Strength in energy stocks assisted Canada’s primary stock index in rising slightly in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets had varying performance.

Nvidia shares dipped in premarket trading after the dominant AI chip supplier unveiled its latest flagship product that is expected to further cement its lead in the industry.

The general agreement among forecasters is that prices increased by 3.1 percent last month compared to a year ago, undoing some of the progress made in January.

Canada’s federal budget is expected to allocate billions of dollars for investing in constructing homes and low-cost housing programs, as mentioned by Housing Minister Sean Fraser on Monday.

Economists predict that inflation probably increased again in February due to higher gas prices, confirming the belief that reaching 2% inflation again will be difficult.

More than 99 per cent of the members who voted rejected the contract, according to the union. While a mandate doesn't guarantee a strike, the vote highlights widespread discontent.