Economy
Shopify gets ready to trade
May 21: The tech company has raised more than $130 million. Plus, a Petrobras skeleton, Wall Street’s short memory, and going "management free."
Katherine Dunn
Katherine Dunn gathers daily business news for the Morning Playbook from London, England. She’s written about dinosaurs, Danish politics, and, for a brief but confusing period, contemporary art. Tweet at her about the economy around 4 a.m. at @katherine_dunn.
Economy
The optimism of Stephen Poloz
May 20: Plus, the true cost of fossil fuels, a record year of auto recalls, and a high-stakes jewellery heist
Economy
Is Canada leading the world in cancelled energy projects?
May 19: The FT says more than a third of delayed projects world-wide are in Canada. Plus, the battle for water, and employer snooping.
Economy
Your long weekend playbook
May 18: Happy Victoria Day! Plus, a boost in manufacturing and house prices, and the battles of Greek yogurt and Greek debt
Economy
Tap here for debt (or a controversial ride with Uber)
May 14: Canadian’s love affair with contactless is another factor wracking up the debt, as Montreal cracks down on Uber
Economy
Message from Riyadh: we’re winning
May 14: But the International Energy Agency says the battle for global oil is just getting started. Plus, wonky job numbers, and the economics of art.
Economy
Watching the eurozone
May 13: Today, a test of how much the eurozone has grown since quantitative easing began. Plus, Chinese retail sales fall.
Economy
The big bond sell-off
May 12: Demand for debt is weakening around the world this morning, and Greece is back from the brink. Plus, sub-prime charges and a company visit to Paris.
Economy
Slow growth, big debts
May 11: Today is a day for weighing the challenges of Greece and China, plus, a recap of Jobs Day, and the economic problem with irrational humans
Economy
Conservatives take Downing Street. Markets rally.
May 8: Counting hasn’t finished, but the outcome is clear: a victory for the Tories and the SNP. Plus, it’s jobs day in North America.