iShares MSCI Canada Index Fund (EWC)

The Bank of Canada left rates unchanged but we expect rate cuts in June and July.

Canada announced a temporary six-month relief from its countermeasure tariffs on U.S. goods critical to domestic manufacturing, ...

Markets and economists are split as to whether the Bank of Canada will cut interest rates again on 16 April.

Fed Governor Jeffrey Schmid challenges the transitory inflation narrative, warning that tariffs may embed lasting price pressures. His remarks signal rising concern and a potential shift in the Federal Reserve’s stance on inflation risks.

Canada's federal election nears with candidates Mark Carney and Pierre Poilevre promising to fast-track commodity projects and boost energy security.

In March, the year-over-year change in new listings outpaced sales volumes in all major Canadian urban areas.

Recessions are a regular resetting part of economic cycles measured as a multi-quarter decline in five key indicators.

Canadian PM Mark Carney called a snap election for April 28 to counter Trump's tariffs, citing economic threats and Canadian sovereignty concerns.

Tariffs, inflation & economic volatility have investors worried, but Canadian ETFs may offer a safe haven. EWC could benefit from strong financial & energy sectors despite trade woes.

Economists warn that U.S. tariffs may lead to further inflation challenges for the Bank of Canada.

OECD's latest report warns of deteriorating growth outlook for North American economies due to tariffs, inflation and policy uncertainty.

Fiscal policy could be a mixed bag, irrespective of who forms the next government.

As expected, the Bank of Canada cut overnight interest rates by 25 basis points yesterday, lowering the banking system’s base rate to 2.75%, the lowest since September 2022.

BoC surveys reveal a slowdown in household spending and in business capital formation. 

U.S. tariffs are clouding the Canadian outlook, and the Bank of Canada has trimmed rates by 25bp to 2.75% today in line with expectations.

We expect a 25bp rate cut by the Bank of Canada on 12 March, taking the policy rate to 2.75%, in line with market pricing.

Hong Kong (EWH) is trading over 3 standard deviations above its 50-DMA for the country's most overbought reading since October.

A plan from Donald Trump to put tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China in March is ready to take place as previously announced.

The Bank of Canada has slashed overnight interest rates by 200 basis points over the past seven months to 3% from 5%, while variable and fixed mortgage rates have fallen to around 4% from more than 5% a year ago.

Despite snow banks and cold temps in much of Canada, property owners are getting a jump on what they hope will be strong spring demand.

The latest Canadian Joe Debtor study finds that the average insolvent debtor owed $60,678 in unsecured debt in 2024, an increase of 12.2% from 2023—the largest annual rise since the study began in 2011.

Canadian households are increasingly cash-strapped and vulnerable to unexpected shocks or economic weakness.

There has been a definite shift in the market’s mood just since this morning, but it is clear that we are not yet feeling that an “all-clear” has been given.

US and Canada pause Trump's proposed tariffs for 30 days, includes increased border security and designation of cartels as terrorist orgs.

Donald Trump placing tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico could impact multiple sectors. A look at the areas where Americans could see higher prices soon.