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January 2, 2019
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Tough start to 2019 for stocks after weak data from China

Investors express concerns about U.S.-China trade tensions, rising interest rates and political uncertainty


Federal tax changes come into effect as new year begins

For starters, Canadian workers will see an increase in Canada Pension Plan premiums coming off their paycheques


Tops on House Democrats’ to do list: Try to end shutdown

Once they've established the House rules, expect the new majority to pivot quickly to the dispute over funding President Donald Trump's border wall with Mexico


Survey of manufacturing executives shows lower economic optimism for 2019

Canadian manufacturing executives are less optimistic than a year ago. They’re likely affected by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies, says report
 
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Henkel’s new hybrid adhesives offer limitless bonding possibilities

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With a new NAFTA on paper, let’s take a second to recognize Ontario’s manufacturers

While governments should not pick winners and losers in business, encouraging the strengths of a core industry is part of managing a strong economy » read more

Breaking out of the Canadian bubble: why exporting is a critical strategy

Opportunities for rapid growth are plentiful for Canadian businesses, but most of them lie beyond our shores » read more

Tariffs: What they mean for your pricing strategy

While there is great uncertainty at this stage as to what, how large, and where tariffs will be imposed, one thing is certain: price adjustments will likely result » read more
 
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Trade war, big profits, wild swings: a look at 2018 markets

Looking back at how stock markets grew volatile in 2018 as investors faced uncertainty over trade and rising interest rates » read more

4 ideas from NKorean leader Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech

Kim Jong Un is not oblivious to his country's economic realities. His speech calls for developing international trade and foreign investment – and a qualified commitment to denuclearization » read more
 
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Trudeau will hike carbon tax if he wins 2019 vote: Scheer

Says the federal environment department is planning for a carbon tax of $300 per tonne. » read more

Gender pay gap widest at top of the corporate ladder: report

Women earn about 68 cents for every dollar made by their male counterparts. » read more

Spacecraft opens new year with flyby on solar system’s edge

Bowling pin-like object Ultima Thule an astounding 1.6 billion kilometres beyond Pluto. » read more