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Canada’s global trade gap narrows; US-bound exports hit new low
Canada's trade deficit narrowed to C$1.31 billion in December 2025, driven by record non-U.S. exports and a decline in U.S.-bound shipments, Statistics Canada reports.
US manufacturing output rises 0.6% in January, largest gain in 11 months
US manufacturing output rose 0.6% in January 2026, marking the largest gain in 11 months amid tariff and interest rate pressures, the Federal Reserve reports.
JPMorgan Chase to open 160+ new branches in 30 US states in 2026
JPMorgan Chase plans to open over 160 new branches across 30 US states in 2026, expanding into new markets and hiring 1,100 employees as part of its growth strategy.
U.S. job growth accelerates in January with 130,000 new positions added
U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January 2026, surpassing forecasts and lowering the unemployment rate to 4.3%. Healthcare and social assistance led growth.
Oil prices rise amid US-Iran nuclear talks and OPEC+ supply plans
Oil prices increased by about 1% ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva, while OPEC+ plans to resume output increases from April. Tensions and supply factors influence the market.
Warner Bros Discovery considers reopening sale talks with Paramount, Bloomberg reports
Warner Bros Discovery is weighing reopening sale discussions with Paramount after a revised offer, while its board debates sticking with the Netflix deal.
Applied Materials shares rise 11% on strong AI chip equipment demand forecast
Applied Materials forecasts stronger quarterly results driven by AI chip demand and memory market tightening, boosting its shares by 11%.
US rate futures rise on softer January inflation boosting June Fed cut bets
US rate futures increased their odds of Federal Reserve rate cuts in June after January inflation data showed a smaller rise than expected.
US dollar weakens as traders assess economic data; yen set for strong weekly gains
The US dollar declined against major currencies amid mixed economic data, while the Japanese yen is poised for its strongest weekly rise in a year following political developments.
Four EY partners exit after audit breaches in Shell contract, FT reports
Four EY partners left after breaching independence rules during Shell's audit, leading to contract termination and regulatory investigations, the Financial Times reported.
US Federal Reserve reviews flagged bank oversight issues under new standards
The US Federal Reserve is reviewing previously flagged bank shortcomings to align with new supervision standards focused on material financial risks under Vice Chair Michelle Bowman.
Crypto lender BlockFills halts withdrawals amid bitcoin price drop
Crypto lender BlockFills suspends withdrawals due to bitcoin price decline, impacting liquidity and client operations. The pause is temporary as the firm works to restore stability.
