Global Markets: Solar eclipse crosses North America

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, Aug. 21, CNS Canada) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The solar eclipse tracks its way across North America on Monday, and many eyes will be on the sky (with proper protection) throughout the trading day. – The UK



Global Markets: NAFTA talks underway in Washington

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, Aug. 16 (CNS Canada) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Canada, United States and Mexico begin talks in Washington today to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. – Japanese and American military planes carried out air exercises near

Global Markets: U.S. president Trump on hot seat

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, Aug. 15 (CNS Canada) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Several business leaders have left the American Manufacturing Council set up by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. Kenneth Frazier, chief executive officer of Merck & Co. pharmaceuticals, Kevin Plank,



Global Markets: U.S. pushes lower tariffs for online goods

By Commodity News Service Canada Aug. 9 (CNS Canada) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The United States is pushing a proposal in upcoming North American Free Trade negotiations that would see Canada and Mexico increase duty-free imports allowed from online purchases. Canada and Mexico



Global Markets: Canada’s trade deficit widens

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, August 4 (CNS Canada) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Canada’s trade deficit widened in the month of June, compared to the month previous. Exports declined due to fewer shipments of metals and energy. In June, exports declined by


Global Markets: Canada mulls Venezuela sanctions

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, Aug. 3 (CNS Canada) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The Liberal government says it cannot apply punitive sanctions on Venezuela President Nicolas Madura’s administration for human rights abuses because it lacks the legal authority. The United States froze