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Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect

It is the latest escalation since trade talks collapsed in late August, with US officials threatening to hit back if Canada’s counter-tariffs are implemented.

Global markets keep shrugging off shocks. Here's what could break that streak, according to HSBC

Markets have shrugged off a barrage of shocks in recent years but that resilience may not last forever, according to HSBC.

Inside Italy’s banking M&A boom — and why Wall Street is watching

Italy has become the center of Europe’s banking consolidation boom, with a wave of takeover bids reshaping the country’s financial sector. This video explains what is driving the dealmaking, how battles for influence over banks including Monte dei Paschi and Mediobanca connect to insurer Generali, and why the outcome could have implications for Europe’s push to build larger banks capable of competing with U.S. rivals.

China's imports in August miss estimates as exports pick up pace amid calls for rebalancing trade

China's exports and imports gathered momentum in August, as the world's second-largest economy faces mounting pressure to rebalance trade.

Nvidia supplier Wistron's shares drop after it announces $1.5 billion global stock sale

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Wistron shares fall Tuesday after announcement of $1.5 billion global share sale

Iran foreign ministry takes aim at Canada for support of U.S. actions in Strait of Hormuz

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Canada had condemned Iran’s "destabilizing actions" in the Middle East, saying that it would work with partners to maintain significant pressure on Iran.

Oil extends gains as renewed Mideast hostilities raise worries of prolonged conflict

Oil prices rose Tuesday on worries over escalating Mideast tensions after the U.S. and Iran traded strikes over the weekend.

CNBC Daily Open: Rising tensions — from North America to the Middle East

President Donald Trump said Monday that Canadian airplane maker Bombardier must build its products in the U.S. in order to keep selling in the American market.

Here are the 3 big things we're watching in this holiday-shortened trading week

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The week will be dominated by inflation data. Plus, Apple's new CEO has his first big test.

Trump threatens to stop sale of Canadian Bombardier jets in US

The threat against one of Canada's largest companies comes amid an escalating trade war between the two neighbours.