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Business & Industry · Oct 4, 2026

Five business events to watch in Canada this week, from a pivotal Quebec vote to September jobs data

A busy week for Canada’s economy starts Monday with Quebec’s provincial election and builds toward key statistics and corporate results that could shape markets and policy. Analysts will be watching trade figures, an industry aviation conference, Aritzia’s quarterly report and Statistics Canada’s September jobs release.

AI startup team analysing probability forecasts after Mantic raises $25 million in seed funding

Startups & Entrepreneurship · Sep 18, 2026

AI Startup Mantic Raises $25 Million After Its Forecasting System Beats Humans

London-based Mantic has raised $25 million after its AI forecasting system outperformed human competitors in a major prediction tournament, drawing interest from businesses, government agencies and financial firms.

Japanese yen and Tokyo financial markets after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates to a 31-year high

Markets & Economy · Sep 18, 2026

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to 31-Year High So Why Did the Yen Fall?

The Bank of Japan has raised its policy rate to 1.25%, its highest level in 31 years, as inflation risks increase. Yet the yen weakened after the decision, highlighting uncertainty over how quickly Japan will continue tightening monetary policy.