Canada

After four months of modestly positive progress, many of Canada’s housing markets took a step back in September.

More than three years after exiting the Canadian retail scene, Bed Bath & Beyond has returned.

Fuel costs and tariff pressures dragged small business confidence down nearly 10 points in September to 47.9.

Canadian wood and furniture manufacturers are among the industries directly exposed to the new U.S. tariffs.

Canadian home sales slid 0.7 per cent in August from July, while new listings rebounded.

The Trump administration has announced 50 per cent duties on additional Canadian products starting Sept. 15.

Renovation spending accounted for most of the growth in residential construction investment in the second quarter.

Scandinavian furniture brand Omhu has expanded into the Canadian market on the heels of its U.S. launch last fall.

New 50 per cent U.S. tariffs have prompted the Canadian government to announce “dollar for dollar” counter levies.

Home sales edged up another 0.5 per cent month-over-month in July, marking a fourth consecutive monthly gain.