Global Markets: U.S./Iran tensions mount

Glacier FarmMedia — The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. United States President Donald Trump has given Iran an ultimatum, claiming “bad things will happen” if a deal on Iran’s nuclear program is not reached in the next 10 to 15 days. A second U.S. Navy aircraft carrier […] Read more




Global Markets: U.S. inflation slows in January

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Price inflation in the United States fell to an eight-month low in January at an annualized rate of 2.4 per cent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday. That’s also down from […] Read more



Global Markets: Carney, Trump discuss Gordie Howe bridge

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. During a Tuesday phone call, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told President Trump that the Gordie Howe International Bridge is a “great example of co-operation” between their countries. Trump threatened to refuse to […] Read more



Global Markets: Dow flirts with 50,000 mark

By Glen Hallick Glacier FarmMedia | MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. The Dow Jones Industrial Average pushed above 50,000 points in early trading on Monday, before easing below that level. On Friday, the Dow added a whopping 1,206.95 points to end the day at […] Read more


Global Markets: Canada’s unemployment rate, jobs down

Glacier FarmMedia – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.      – Statistics Canada reported on Friday that Canada’s unemployment rate ticked down 0.3 of a point at 6.5 per cent, the lowest since September 2024. Full-time employment increased slightly by 0.3 per cent, but part-time employment dipped […] Read more