owned Barrick Gold mine over tax dispute
A judge in Mali on Monday ordered Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex to be placed under provisional administration for six months in an ongoing dispute between the Canadian mining company and the West African nation’s military government over unpaid taxes.
Wall Street recovers from Friday’s shock as U.S. stocks rise and oil prices ease
Calm returned to Wall Street on Monday, and U.S. stocks rose, while oil prices gave back some of their initial spurts following Israel’s attack on Iran.
S&P/TSX composite closes up, U.S. stock markets also higher
Canada’s main stock index was up more than 150 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the base metal and technology sectors.
Crypto platform Tron strikes deal with Nasdaq-listed company
Justin Sun’s crypto platform, Tron has reached a deal with Nasdaq-listed company SRM Entertainment to have Sun join the company as an adviser.
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Barrick stripped of gold mine operation for six months by Mali court
A Mali court ruled Monday that western gold mines held by Canadian giant Barrick would be managed for six months by an appointee, effectively stripping operation of one of the world’s largest gold complexes from the firm.