Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – On the final day of a temporary ceasefire by Israel and Hamas, international mediators worked in Qatar on Wednesday to extend it via the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Nine women, a teenage girl and […] Read more
Global Markets: Negotiators work to extend truce
Global Markets: Israel, Hamas truce extended to Wednesday
Glacier FarmMedia MarketsFarm – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – Israel and Hamas agreed to an extension of a temporary ceasefire on Monday, adding two more days to their truce. During that time so far, Hamas has released 50 Israeli women and children, while Israel turned over […] Read more
Global Markets: Israel, Hamas look to extend ceasefire
WINNIPEG – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. – On the final day of their original temporary ceasefire agreement, Israel and Hamas are seeking an extension on Monday. A fourth exchange of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian prisoners was expected to take place today. Israel said […] Read more
Global Markets: Hamas/Israel truce holding in Gaza
By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 24 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. A four-day ceasefire between Hamas and Israel began Friday, with no reports of fighting so far as the pause allows humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza. A prisoner exchange is expected to include 13 Israelis […] Read more
Global Markets: Gaza truce delayed
By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 23 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. A proposed ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has been delayed at least until Friday, as fighting continued in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza. The Israeli military reported that it had launched 300 […] Read more
Global Markets: Four-day truce deal reached between Hamas/Israel
By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 22 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Hamas and Israel have agreed to a four-day ceasefire, according to reports, with at least 50 Israeli hostages to be released by Hamas in exchange for at least 150 Palestinians jailed in […] Read more
Global Markets: Hamas nearing truce agreement with Israel
By MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 21 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Hamas is reportedly near a truce agreement with Israel, according to a statement from the chief of the Palestinian militant group, Ismail Haniyeh. If reached, in addition to a pause in the […] Read more
Global Markets: Political earthquake strikes Argentina
Milei promises massive spending cuts
Compiled by MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 20 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. Argentina jolted itself from the center-left to the far-right with Sunday’s presidential election runoff. Right-wing populist Javier Milei scored 55.7 per cent of the ballots cast to 44.3 per cent for […] Read more
Global Markets: UN halts aid shipments into Gaza
Israel will allow limited fuel supplies
Compiled by MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 17 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. After the United Nations suspended its humanitarian aid deliveries into the Gaza Strip due to fuel shortages, Israel announced on Friday that it will permit only two fuel trucks per day […] Read more
Global Markets: Biden, Xi agree to increase co-operation
Presidents to have hotline
Compiled by MarketsFarm WINNIPEG, Nov. 16 (MarketsFarm) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets in Canada and globally. United States President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met outside of San Francisco for four hours on Wednesday, dealing with several issues that are sore spots in their relations. […] Read more