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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.

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.

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.

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.

Why some U.S. travelers are paying 20% more this Labor Day

Why some U.S. travelers are paying 20% more this Labor Day

How you can avoid paying higher prices without staying home.

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.

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.

US private payroll growth slows in August; factory orders rebound in July

US private payroll growth slows in August; factory orders rebound in July

WASHINGTON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - U.S. private payrolls increased less than expected in August as strength in the education and health services sector was offset by job losses in manufacturing and a few other industries.

Yen jumps, oil pumps

Yen jumps, oil pumps

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen leaped against the dollar on Wednesday, its biggest rise since joint U.S.-Japanese intervention a month ago, while U.S.

Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Chevron expanding in Venezuela as Trump deal claims more oil reserves

Oil giant Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela as some details emerge about President Donald Trump's separate deal for a U.S.-controlled joint venture to develop more of the nation's proven reserves

New foreign investment in Mexico stalls as companies fret over USMCA uncertainty

New foreign investment in Mexico stalls as companies fret over USMCA uncertainty

By Diego Oré and Emily Green MEXICO CITY, Sept 1 (Reuters) - When Randy Carr opened a factory in central Mexico in 2005, he was drawn by the country’s low wages and free-trade agreement with the United States.