Economy

Procter & Gamble posts surprise sales drop on slowing demand for personal care products

Oil prices fall, weekly 7 per cent drop on China demand woes, mixed Mideast outlook

B.C.’s rich step up their attacks on the NDP ahead of Saturday’s election

The world sees the U.S. as an economic wonder, and Americans see a failure. They’re both right

Which tech billionaire just gave US$75-million to support Donald Trump’s campaign? Take our business and investing news quiz

China’s Q3 GDP hits weakest pace since early 2023, backs calls for more stimulus

Clothing prices are getting slashed – part of a long-term trend of discounting

El Salvador closes world’s largest debt buyback for river conservation

Budget watchdog projects deficit exceeded Liberals’ $40-billion pledge, economy to rebound in 2025

U.S. crude output hits record high, oil stockpiles fall: EIA

IMF chief says she expects lukewarm economic growth in medium term, urges reforms

BRP putting marine business up for sale, minus Sea-Doo assets

Strong discretionary spending lifts U.S. retail sales in September

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says high U.S. tariff wall ‘deeply misguided’, would raise prices

Two new Canadian books find optimism in artistic life, against the odds

European Central Bank lowers interest rates, eyes more cuts as economy sags

Oil prices edge higher on U.S. crude stockpiles draw

Government stimulus and low valuations create upside for Chinese stocks

Global oil demand to peak by end of the decade as countries push to electrify their economies