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Canada's job market loses steam as employment drops by over 41,000

Canada's job market loses steam as employment drops by over 41,000

By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Canada's economy lost 41,700 jobs in August, data showed on Friday, slowing sharply from unusually strong summer hiring, while the unemployment rate held steady at 6.4%.

Canada July trade surplus shrinks, US exports drop

Canada July trade surplus shrinks, US exports drop

By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Canada's trade surplus narrowed sharply in July as exports of energy and metal products shrank while imports rose, just weeks before Washington's new 50% tariffs begin to show up in statistics, posing a stiffer test for Canadian exporters.

Bank of Canada keeps its policy rate at 2.25%, says tariffs could hit growth

Bank of Canada keeps its policy rate at 2.25%, says tariffs could hit growth

By Promit Mukherjee and David Ljunggren OTTAWA, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada kept its key policy rate on hold at 2.25% on Wednesday, as widely expected, but said the risks to inflation had grown while new U.S. tariffs made growth prospects more uncertain.

Analysts raise Canadian dollar forecasts, expecting trade tensions to ultimately fade: Reuters Poll

Analysts raise Canadian dollar forecasts, expecting trade tensions to ultimately fade: Reuters Poll

By Fergal Smith TORONTO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Canada's dollar will edge lower in coming months before notching moderate gains in a year if a resolution is reached in the trade conflict with the United States, a Reuters poll showed.

Bank of Canada keeps its policy rate at 2.25%, says tariffs could add to inflation

Bank of Canada keeps its policy rate at 2.25%, says tariffs could add to inflation

By Promit Mukherjee and David Ljunggren OTTAWA, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada kept its key policy rate on hold at 2.25% on Wednesday, as widely expected, but said the risks to inflation had grown while new U.S. tariffs made growth prospects more uncertain.

Americans overwhelmingly oppose Trump renaming Lake Ontario: New poll

Americans overwhelmingly oppose Trump renaming Lake Ontario: New poll

Americans overwhelmingly oppose President Trump's renaming of Lake Ontario and his new tariffs on Canadian goods, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Canada ready for US trade deal that benefits both countries, Carney says

Canada ready for US trade deal that benefits both countries, Carney says

OTTAWA, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday his government was ready to sign a trade deal with the U.S. that benefits both countries, adding any agreement would need to have stability and credibility.

Bank of Canada set to hold rates as strong growth collides with trade risks

Bank of Canada set to hold rates as strong growth collides with trade risks

By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep its key policy rate unchanged at 2.25% on Wednesday as recent strong economic growth gives it room to wait while a renewed trade war with the United States clouds the outlook.

Canada's Carney says US needs to start being serious before trade talks can resume

Canada's Carney says US needs to start being serious before trade talks can resume

OTTAWA, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. needs to start being serious and stop trying to be tough before talks on a possible trade deal with Canada can restart, Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters on Tuesday.

Apple Maps changes name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

Apple Maps changes name of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

By David Shepardson and Stephen Nellis WASHINGTON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Apple changed the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on the web version of its Apple Maps following U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order renaming the lake.

Majority of Americans oppose Trump's 'Lake America' move, poll finds

Majority of Americans oppose Trump's 'Lake America' move, poll finds

A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump’s move to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America,' according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

G20 finance chiefs except China back action on distorted trade

G20 finance chiefs except China back action on distorted trade

By Philip Blenkinsop and David Lawder ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept 1 (Reuters) - The Trump administration won backing from all G20 financial leaders except China's on Tuesday to act against "non-market" policies and distortions that cause over-reliance on exports and hinder growth elsewhere.