Global Markets: Russia/U.S. prisoner swap

The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   A prisoner swap between Russia and the United States is reportedly underway, with Canadian-born Paul Whelan and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich said to be released from a Russian prison. The release comes after months of negotiations.   Iranian […] Read more

Global Markets: Canadian economy grows slightly

The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Statistics Canada (StatCan) reported earlier today that Canada’s economy grew by 0.2 per cent in May, in line with economists’ expectations, for an annualized rate of 2.2 per cent in the second quarter. The manufacturing sector was the biggest driver […] Read more





Global Markets: Wildfire destroys large part of Jasper

Parks Canada officials to speak Friday afternoon

By Glen Hallick   Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   Approximately 30 to 50 per cent of Jasper was destroyed by a massive wildfire, according to Alberta government officials on Thursday. While Parks Canada has yet to publicly comment on the […] Read more

Global Markets: Biden vows to finish term

Says it's "the best way to unite our nation"

By Glen Hallick   Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   United States President Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday evening, stating that he won’t resign the presidency after ending his re-election campaign on Sunday. Biden said that his decision to drop […] Read more


Global Markets: Harris gains enough support for nomination

Trump, GOP tout cover up accusation

By Glen Hallick   Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   United States Vice-President Kamala Harris is said to have received enough support from delegates headed to the Democrats’ convention next month to secure the party’s nomination for president, according to reports […] Read more

Global Markets: Biden withdraws from election race

Endorses VP Harris to be Democrats' candidate

By Glen Hallick   Glacier Farm Media MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally.   United States President Joe Biden withdrew from the presidential election on Sunday, a day after he stated he would remain in the race. With a few weeks before the Democratic convention, […] Read more