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The United States and four other nations that walked out of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group meeting in Bangkok over the weekend underlined their support Monday for host nation Thailand, saying their protest was aimed solely at Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine.
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Canada's international trade minister has warned the walkout she staged when a Russian representative began his remarks at a meeting of trade ministers in Bangkok over the weekend is "not a one-off".
Mary Ng said she would be prepared to take the same action again if Russian officials address similar delegations in the future, adding that country's invasion of Ukraine means circumstances on the international stage are "not business as usual.
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When Kathleen Cassidy goes grocery shopping these days, she's noticed that while so many prices are going up, others stay the same — but there's less inside.
Take laundry detergent pods, for example.
"I used to get 40 of those, now I only get 38.
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U.S. President Joe Biden launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations Monday aimed at strengthening their economies as he warned Americans worried about high inflation that it is "going to be a haul" before they feel relief.
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Industry insiders have long feared a situation just like this: American parents are desperately seeking adequate supply of formula for their infants during a nationwide shortage.
The formula shortage has exposed an inflexible industry dominated by just three to four large players that own a majority of formula production in the United States.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for "maximum" sanctions against Russia during a virtual speech Monday to corporate executives, government officials and other elites on the first day of the World Economic Economic gathering in Davos.
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Canada has begun supplying the world with minerals critical to a greener economy with the country's first rare earth mine delivering concentrated ore.
"Canada and its allies are gaining independence from the rare earth supply chain from China," said David Connelly of Cheetah Resources, which owns the Nechalacho Mine southwest of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories.
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Stocks rose in morning trading on Wall Street Monday following seven weeks of declines that nearly ended the bull market that began in March 2020.
The S&P 500 rose 1.2% as of 10:47 a.m.
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Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Monday following seven weeks of declines that nearly ended the bull market that began in March 2020. The S&P 500 rose 1.9%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2% and the Nasdaq rose 1.6%.
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U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday is set to launch a new Indo-Pacific trade pact designed to signal U.S. dedication to the region and address the need for stability in commerce after the chaos caused by the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Wall Street pointed toward gains before markets opened Monday after dipping close to the edge of a bear market to close the week Friday.
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrials rose 1% and the S&P 500 climbed 1.1% in premarket trading.
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After two years of lockdowns and travel restrictions, many Canadians are eager to pack their bags and finally hit the road.
However, there's a hitch. While travellers no longer have to worry about a COVID-19 test to return home, they face a new hurdle: rising travel costs fuelled by increased demand and sky-high oil prices.
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