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Global Markets: COVID-19 cases surge in U.S.

WINNIPEG, July 26 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The COVID-19 Delta variant and a standstill in the vaccination rate are both responsible for the increasing number of cases in the United States over the past week. In 48 states, the number of COVID-19 […] Read more

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Global Markets: Canadian retail sales bounce back in June

By GFM Network News 3 days ago

WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Retail sales in Canada rebounded in June, according to a report from Statistics Canada released on Friday. Receipts dropped 2.1 per cent in May due to COVID-19 shutdowns, but sales rose by an estimated 4.4 per cent as […] Read more

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Global Markets: U.S. weekly jobless claims increase

By GFM Network News 4 days ago

WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Despite the prospects of a recovering economy after the COVID-19 pandemic, weekly jobless claims in the United States unexpectedly rose for the week ended July 17. Claims for benefits increased by 51,000 to 419,000 in total, exceeding the […] Read more

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Global Markets: CBSA agents consider strike action

By GFM Network News 5 days ago

WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Canada Border Services Agency officers will vote this week whether or not to take strike action, potentially creating a major setback towards the federal government’s plans to re-open the Canada/United States border. More than 8,500 officers, who have […] Read more

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Global Markets: Canada to allow international travelers

By GFM Network News July 20, 2021

WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The Canadian government announced on Monday it was easing some of its border restrictions, allowing fully vaccinated American travelers into the country starting Aug. 9. Fully vaccinated travelers from elsewhere can enter Canada starting on Sept. 7. Travelers […] Read more

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Global Markets: Stocks tumble in North America, Europe

By GFM Network News July 19, 2021

WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Stocks in Europe and in North America are expected to experience a selloff on Monday as investors become more wary of a quick financial recovery due to the COVID-19 Delta variant. Contracts on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq […] Read more

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Global Markets: Americans can visit Canada by mid-August: Trudeau

By GFM Network News July 16, 2021

WINNIPEG, July 16 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – In a call to premiers yesterday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suggested that if vaccinations continue at their current pace, fully vaccinated Americans and permanent residents would be allowed into Canada by mid-August. He added […] Read more

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Global Markets: COVID-19 cases, deaths increasing: WHO

By GFM Network News July 15, 2021

WINNIPEG, July 15 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Wednesday that during the last week, the number of COVID-19-related deaths had increased for the first time in nine weeks, a three per cent increase to 55,000 deaths. […] Read more

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Global Markets: Bank of Canada to make rate announcement

By GFM Network News July 14, 2021

WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The Bank of Canada (BoC) will update its economic outlook later today, including whether or not the central bank decides to taper off its bond-buying program. Analysts expect both of the BoC’s first-quarter and second-quarter projections from last […] Read more

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Global Markets: More than half of eligible Canadians fully vaccinated

By GFM Network News July 13, 2021

WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Half of all eligible Canadians – those aged 12 or over – are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to CTV News. This number represents 44 per cent of the Canadian population, with more than 26 million Canadians […] Read more

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Global markets

Global Markets: COVID-19 cases surge in U.S.

Global Markets: Canadian retail sales bounce back in June

Global Markets: U.S. weekly jobless claims increase

Global Markets: CBSA agents consider strike action

Global Markets: Canada to allow international travelers

Global Markets: Stocks tumble in North America, Europe

Global Markets: Americans can visit Canada by mid-August: Trudeau

Global Markets: COVID-19 cases, deaths increasing: WHO

Global Markets: Bank of Canada to make rate announcement

Global Markets: More than half of eligible Canadians fully vaccinated

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