Global Markets: Trump, wife test positive for COVID-19

Uncertainty over U.S. election, governing

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Oct. 2 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – United States President Donald Trump tweeted on Friday that he and his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, were diagnosed with COVID-19. Trump is considered a high risk given he’s 74 years old and […] Read more



Global Markets: Canada’s GDP increases in July

August's increase projected to be smaller

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Sept. 30 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Statistics Canada reported on Wednesday that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by three per cent in July. The report stated there were gains in the hotel/restaurant, agriculture, utilities, finance and insurance […] Read more


Global Markets: Fighting rages between Armenia, Azerbaijan

France pursuing diplomatic end to border conflict

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Sept. 29 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Fighting continued for a third day in the border clash between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which has presently killed dozens of soldiers plus 11 civilians. The countries are fighting over the Nagorno-Karabakh region of […] Read more

Global Markets: Caucus conflict cause for concern

Could draw in Russia, Turkey

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Sept. 28 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – More than 20 people are dead in a border clash between Armenia and Azerbaijan. On Sunday the two former Soviet Union republics in the Caucus region started fighting over the disputed territory of […] Read more



Global Markets: Trudeau pledges support for Canadians

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Sept. 24 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Following the Speech from the Throne on Wednesday evening, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government had plans for job creation and economic supports along with maintaining the health and safety of Canadians. The […] Read more