Tuesday's Gallup report showing years of declining attitudes toward the economy, housing and other issues is presented as a series of 'tests' for Canada's next prime minister.

Inflation is a government killer. People despise rising grocery, gas and housing prices. Over the past two years, voters around the world have punished incumbent governments of all political stripes for the surge in inflation, and interest rates, that happened in the wake of the pandemic.

President Trump is entering a critical week for the economy amid growing fears that his penchant for tariffs could stall growth and undercut progress on inflation. Trump has described Wednesday as

Much like they did during the 2024 presidential election, inflation and the health of the economy ranked as the top concerns among hundreds of constituents who listened to the congressman

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to plunge Canada into an election campaign on Sunday, as US President Donald Trump’s trade war sharpens the focus on fixing long-standing problems that have hindered the Canadian economy.

Americans' outlook for the economy is mixed and has grown a bit more pessimistic since last month, with relatively more expecting a slowdown or recession over the next year. Ratings of today's economy are unchanged overall and continue to be negative, much as they have been for years going back to the pandemic.

Canadian elections are set for April 28 amid trade concerns and economic uncertainty. TD Asset Management's Michael Craig discusses what investors should keep in mind as the campaign begins.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to call a national election within days, seeking his own mandate from voters at a time when the country’s businesses have been shaken by a trade war with the US.