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Canadian Economy News 14 October 2025 - 29 November 2025

Canada’s Economy Surges 2.6% in Q3 2025, but ‘Very Noisy’ GDP Report Masks Weak Demand

Canada’s Economy Surges 2.6% in Q3 2025, but ‘Very Noisy’ GDP Report Masks Weak Demand

Canada’s economy has snapped back from a spring contraction with a surprisingly strong third‑quarter performance — but behind the upbeat headline, the picture is far murkier for households, businesses and the Bank of Canada. On November 28, Statistics Canada reported that real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.6% quarter‑over‑quarter in Q3 2025, equivalent to 2.6% annualized, after a 0.5% decline in Q2 (‑1.8% annualized).Statistics Canada+1 That was far ahead of both private‑sector forecasts and the Bank of Canada’s own projection of roughly 0.5% annualized growth for the quarter.Desjardins.com+1 Crucially, this rebound allowed Canada to avoid a technical recession (two straight
29 November 2025
Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Logs Fresh Record Close After Q3 GDP Surprise – November 28, 2025

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Logs Fresh Record Close After Q3 GDP Surprise – November 28, 2025

Canada’s stock market closed out the week on a strong note Friday, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index edging to yet another record high as a surprisingly strong Q3 GDP report lifted confidence in the domestic outlook and boosted the Canadian dollar. Market Wrap: TSX Extends Record Run Canada’s benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index finished Friday at 31,269.62, up 0.23% on the day. That’s about 73 points above Thursday’s record close of 31,196.71, marking a new all‑time closing high and extending the winning streak to six straight sessions. Investing.com+1 Intraday, the benchmark hovered just above the 31,200 mark, with gains modest but
28 November 2025
From Reliance to Resilience: What Carney’s New Steel and Lumber Plan Means for Canada After U.S. Tariffs

From Reliance to Resilience: What Carney’s New Steel and Lumber Plan Means for Canada After U.S. Tariffs

OTTAWA – November 27, 2025 — Canada has formally pivoted its trade strategy for two of its most important industries, unveiling a sweeping package of measures to shield the country’s steel and softwood lumber sectors from punishing U.S. tariffs and to push Canadian producers to rely far more on domestic and diversified markets. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new plan tightens limits on foreign steel, ramps up financial support for lumber producers, subsidizes freight costs inside Canada, and hardwires “Buy Canadian” rules into major federal spending — a shift he and his ministers are framing as a move “from reliance to
27 November 2025
Canadian Stock Market Today (Nov. 25, 2025): TSX Hovers Near Record Highs on Fed Cut Bets, Barrick Deal and Uranium Talks

Canadian Stock Market Today (Nov. 25, 2025): TSX Hovers Near Record Highs on Fed Cut Bets, Barrick Deal and Uranium Talks

Toronto – November 25, 2025 – Canada’s main stock index inched higher again on Tuesday, keeping the Canadian stock market pinned near record territory as investors leaned into the prospect of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut in December and digested major mining and real estate headlines. The S&P/TSX Composite Index finished the session at 30,698.51, up 0.31%, after trading between roughly 30,572 and 30,739 over the day. That follows Monday’s strong 1.47% gain to 30,604.35, and leaves the index only a shade below its all‑time closing high around 30,828 set on November 13. Investing.com+2Investing.com Australia+2 While large‑cap blue chips continued to grind higher, the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index — home
25 November 2025
Canadian Stock Market Today: TSX Jumps on Tech and Gold Rally After the Open – November 24, 2025

Canadian Stock Market Today: TSX Jumps on Tech and Gold Rally After the Open – November 24, 2025

Toronto – Monday, November 24, 2025 (midday and full‑session wrap) Canada’s stock market kicked off the week with a surge on Monday, November 24, 2025, as the S&P/TSX Composite Index ripped higher right after the opening bell, powered by a powerful rally in technology and gold mining shares. By the close, the benchmark index had gained about 1.5%, finishing around 30,604 — one of its highest closes on record and the strongest level since mid‑November. Reuters+1 Behind the headline move: growing confidence that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again in December, a rebound in gold and oil prices,
25 November 2025
TSX Today: 10 Things to Know Before the Canadian Stock Market Opens on November 24, 2025

TSX Today: 10 Things to Know Before the Canadian Stock Market Opens on November 24, 2025

As investors get ready for the Toronto Stock Exchange to reopen on Monday, November 24, 2025, the backdrop is a mix of easing inflation, softer consumer data, nervous global risk sentiment, and a busy week of economic and corporate news. All data in this article reflects information available as of Sunday, November 23, 2025, and conditions may change before the opening bell. 1. Where the Canadian stock market is starting from Canada’s main benchmark, the S&P/TSX Composite Index, finished Friday up 0.9% at 30,160.65, trimming its weekly loss to 0.5%. Reuters+1 The TSX is still trading just below its mid-October record closing high around
23 November 2025
TSX Today: Toronto Stock Exchange Steadies Ahead of Key Inflation Data (November 17, 2025)

TSX Today: What to Know Before the Canadian Stock Market Opens (Nov. 21, 2025)

Toronto – Friday, November 21, 2025 Canada’s main stock index is heading into Friday’s open on the back foot after a sharp selloff in miners and tech stocks, softer commodity prices, and a choppy week for global risk assets. The Toronto Stock Exchange will trade on its regular schedule today, with the S&P/TSX Composite opening at 9:30 a.m. ET and closing at 4:00 p.m. ET. TradingHours Here’s a concise rundown of the key macro data, global cues, and stock-specific stories to watch before the bell. 1. Where the TSX Is Coming From A sharp reversal on Thursday On Thursday, the
Tariff Shock and Fed Jitters: Asian Markets Stumble as Rally Meets Reality

Canadian Stock Market Today: TSX Drops Over 400 Points as Tech Slumps and Dividend Cut Hits Utilities (November 13, 2025)

Canada’s main stock index snapped its winning streak on Thursday, November 13, 2025, as a sharp sell-off in technology and utilities stocks dragged the S&P/TSX Composite lower, erasing part of Wednesday’s record-setting gains. By the close in Toronto, the S&P/TSX Composite Index had fallen to around 30,381 points, a decline of roughly 1.45% from Wednesday’s all‑time high near 30,828. Trading Economics+1 That translates into a slide of more than 400 points, putting a decisive end to a four-day run of gains driven by surging commodities and solid corporate earnings. Morningstar+2Reuters+2 Key takeaways for November 13, 2025 TSX gives back a
BCE’s Bold Plan: Bell Slashes Costs & Invades Telus Territory – What It Means for Investors

BCE’s Bold Plan: Bell Slashes Costs & Invades Telus Territory – What It Means for Investors

Bell Invades Telus Territory – A New Era of Competition Bell’s decision to resell fibre internet in Western Canada using Telus’s network is a landmark strategic U-turn. For years, Bell fought against mandated wholesale access to broadband networks, warning it would deter investmentiphoneincanada.ca. Telus, conversely, lobbied for these rules and quickly took advantage by expanding into Eastern Canada over Bell’s linesiphoneincanada.ca. Now, faced with the reality of the regulator’s decision, Bell is adopting an “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em” approachiphoneincanada.ca. Under the CRTC’s wholesale fibre policy, large telcos must sell network access to competitors at regulated rates to
14 October 2025

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Netflix stock price ends higher as DOJ widens review of Warner deal — what to watch next week

Netflix stock price ends higher as DOJ widens review of Warner deal — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Netflix shares rose 1.6% to $82.20 Friday as the Justice Department expanded its antitrust review of the company’s planned $82.7 billion Warner Bros Discovery acquisition. A Wall Street Journal report said investigators are probing possible anti-competitive tactics. Director Reed Hastings reported a transfer of 241,944 shares via a family trust, according to an SEC filing.
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