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Ottawa Public Servants Brace for Major Job Cut Announcements in the New Year

  Federal Workers Await January Notices as Ottawa Prepares Job Cuts Federal public servants across Canada are bracing for a wave of job‑cut announcements expected to begin in January, as departments prepare to roll out the government’s latest cost‑cutting measures. Several federal organizations have already warned employees that details about workforce reductions will be shared early in the new year. The cuts stem from a government‑wide plan to reduce spending, streamline operations, and bring the public service back to what officials describe as a more sustainable size. Departments are expected to use a mix of attrition, restructuring, and workforce adjustments to meet their targets. Early notices have already begun circulating in some organizations, with more formal announcements anticipated once employees return from the holiday break. Unions representing federal workers say they are preparing for a period of uncertainty as the scope of the reductions becomes clearer. With ...

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Wall Street's Balancing Act: Tariff Talks and Market Movements

U.S. stock futures dipped slightly today as investors assessed the implications of easing tariff tensions between the United States and China. This comes after President Trump hinted at scaling back the hefty tariffs on Chinese imports, which have been a major point of contention in global trade relations.

While optimism surrounding trade negotiations has buoyed the market in recent sessions, mixed signals from both nations have left investors cautious. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell by 0.4%, while Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures also showed minor declines. Tech stocks, which had rallied earlier in the week, are now facing a more subdued outlook as the market awaits further clarity on trade policies.

In addition to trade developments, corporate earnings reports are adding another layer of complexity to market dynamics. Companies like Alphabet and Intel have reported contrasting results, influencing sector-specific movements.

As Wall Street navigates these uncertainties, the focus remains on how easing tariff tensions and corporate performance will shape the broader economic landscape. 


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