Ukraine says Russia is helping Iran, and a shutdown record is eclipsed: Weekend Rundown

Russia took satellite images of a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia three times in the days before Iran attacked the site and wounded American troops, according to a summary…

UK’s Reeves Urges G-7 to Boost Energy Supply as Starmer Meets Businesses

(Bloomberg) — UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will urge Group of Seven partners to boost domestic energy supplies and warn the recent surge in oil and gas prices…

Danielle Smith says diverse opinions welcome after MLA supports separatist petition

EDMONTON — Alberta’s premier says she welcomes diverse opinions in her caucus after a legislature member of her United Conservative Party opined a referendum on separation is good for the…

Tehran Briefly Loses Power After Strikes as Peace Push Ramps Up

(Bloomberg) — Parts of Tehran lost electrical power after missile strikes on Sunday as Iran and its proxies lobbed attacks at US allies over the weekend and thousands more American…

Investor Unease Builds Entering War’s Fifth Week

(Bloomberg) — A record month for crude, stocks in or near correction territory, bonds under pressure and a growing sense that there are few tools to shield markets from an…

Transportation ministry won’t say a definite word about regional rail

The ministry said future investments regarding passenger rail must line up with regional plans, housing and existing commercial rail lines Source link

Investor Unease Builds Entering War’s Fifth Week

(Bloomberg) — A record month for crude, stocks in or near correction territory, bonds under pressure and a growing sense that there are few tools to shield markets from an…

The Candidates’ tournament – Marginal REVOLUTION

Caruana and Sindharov have won today, obviously boosting Caruana’s chances as favorite (he beat Nakamura, the number two rated player in the tournament).  Yet what the chess world needs right…

JPMorgan, Pimco Say Bond Market Is Underestimating Slowdown Risk

“Every day that this conflict persists brings us closer to the market being forced to consider the more negative implications for growth, which should ultimately push Treasury yields lower,” said…

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Clean energy plan Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce the federal government’s…