Marcus Wong, Economy & Markets Analyst (Toronto)

Analyzing the TSX, real estate, and the Canadian financial landscape.
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US Jobless Claims Rise Amid Winter Storms, Job Openings Hit Five-Year Low

The latest data from the US Labour Department reveals a notable uptick…

Bitcoin Plummets to 15-Month Low Amid Market Turmoil

Bitcoin has continued its downward trajectory, plunging another 11 per cent on…

Canada Must Navigate Economic Transformations, Warns Bank of Canada Governor

In a significant address on Thursday, Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank…

U.S. Refuses Blanket Tariff Elimination for Canada Amid Trade Tensions

In a recent testimony before the U.S. Senate banking committee, U.S. Treasury…

Rising Mortgage Payments Signal Financial Strain for Homeowners in Canada

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has highlighted a growing trend…

CAAT Pension Plan Chair Dismissed Amid Governance Investigations

The chair of the CAAT Pension Plan board has been ousted by…

Rio Tinto Abandons Bid for Glencore in Latest Failed Merger Attempt

In a significant development within the mining sector, Rio Tinto has officially…

Tech Sector Faces Turbulence Amid AI Fears and Market Rotations

Shares in the US software and data services sector showed mixed results…

Rio Tinto and Glencore Call Off Merger Talks, Leaving Mining Sector Eager for Consolidation

Rio Tinto has officially terminated discussions with Glencore regarding a potential merger…

Barrick Mining to Spin Off North American Assets Amid Leadership Changes

In a significant move aimed at reshaping its corporate structure, Barrick Mining…

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