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ECB cuts rates a quarter point amid concerns of tepid growth, impact of Trump trade policies

ECB cuts rates a quarter point amid concerns of tepid growth, impact of Trump trade policies

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank has cut rates by a quarter percentage point amid signs of weakening growth and concern about the impact of political chaos in France and the possibility of new U.S.
Stressed about the cost of the holidays? How to talk to loved ones about cutting back

Stressed about the cost of the holidays? How to talk to loved ones about cutting back

When Deidre Cross was tens of thousands of dollars in debt, the holiday season became the tipping point that sparked her journey to get out of the red.
FAA administrator Mike Whitaker will step down on Inauguration Day

FAA administrator Mike Whitaker will step down on Inauguration Day

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, who has led a tougher enforcement policy against Boeing since a panel blew off a Boeing jet in January, said Thursday that he will step down next month to let President-elect Donald Trump name his choi
Bausch + Lomb exploring several options including a potential sale

Bausch + Lomb exploring several options including a potential sale

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Bausch + Lomb Corp. says it's exploring several options including a potential sale of the company. The company made the comment after a request by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization.
Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.

Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs, as Ford threatens to cut off energy to U.S.

OTTAWA — Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs in response to U.S.
Statistics Canada says household debt-to-disposable income ratio falls in Q3

Statistics Canada says household debt-to-disposable income ratio falls in Q3

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the amount Canadian households owe relative to their income fell in the third quarter as a rise in disposable income outpaced the growth in debt. It was the sixth consecutive quarter that the measure declined.
US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale costs in the United States picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy even though inflation has tumbled from the peak levels it hit more than two years ago.
US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale costs in the United States picked up sharply last month, signaling that price pressures are still evident in the economy even though inflation has tumbled from the peak levels it hit more than two years ago.
Agnico Eagle signs deal to buy O3 Mining in cash deal worth $204 million

Agnico Eagle signs deal to buy O3 Mining in cash deal worth $204 million

TORONTO — Gold miner Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. has signed an agreement to buy O3 Mining Inc. in a friendly deal valued at about $204 million.
Air Canada to offer free Wi-Fi on flights for Aeroplan members, sponsored by Bell

Air Canada to offer free Wi-Fi on flights for Aeroplan members, sponsored by Bell

The airline said passengers can expect "streaming-quality" service on Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and most Air Canada Express aircraft.
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