EWC: Strong Fundamentals, But Valuation Keeps Me Neutral
I rate iShares MSCI Canada ETF a hold due to strong growth in top holdings but stretched valuations and high fees. EWC's top three holdings—Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto-Dominion Bank, and Shopify—drive performance yet collectively weigh nearly 20% of the fund. Despite outperforming the S&P 500 and VXUS over the past year, EWC's elevated P/E and P/B ratios suggest muted forward returns.
China Benefits the Most From US-Canada Trade Spat, Freeland Says
Chrystia Freeland, Bloomberg contributor and former Canadian deputy prime minister, says China is the biggest beneficiary of trade tensions between the US and Canada. She speaks to David Westin.
US, Canada to meet in coming weeks on trade, Greer says
U.S. and Canadian trade officials spoke on Wednesday and plan to meet in coming weeks, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said, adding that the Trump administration was open to their ideas on how to reach an agreement.
Canada and Mexico are the biggest winners from tariff relief, says Strategas' Dan Clifton
Dan Clifton, Strategas head of policy research, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the economic fallout from the recent tariff push, the new rules and much more.
Canada tariffs, McDonald's value push, El Paso airport and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
Brace for a New USMCA Trade Fight With Canada and Mexico
The Trump administration is signaling tougher USMCA talks—and companies tied to North American supply chains could face months of volatility.
Trump-Led Trade Deal Review Poses ‘Important Risk' to Outlook, Bank of Canada Minutes Say
Senior Bank of Canada policymakers identified the pending U.S.-led review of the existing North American trade treaty as an “important risk” to the economic outlook, according to minutes.
The Bank of Canada kept its policy rate unchanged at 2.25% for the second straight time, and warned that the level of uncertainty stemming from U.S. trade policy and geopolitical risks has ramped up
Officials said they are unable to predict the timing and direction of the central bank's next rate move.
Bank of Canada maintains rate at 2.25%, as growth stalls in Q4 while trade and geopolitical risks remain high
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Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs
Carney's remarks come after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 100% tariff on Canadian exports if Ottawa "makes a deal" with China. On Jan. 16, China and Canada came to an agreement that saw both sides lower tariffs on some exports.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over China trade deal
Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada over its proposed trade deal with China.
Canada Swings to Goods-Trade Deficit of C$583 Million in October
Canada's trade balance deteriorated slightly in October, swinging the country to an eighth deficit in the first 10 months of last year.
