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- 3 in 4 Canadians say they are paying more for home, car insurance: survey
by Uday Rana on March 12, 2026 at 4:16 pmA look at local data reveals that car insurance premiums have been rising rapidly, accounting for most household expenditure on insurance.
- Non-sufficient funds fees are now being limited to $10 under new rules
by Globalnews Digital on March 12, 2026 at 1:05 pmThe changes were announced by Ottawa last year and kicked in on Thursday, also prohibit banks from charging more than one NSF fee in two business days for the same deposit account.
- Oil prices jump, U.S. markets retreat as Iran war worsens supply concerns
by Globalnews Digital on March 12, 2026 at 12:46 pmU.S. benchmark crude oil jumped US$4.52 to US$91.77 a barrel. Brent, the international standard, climbed US$5.34 to US$97.32 per barrel after briefly eclipsing the US$100 level.
- Stock markets rise as oil cools Tuesday on hopes for early end to Iran war
by Globalnews Digital on March 10, 2026 at 1:38 pmTech shares led U.S. stocks modestly higher on Tuesday as hopes for an earlier-than-expected end to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran persisted.
- Nintendo sues for refunds of Trump tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
by Sean Boynton on March 6, 2026 at 9:44 pmThe video game company on Friday joined thousands of American importers who have filed requests in the U.S. Court of International Trade for tariff repayments.
- Oil surges to highest price since 2023 as Iran war chokes Strait of Hormuz
by Globalnews Digital on March 6, 2026 at 3:46 pmU.S. stocks are falling sharply Friday after getting a whiff of a worst-case scenario for financial markets: a weakening economy combined with high inflation.
- Afghan asylum-seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says
by Reuters on March 15, 2026 at 8:00 pm - Israel and Lebanon expected to hold talks soon, Israeli officials say
by Reuters on March 15, 2026 at 7:54 pm - Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell to step down
by Reuters on March 15, 2026 at 7:54 pm - US officials predict quick end to Iran war, while Tehran says it can outlast foes
by Reuters on March 15, 2026 at 7:36 pm - What does ChatGPT’s Agentic pivot mean for internet stocks?
by Investing.com on March 15, 2026 at 6:45 pm - IEA says 411.9 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves to be released
by Investing.com on March 15, 2026 at 5:52 pm - Here’s why UBS thinks market volatility is no reason to exit equities
by Investing.com on March 15, 2026 at 5:52 pm - Oil spike may trim global GDP by 0.3%, push inflation higher: Goldman
by Investing.com on March 15, 2026 at 5:51 pm
- An OpenAI cofounder ‘vibe coded’ an analysis of the U.S. labor market’s exposure to AI, and the highest-paying jobs have the worst scores
by Jason Ma on March 15, 2026 at 7:22 pmProfessions earning more than $100,000 a year had the worst average score (6.7), while the those earning less than $35,000 had […]
- An Australian tech entrepreneur used AI to help create the first-ever bespoke cancer vaccine for a dog to treat his beloved pet Rosie
by Jason Ma on March 15, 2026 at 5:50 pm“I went to ChatGPT and came up with a plan on how to do this.”
- Iran supertanker pushes through strait for China
by Prejula Prem, Bloomberg on March 15, 2026 at 3:17 pmA VLCC, an LPG ship and a couple of bulk carriers, all linked to Iran, were among the vessels seen exiting the Gulf early Sunday.
- Japan says dispatching ships to Middle East faces high hurdles
by Isabel Reynolds, Nicholas Takahashi, Bloomberg on March 15, 2026 at 3:10 pm“While it is not legally ruled out, given the ongoing conflict, it is something that should be judged carefully.”
- Bahrain starts output cuts at world’s top aluminum smelter
by Mark Burton, Bloomberg on March 15, 2026 at 3:03 pmThe company, known as Alba, said it has initiated a shutdown of three production lines, which together represent 19% of its total […]
- U.S. energy chief signals Iran war may last several more weeks
by Jen Judson, Bloomberg on March 15, 2026 at 2:56 pm“So this is short-term pain to get through to a much better place.”
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- Wall Street Banks Prepare to Sell Billions of Dollars of X Loanson January 24, 2025 at 8:37 pm
Banks are hoping to sell the X debt at around 90 to 95 cents on the dollar.
- Canada to Provide $720 Million to Canada Post to Avoid Insolvency at Mail Serviceon January 24, 2025 at 8:13 pm
The Canadian government said it would provide extraordinary financing to Canada Post to avoid insolvency at the state-owned mail service.
- Amazon Willing to Discuss Quebec Shutdown With Canadian Officialson January 24, 2025 at 7:15 pm
Amazon.com said it is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the decision to shut down operations in the country’s French-speaking province, which would lead to 1,700 people losing their jobs.
- Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Supplierson January 24, 2025 at 6:51 pm
Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined corporate America’s retreat from DEI initiatives.
- Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talkon January 24, 2025 at 5:29 pm
Find insight on Cnooc, YTL Power International, Ampol, and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.
- Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talkon January 24, 2025 at 5:28 pm
Read about CSX, Magna International, Alaska Air and more in the latest Market Talks covering the auto and transport sector.
- Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talkon January 24, 2025 at 5:28 pm
Find insight on CSX, Givaudan, Rio Tinto and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.
- Fuel price surge could force one in ten drivers to cut hospital visits, survey warns
by Jamie Young on March 15, 2026 at 1:00 amRising petrol and diesel prices could force one in ten drivers to reduce hospital visits, according to a FairFuelUK survey of 37,000 motorists warning of wider economic impact. Read more: Fuel price surge could force one in ten drivers to cut hospital visits, survey warns
- UK and Ireland strengthen economic partnership as £937m investment set to create 850 jobs
by Jamie Young on March 13, 2026 at 4:27 pmThe UK and Ireland deepen economic ties as £937m in Irish investment creates 850 jobs and new energy interconnectors strengthen energy security at the UK-Ireland Summit in Cork. Read more: UK and Ireland strengthen economic partnership as £937m investment set to create 850 jobs
- F1 set to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid Middle East conflict
by Paul Jones on March 13, 2026 at 4:11 pmFormula 1 is expected to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, reducing the 2026 calendar to 22 races. Read more: F1 set to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid Middle East conflict
- UK economy stalls in January as hospitality slowdown drags growth to zero
by Jamie Young on March 13, 2026 at 3:01 pmUK GDP showed zero growth in January as households cut spending on restaurants and hospitality, highlighting a fragile economy ahead of potential inflation shocks from the Middle East conflict. Read more: UK economy stalls in January as hospitality slowdown drags growth to zero
- Maersk halts operations at Oman port after drone strike widens Iran conflict disruption
by Business Matters on March 13, 2026 at 2:55 pmShipping giant Maersk has suspended operations at Oman’s Port of Salalah after a drone strike on oil storage facilities, highlighting growing disruption to global trade routes amid the escalating Iran conflict. Read more: Maersk halts operations at Oman port after drone strike widens Iran conflict disruption
- Savills agrees $1bn deal to buy Eastdil Secured in major US expansion push
by Jamie Young on March 13, 2026 at 1:40 pmSavills has agreed a $921m deal to acquire US property investment bank Eastdil Secured, strengthening its position in the American market as the estate agency posts a 14% rise in annual profits. Read more: Savills agrees $1bn deal to buy Eastdil Secured in major US expansion push
- Iran crisis: IEA says strategic oil reserves to be released immediately in Asia-Oceaniaby TOI Business Desk on March 15, 2026 at 5:26 pm
Asia and Oceania will immediately receive strategic oil reserves, while the Americas and Europe will start releases by late […]
- Upgrad signs term sheet to acquire Unacademy in all-stock dealby Supriya Roy on March 15, 2026 at 4:35 pm
Edtech giants Upgrad and Unacademy are set to merge in an all-stock deal, a significant consolidation for India’s online […]
- Gold, silver may see more corrective moves this week as Iran conflict drive volatilityby TOI Business Desk on March 15, 2026 at 3:02 pm
Gold and silver prices are poised for continued volatility this week, influenced by Middle East conflict developments and key […]
- DGCA temporarily eases pilot duty norms for Air India long-haul flights amid airspace curbsby TOI Business Desk on March 15, 2026 at 1:53 pm
Air India’s long-haul flights face extended duty times due to Middle East airspace restrictions. The DGCA has granted temporary […]
- IEA’s record oil release may offer only limited relief if Hormuz stays shut: S&Pby TOI Business Desk on March 15, 2026 at 1:25 pm
The International Energy Agency’s historic 400 million barrel oil reserve release offers limited relief as the Strait of Hormuz […]
- Iran war, crude prices to steer Dalal Street this weekby TOI Business Desk on March 15, 2026 at 10:51 am
Indian equity markets face a volatile week, driven by Middle East conflict developments and crude oil price movements. Investors […]
- ‘Good stocks in hand’: India well placed on crude, fuel despite Middle East war, says Goyalby TOI Business Desk on March 15, 2026 at 10:16 am
India is well-prepared for Middle East crisis disruptions, with ample fuel stocks and no supply issues reported. The government […]
- Middle East conflict forces Indian exporters to reroute shipments, absorb higher costsby TOI Business Desk on March 15, 2026 at 9:38 am
Indian exporters are navigating Middle East conflict fallout, facing rising freight, insurance, and transit times. Businesses are […]
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