National Business

TORONTO — Stock and bond markets have a bumpy year ahead of them but will end 2024 on a positive note as they navigate the last mile of inflation and tightened monetary policy, a new report from Edward Jones says.

REGINA — The board that oversees Regina's exhibition grounds has fired its president and CEO after he led the organization through a slew of problems. The Regina Exhibition Association Ltd.

TORONTO — Burger King's parent company has signed a US$1 billion deal to buy the brand's largest U.S. franchisee. Restaurant Brands International Inc. announced Tuesday that it will purchase Carrols Restaurant Group Inc.

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. says it produced 4.05 million ounces of gold in 2023 based on its preliminary figures.

The Alberta Energy Regulator says crude oil production in the province rose by 8.8 per cent in November to a new historic high of 4.2 million barrels per day.

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in December rose 18 per cent compared with November, helped higher by an increase in multi-unit urban starts in Vancouver and Montreal.

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OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.4 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 3.4 per cent (2.1) — Prince Edward Island: 2.6 per cent (0.

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.4 per cent in December, Statistics Canada says.

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says its copper production for 2023 fell short of its guidance for the year, while its zinc production also came in slightly below its expectations.