Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.25% as tariffs, Iran war cloud outlook Central bank doesn't expect a large impact on the economy from new tariffs Walmart posts 5.9% revenue growth in Q2 Despite slowing U.S. sales growth, the retail juggernaut still raises full-year guidance based on e-comm and advertising strength Maple Leaf Foods reports $40.8M Q2 profit, sales up from year ago Sales totalled $1.02 billion Discount grocery a ‘long-term shift:’ Loblaw CEO Parent company of No Frills and Maxi maintains discount momentum Carpe diem, Mr. Carney: Canada needs a coherent CUSMA strategy CUSMA is now both a shield and a target, while Ottawa’s trade strategy remains all over the place Canadian farms must keep growing to survive—and farmers and the environment are paying for it Farmers are being forced to produce more and reinvest in land and technologies simply to stay afloat Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as confidence grows in economic rebound Central bank expects food inflation to be sticky thanks to higher fuel and fertilizer costs in the near term Economic growth expected to hit 0.7% in 2026, rebounding to 2% in 2027, Deloitte says Trade tensions, energy costs, supply chain pressures and lower confidence weighing on the economy Alimentation Couche-Tard finds upside in 'volatile' gas market: CEO Laval, Que.-based company's fourth quarter revenue totalled $19.49 billion ‘A lot of money to be made:’ How Canada's food and beverage companies can grow outside the U.S. Experts discuss underutilized trade agreements and untapped opportunities at SIAL Canada
