Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.
- Widening protests across Iran following the collapse of the country’s currency have left at least seven people dead. United States President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials exchanged threats over social media on Friday, with Trump claiming the U.S. was “locked and loaded and ready to go.”
- Canada’s new grocery code of conduct went into effect on Jan. 1, bringing more transparency to the industry while also applying penalties and fees for infractions. The code was established to promote fair dealings between grocers and suppliers, with public frustration over food inflation contributing to its adoption.
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- Fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemeni separatist group the Southern Transitional Council (STC) reportedly broke out Friday morning, with the STC accusing Saudi Arabia of bombing its forces located near the border between the countries. “The operation is not a declaration of war or an escalation, but rather a precautionary measure to protect security and prevent chaos,” said Governor Salem al-Khanbashi of the Yemeni province of Hadramount in a statement.
