
World Markets Watchlist: March 2, 2026
Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world.
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Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world.

The S&P Global Canada manufacturing purchasing managers index nudged up in the second month of the year to 51, after advancing to 50.4 in January, the first month in a year above the 50 threshold between contraction and expansion.

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.

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.

Ameraudi Asset Management Inc. decreased its position in iShares MSCI Canada ETF (NYSEARCA:EWC) by 25.7% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 42,213 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after selling 14,624 shares during the period.

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world.

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.

U.S. officials are threatening major changes to a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada that could upend the way business is done and leave Canada on the outs.

FOX Business White House correspondent Edward Lawrence discusses Canada efforts to form a world trade pact excluding the U.S. and the concerns from the White House on 'Varney & Co.' #markcarney #canadatrade #uscanadatrade #trumptariffs #tradewar #usmca #transpacificpartnership #europeanunion #chinatradedeal #globaltrade #tradealliance #northamericantrade #whitehouse #economicpolicy #alcoholmarket #tradebloc #canadapolitics

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the federal government bringing a “Team Canada” trade delegation to Mexico this week – excluding any labour representation – members of the United Steelworkers union (USW) are making a parallel trip to join Mexican and American allies in advocating for trade policies that put workers first. The Canadian-American labour delegation to Mexico includes representatives of the USW, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and the AFL-CIO Solidarity Center.

The Republican-led US House passed legislation aimed at ending President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, signaling growing anxiety over the White House's economic agenda. Bloomberg's Laura Davison reports.

TORONTO, Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MI Concept + Design Inc. (“MIC” or the “Company”), a global leader of award-winning innovative and creative themed entertainment solutions and guest experiences, is pleased to announce its participation in the Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico from February 15-20, 2026. Business delegates from across Canada will join the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy as he leads the Team Canada Trade Mission to Mexico.

Kevin Hincks turns to movers affecting markets under the surface. On the jobless claims, he notes the number as little changed from the month prior, suggesting a jobs market finding its footing.

The U.S. House of Representatives took a first step to block tariffs on Canada. Kevin Green dissects the economic impact for border states and what it means for the White House's overall tariff policy.

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

The Trump administration is signaling tougher USMCA talks—and companies tied to North American supply chains could face months of volatility.

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 House is slated to vote Wednesday on a resolution introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y.

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world.

Canadian stocks boomed in 2025 thanks to multiple catalysts.