Canada sets out plan for up to 10 new nuclear reactors

Canada unveiled a strategy on Monday ​to accelerate the development of ‌nuclear power, setting out a goal of building up to 10 ​new large-scale reactors and ​streamlining approvals for future projects.

Reuters • 5 hours ago

World Markets Watchlist: June 22, 2026

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ETF Trends • 21 minutes ago

Canada Inflation Heats Up to 3.2% in May

The consumer-price index climbed 1% in May, pushing the annual rate to 3.2%, the highest level since the end of 2023, Statistics Canada said.

WSJ • 9 hours ago

Canada Retail Sales Continue to Rise, Buoyed by Higher Gas Prices

Retail sales in April rose 0.5% from the month before, driven by increased trade at gas stations and fuel vendors.

WSJ • Jun 19, 2026

Canada's Bank Regulator Cuts Capital Buffer for Big Banks to Spur Lending

The move aims to boost lending as the government seeks to lure investment to kick-start the economy.

WSJ • Jun 19, 2026

Canada Producer Prices Continue to Rise, Climbing 1.2% in May

Producer price in Canada continued to rise last month as Iran war and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz buoyed crude oil costs and hit supply chains.

WSJ • Jun 18, 2026

Bank of Canada maintains rate at 2.25%, says they ‘will not let higher energy prices become persistent inflation'

The Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its key overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, as expected, with the bank rate staying at 2.50% and the deposit rate remaining at 2.20%. The BoC said economic activity in Canada has been weak and uncertainty about U.S. trade policy persists, while the conflict in the Middle East is ongoing and oil prices remain elevated, but they reiterated their commitment to prevent higher energy prices from becoming persistent inflation.

Kitco • Jun 10, 2026

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates Steady As Officials Grapple With Policy Dilemma

The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged at 2.25%, with Gov. Tiff Macklem saying this marked the best approach to addressing the dual-side risks of a weak economy and higher energy prices.

WSJ • Jun 10, 2026

Canada trade surplus hits 15-month high in April on soaring crude prices

Crude oil prices pushed up by the Iran war helped propel Canada's goods trade surplus in April up by ​55% to a 15-month high of C$2.72 billion ($1.95 billion), Statistics Canada ‌said on Tuesday.

Reuters • Jun 9, 2026

Canada Goods-Trade Surplus Widens in April

Canada's goods-trade surplus with the world widened to the biggest in more than a year as shipments of crude oil and vehicles to the U.S. drove exports to record high.

WSJ • Jun 9, 2026