Canadian Economy News 14 October 2025

Fairstone to Buy Laurentian Bank in C$1.9 Billion Break-Up Deal as National Bank Takes Retail Business

Montreal – December 2, 2025 Laurentian Bank of Canada is set to disappear as a stand‑alone full-service bank after striking a complex break‑up deal that will see Fairstone Bank of Canada acquire the institution for about C$1.9 billion in cash, while National Bank of Canada scoops up its retail and small‑business operations. Bloomberg+2MarketScreener+2 The move, announced on December 2, 2025, dramatically accelerates Laurentian’s shift into a specialized commercial lender and caps years of strategic uncertainty at Canada’s ninth‑largest bank. Newswire+2bankingdive.com+2 Deal Overview: Fairstone Buys Laurentian, National Bank Takes the Branch Customers Under the agreements announced Tuesday: The retail and SME portfolios being sold

2 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Mergers & Acquisitions·TSX:LB·TSX:NA

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

Canadian Economy

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

Canadian Economy·Stock Market·TSX

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 Economy

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 Economy·Stock Market

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

Canadian Economy·TSX

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

Canadian Economy·Stock Market·TSX

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

21 November 2025

Canadian Economy·NASDAQ:NVDA·Stock Market·TSX

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

13 November 2025

Canadian Economy·Dividends·Stock Market

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

Canadian Economy·TSX:BCE

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HSBC share price ends Friday up 2.2% — what to watch before London reopens

8 February 2026

London, Feb 8, 2026, 08:00 GMT — Market closed. HSBC Holdings Plc shares ended Friday up 28.2 pence, or 2.2%, at 1,305.8 pence in London, based on Refinitiv data published on the bank’s investor website. Its New York-listed stock was shown up $2.42 at $89.29, while the Hong Kong line fell HK$3.70 to HK$134.80. (HSBC) Why it matters now: the next leg for UK bank stocks is tied to where interest rates settle, and traders are still moving that line around. A Bank of England survey published on Friday showed market participants expect Bank Rate — the BoE’s key policy

Shell share price in focus after Kazakhstan investment pause and PwC audit switch

8 February 2026

Shell will pause new investments in Kazakhstan amid ongoing legal disputes over $16.5 billion in contested costs at major oilfields, CEO Wael Sawan said. Shell shares closed at 2,774.5 pence on Friday. The company repurchased 1.64 million shares on Feb. 6 as part of its ongoing buyback. Shell named PwC as auditor from 2027, replacing EY, which is under investigation by UK regulators.

Rio Tinto share price steadies after Glencore talks end, with Feb 19 results next test

8 February 2026

Rio Tinto shares closed up 0.25% at 6,843 pence in London after the company ended takeover talks with Glencore. British law now blocks new talks for six months. Investors await Rio’s annual results on Feb. 19 as iron ore prices hover near $100 a ton.

RELX share price slides again on AI worries; what to watch ahead of Feb 12 results

8 February 2026

RELX shares fell 4.6% to 2,145p on Friday, near a 52-week low, despite the FTSE 100 closing higher. The company disclosed a new buyback of 465,361 shares on Feb. 6 and has repurchased over 8.8 million shares since Jan. 2. Investors await RELX’s full-year 2025 results on Feb. 12 amid concerns over AI’s impact on its core business.

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