Listen Live

MID-DAY: Newly inked USMCA deal boosts markets in North America; oil continues rally

The markets in North America are rallying as the ink dries on a new trade agreement. The newly named USMCA is helping boost the TSX by 38 points to 16,112 and across the border the Dow is rocketing 259 points to 26,717.

The Loonie is also gaining strength, pushing to 77.96 cents US.

Many of Canada’s sectors that rely on trade have seen movement, with companies like Hudson’s Bay, Canadian National Railway and Canadian Tire all getting a positive boost.

Meanwhile, the price of crude continues its own rally as supply is being outweighed by demand. The price of US crude is up to 73-67 a barrel.

Continue Reading

cjsu Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Dog treat recall expands, with 15 human illnesses in BC

A national dog treat recall is expanding due to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 32 people, including 15 in British Columbia. The post Dog treat recall expands, with 15 human illnesses in BC appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. forests minister heads to Asia for trade mission

British Columbia’s Forests Minister Ravi Parmar will lead a trade mission to Japan and South Korea, beginning Nov. 8. The post B.C. forests minister heads to Asia for trade mission appeared first on AM 1150.

CVRD tasks province to add mattresses to extended producer responsibility program

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is voicing frustration with...

What the 2025 federal budget means for BC: minerals, wood and LNG

The newly tabled federal budget promises to cut wasteful government spending while investing in “nation-building” initiatives.  The post What the 2025 federal budget means for BC: minerals, wood and LNG appeared first on AM 1150.

Cowichan Valley board of education votes to retain leadership

School board trustees have decided to keep the status quo in order to deliver education to students.
- Advertisement -