â–º Listen Live

BEFORE THE BELL: Investors prepare for bevy of global economic discussions; Wall Street closed for US holiday

A few global matters are likely to catch the attention of investors today and this week. In the UK, Theresa May will present her details on the Brexit Plan B, as the PM looks to form some type of deal before leaving the EU. Meanwhile, global leaders will be kicking off the World Economic Forum in Davos today, with the global economy expected to be a major focus.

China’s growth statistics released overnight continued to solidify concerns that the country’s economy is slowing down. Officials from China and the US are expected to meet next week to kick off another round of trade talks.

The TSX will look to continue its win streak today, coming off 11 days of positive trade at the end of last week.

The Dow will be quiet as Wall Street is shut down for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the US.

The price of crude is easing as US oil falls to 53.97 a barrel.

The Loonie is slipping to 75.23 cents US.

Continue Reading

cjsu Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

BCGEU members head back to work as they vote on tentative agreement

Public service workers with the the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) are back on the job Monday after the union and the province reached a tentative agreement over the weekend.  The post BCGEU members head back to work as they vote on tentative agreement appeared first on AM 1150.

North Cowichan proposes purchase of two land parcels near Donnay Drive 

Two land parcels valued over $1 million needs to approved before the municipality can purchase 3.66 hectares.

Cowichan Hospital vehicle crash under investigation 

Police say a 42-year-old woman was apprehended under the Mental Health Act after crashing through the emergency entrance at Cowichan District Hospital.

Evening crash causes damage to Cowichan District Hospital 

Island Health says there is no foundational, or structural damage after a black SUV crashed through the main ER doors last night.

Central and Southern Vancouver Island brace for strong winds 

Damaging winds are possible for central and southern Vancouver Island starting tonight.
- Advertisement -