Canadian Economy 5 December 2025

Denison Mines stock jumps premarket after Canada clears Phoenix uranium mine build

Denison Mines shares rose 3.7% to $4.09 in U.S. premarket trading after the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission approved construction at its Wheeler River/Phoenix uranium project. The licence allows site preparation and building but not operation. Investors await Denison’s final investment decision and its May 12 shareholder meeting.

20 February 2026

Canadian Economy·Mining Industry·Stock Market·TSX:DML

TSX Closed Today: Oil, Gold and Canada CPI to Watch Before Stocks Reopen

Toronto Stock Exchange is closed Monday for Family Day, with trading set to resume Tuesday. The S&P/TSX composite ended Friday up 1.9% at 33,073.71, led by gains in miners and energy after softer U.S. inflation data. Oil hovered near $68 a barrel, and gold traded around $5,000 an ounce in thin holiday markets. TC Energy and Enbridge both beat quarterly profit estimates.

16 February 2026

Canadian Economy·Commodities·Oil Prices·Stock Market

Eddie Bauer Canada faces store sale and liquidation as bankruptcy process spreads north

Eddie Bauer is seeking a buyer for its North American stores after filing for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. and plans to seek court protection in Canada. Liquidation sales have begun, but stores remain open. The company lists 31 stores in Canada, mostly in Ontario, and warns it may wind down operations if no buyer is found. E-commerce and wholesale businesses are not affected.

9 February 2026

Bankruptcy·Canadian Economy

RBC stock heads into new week near C$233 after Canada jobs surprise

Royal Bank of Canada shares closed Friday up 0.7% at C$232.72, trailing gains by other major Canadian banks. Canada’s main stock index surged 1.5% as metals rebounded. January jobs data showed a loss of 24,800 positions but a lower 6.5% unemployment rate. RBC’s Q1 earnings are due Feb. 26.

7 February 2026

Canadian Economy·Stock Market·TSX:RY.TO

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits TSX as Canadian stocks slide and inflation keeps BoC in focus

Canadian and U.S. stocks dropped sharply Tuesday after new U.S. tariff threats linked to Greenland and global bond market jitters. The S&P/TSX Composite fell 1%, its worst day in two months, led by a 4% slide in technology shares. Gold jumped as investors sought safety. The Canadian dollar gained, trading near 1.3865 per U.S. dollar, after inflation data and currency moves.

21 January 2026

Canadian Economy·Inflation·Stock Market·TSX:CM·TSX:TD

Constellation Software resets CSU.DB debenture rate to 8.6% as Canada’s inflation cools

Constellation Software will cut the interest rate on its Series 1 debentures to 8.6% from 8.9% effective March 31, 2026. The new rate reflects Canada’s 2025 annual-average CPI increase of 2.1% plus a fixed 6.5% spread. Statistics Canada reported the CPI figure earlier this month. The current 8.9% rate remains in place until March 30.

21 January 2026

Canadian Economy·Stock Market·Technology·TSX:CSU

Canada debt survey: 71% expect cost of living to worsen in 2026, MNP index shows

Seventy-one percent of Canadians expect the cost of living to worsen in 2026, according to MNP’s Consumer Debt Index. Forty-one percent are just $200 away from missing bill payments. In Atlantic Canada, 61% foresee greater housing pressures, but few seek professional help. Many are cutting expenses, while about a third avoid addressing financial issues.

21 January 2026

Canadian Economy

CRA locks in the 2026 TFSA limit at C$7,000 — and warns your room number may be wrong for months

The Canada Revenue Agency set the 2026 TFSA contribution limit at C$7,000 and warned that 2025 records won’t be updated until April. Early deposits may risk over-contribution penalties if savers miscalculate their available room. Investors are favoring low-cost funds and dividend stocks such as Fortis and Bank of Montreal, both offering yields above 3%.

18 January 2026

Canadian Economy

Gas prices jump again in Canada’s Maritimes: What drivers in Halifax, N.B. and P.E.I. paid overnight

Halifax gas rose 4.9 cents to 132.4 cents per litre Friday, while diesel climbed 5.7 cents to 160.1. New Brunswick capped regular at 136.7 and diesel at 172.4. Prince Edward Island set minimums at 143.3 for regular and 172.3 for diesel. Provincial regulators adjusted fuel price bands overnight across the Maritimes.

17 January 2026

Canadian Economy

BCE price target shake-up: RBC lifts to C$38 as Scotiabank, Desjardins trim theirs

RBC Capital Markets raised its BCE price target to C$38, keeping an Outperform rating, while Scotiabank and Desjardins trimmed their targets but maintained positive outlooks. BCE shares traded near C$33.6 in Toronto Thursday morning. Desjardins cited BCE’s high debt and slim net margin, while RBC expects operating growth to pick up in 2026.

15 January 2026

Canadian Economy·Stock Market·TSX:BCE

Debt worries rise: MNP survey says most Canadians expect higher costs and weaker economy in 2026

Seventy-one percent of Canadians expect living costs to rise in 2026, according to MNP’s latest survey. Forty-one percent say they are less than $200 away from missing monthly bill payments. MNP’s Consumer Debt Index rose to 87, bucking its usual December decline.

13 January 2026

Canadian Economy

RBC stock: What to know before markets reopen after Canada’s jobs report

Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.8% in December, despite 8,200 new jobs, Statistics Canada said Friday. Royal Bank of Canada shares closed up 0.2% in Toronto at C$235.52, while the U.S. listing slipped 0.2% to $169.19. The Canadian dollar fell 0.3% for its biggest weekly drop in nearly a year. Investors are watching for U.S. Supreme Court rulings Jan. 14 and the Bank of Canada meeting Jan. 28.

11 January 2026

Canadian Economy·NYSE:RY·Stock Market·TSX:RY.TO

RBC stock: Eurasia Group pact and Canada jobs put two dates on investors’ radar

Royal Bank of Canada will begin a three-year partnership with Eurasia Group in 2026, including a US-Canada summit in Toronto next June. RBC shares dipped 0.2% in New York and rose 0.2% in Toronto on Friday. Canada’s December jobs report showed 8,200 new positions and a 6.8% unemployment rate. The Bank of Canada announces its next rate decision Jan. 28.

10 January 2026

Canadian Economy·NYSE:RY·Stock Market·TSX:RY

Canada’s 2026 TFSA limit is $7,000 as tax brackets rise: key CRA dates ahead

Canada’s federal income tax brackets for 2026 will rise 2% with inflation, and the lowest rate will be 14%, according to CRA payroll tables. The TFSA annual limit remains C$7,000, with new room added Jan. 1. The RRSP contribution deadline for the 2025 tax year is March 2, 2026, and the tax filing deadline is April 30, 2026, for most individuals. Overcontributions to a TFSA incur a 1% monthly penalty.

30 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Retirement Planning·TSX:XEQT·TSX:ZCN

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) Weekend Briefing: Canadian Stocks Head Into the Final 2025 Sessions Near Record Highs as Gold and Silver Smash Records

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at 31,999.76 on Dec. 24, down 0.2% in light trading before the holiday break. Metals surged globally while Toronto was shut, with silver hitting a record and gold reaching new highs. Oil prices dropped 2.8% in the U.S. session Friday. The TSX resumes trading Monday for the final sessions of 2025.

27 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Precious Metals·Stock Market

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) Today: S&P/TSX Composite Hits a Record High, Holiday Trading Hours, and 2026 Forecasts — Dec. 21, 2025

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at a record 31,755.77 on Friday, up 1% in heavy trading, capping a volatile but positive week. The index is up 28.4% year-to-date, pacing for its strongest annual gain since 2009. Tech and mining shares led Friday’s rebound after mid-December losses in energy. The Bank of Canada’s policy rate remains at 2.25%, with inflation steady at 2.2% in November.

21 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Trading Hours

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Today (December 9, 2025): 2.25% Policy Rate, 4.45% Prime and a Likely Long Pause Ahead

The Bank of Canada’s policy rate stands at 2.25% after four quarter-point cuts in 2025, with the prime rate at 4.45%. The central bank is widely expected to hold rates steady at its final decision of the year on December 10, as all 33 economists in a recent poll predict no change.

9 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Financial Forecasts·Interest Rates·TSX:BNS

Bank of Canada Set to Hold Interest Rate at 2.25% on December 10, 2025 as Markets Bet on Long Pause

The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its overnight rate at 2.25% on December 10, following a series of aggressive cuts since mid-2024. All 33 economists in a recent Reuters poll forecast no change, with most anticipating the rate will stay at this level until at least 2027. The decision will be announced at 9:45 am Eastern, followed by a press conference.

9 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Interest Rates

Canada Stock Market Today, December 5, 2025: TSX Slips From Record High as Jobs Shock Reshapes Rate Expectations

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index slipped 0.3% to 31,375 at midday Friday, pulling back from Thursday’s record close. Tech and health-care stocks led declines, while energy and retail shares limited losses. The Canadian dollar hit a 10-week high after November jobs data showed a gain of 53,600 positions and unemployment falling to 6.5%. Markets expect the Bank of Canada to hold its rate at 2.25% next week.

5 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Interest Rates·TSX

Bank of Canada Rate Cuts Are Likely Over: What a 2.25% Policy Rate Means for Mortgages, Housing and TSX Mid‑Cap Stocks

The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its policy rate at 2.25% on December 10, after 275 basis points of cuts since the start of its easing cycle. A Reuters poll of 33 economists shows no further cuts are likely until at least 2027. Unemployment fell to 6.5% in November, the lowest in 16 months. Variable mortgage rates are seen staying steady as affordability improves from 2022–23 peaks.

5 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Interest Rates·Stock Market·TSX:XMD

Canadian Economy 5 December 2025 - 20 February 2026

Denison Mines stock jumps premarket after Canada clears Phoenix uranium mine build

TSX Closed Today: Oil, Gold and Canada CPI to Watch Before Stocks Reopen

Eddie Bauer Canada faces store sale and liquidation as bankruptcy process spreads north

RBC stock heads into new week near C$233 after Canada jobs surprise

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits TSX as Canadian stocks slide and inflation keeps BoC in focus

Constellation Software resets CSU.DB debenture rate to 8.6% as Canada’s inflation cools

Canada debt survey: 71% expect cost of living to worsen in 2026, MNP index shows

CRA locks in the 2026 TFSA limit at C$7,000 — and warns your room number may be wrong for months

Gas prices jump again in Canada’s Maritimes: What drivers in Halifax, N.B. and P.E.I. paid overnight

BCE price target shake-up: RBC lifts to C$38 as Scotiabank, Desjardins trim theirs

Debt worries rise: MNP survey says most Canadians expect higher costs and weaker economy in 2026

RBC stock: What to know before markets reopen after Canada’s jobs report

RBC stock: Eurasia Group pact and Canada jobs put two dates on investors’ radar

Canada’s 2026 TFSA limit is $7,000 as tax brackets rise: key CRA dates ahead

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) Weekend Briefing: Canadian Stocks Head Into the Final 2025 Sessions Near Record Highs as Gold and Silver Smash Records

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) Today: S&P/TSX Composite Hits a Record High, Holiday Trading Hours, and 2026 Forecasts — Dec. 21, 2025

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Today (December 9, 2025): 2.25% Policy Rate, 4.45% Prime and a Likely Long Pause Ahead

Bank of Canada Set to Hold Interest Rate at 2.25% on December 10, 2025 as Markets Bet on Long Pause

Canada Stock Market Today, December 5, 2025: TSX Slips From Record High as Jobs Shock Reshapes Rate Expectations

Bank of Canada Rate Cuts Are Likely Over: What a 2.25% Policy Rate Means for Mortgages, Housing and TSX Mid‑Cap Stocks

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