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By MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Jan. 3 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   Russian drone strikes on Ukraine continued to start the New Year, although Ukraine claimed that all the latest wave of attacks were shot down. Meanwhile, reports that dozens of Russian troops staying in

Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Dec. 30 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   After a shutdown of more than three weeks, along with troublesome repairs, TC Energy reopened its Keystone pipeline on Friday. Earlier this month a leak was discovered in Kansas

Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Dec. 29 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   The day after China loosened its very strict COVID-19 lockdown measures, the markets took a negative reaction on Thursday. Fears are COVID-19 is far more widespread in the world’s

Compiled by Glen Hallick, MarketsFarm   WINNIPEG, Dec. 28 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   People in China on Tuesday took advantage of the relaxed COVID-19 restrictions, venturing en-masse to travel sites throughout the country. The easing of China’s lockdown measures came just when

WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Statistics Canada reported on Friday that Canada’s economy expanded by 0.1 per cent in the month of October, slightly higher than pre-report estimates that the real GDP would remain unchanged. The performing arts, spectator sports and heritage institutions

WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Statistics Canada (StatCan) reported on Wednesday that Canada’s annual inflation rate was 6.8 per cent in November, 0.1 of a percentage point higher than economist expectations and 0.1 of a point lower than in October. StatCan also reported

WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – The United States House Jan. 6 Committee announced on Monday it has completed its investigation into the attacks at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 and it has recommended charges against then-U.S. President Donald Trump and his

WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – An agreement was reached amongst numerous countries at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in Montreal Monday morning, which they hope would reverse the ongoing loss of biodiversity on Earth. The most significant part of the agreement is

By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Dec. 16 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure intensified on Friday, with “colossal damage” reported by Ukrainian officials. Nine power facilities were reportedly damaged in the attack, with electricity out across the country.   Twitter has

WINNIPEG, Dec. 15 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   Peru’s new government has declared a 30-day state of emergency, suspending the rights of ‘personal security and freedom’ across the country in response to protests against the government that have turned violent at times. The protests