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Growing number of forecasts predict oil will reach US$100 this fall

Growing number of forecasts predict oil will reach US$100 this fall

CALGARY — A growing number of forecasts are calling for the return of US$100 oil before the end of the year — a prospect that could put even more pressure on consumers and make it harder for central bankers to rein in inflation.
Travellers rattled by Canada-India row, but trip plans remain unchanged

Travellers rattled by Canada-India row, but trip plans remain unchanged

MONTREAL — Travellers and the transportation sector at large have been rattled by the sudden ramp-up in tensions between Canada and India, but see no reason to rethink their overseas plans for now.
Air Canada system briefly breached, customer info and flight ops unaffected

Air Canada system briefly breached, customer info and flight ops unaffected

MONTREAL — Canada's biggest airline says an unauthorized group briefly breached an internal system linked to the personal information and records of some employees.
U.S. stocks slump Wednesday afternoon following rate decision, TSX little changed

U.S. stocks slump Wednesday afternoon following rate decision, TSX little changed

TORONTO — Weakness in energy and mining stocks outweighed strength elsewhere on Canada's main stock index Wednesday, which lost just a handful of points, while U.S. markets fell near the end of the day after the U.S.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,214.69, down 4.20 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Healthcare. Down 20 cents, or 14.49 per cent, to $1.18 on 16.
Nuvei CEO and chair Philip Fayer acquires shares in company

Nuvei CEO and chair Philip Fayer acquires shares in company

MONTREAL — Nuvei Corp. says chief executive and chair Philip Fayer has acquired more shares in the company.
Stock market today: Wall Street slumps after Fed warns rates may stay higher through 2024

Stock market today: Wall Street slumps after Fed warns rates may stay higher through 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped after the Federal Reserve said it may not cut interest rates next year by as much as it earlier thought, regardless of how much Wall Street wants it. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% Wednesday.
Union's tentative deal with Ford likely to include 'significant' wage gains: expert

Union's tentative deal with Ford likely to include 'significant' wage gains: expert

TORONTO — The union representing workers at Ford Motor Co. facilities in Canada says its tentative deal with the company includes "transformative" gains, with one observer suggesting significant wage increases are likely.
BoC watching its words to avoid spurring rate cut speculation, summary reveals

BoC watching its words to avoid spurring rate cut speculation, summary reveals

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada was watching its words at its last interest rate announcement, in fear of spurring speculation that rate cuts are coming any time soon.
A small venture capital player becomes a symbol in the fight over corporate diversity policies

A small venture capital player becomes a symbol in the fight over corporate diversity policies

NEW YORK (AP) — A venture capital firm that has backed buzzy new companies like restaurant chain Slutty Vegan and beauty brand Live Tinted has become symbolic of the fight over corporate diversity policies since becoming a target of a lawsuit over a
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