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Rain in the heart of the Canadian oil-sands region is reducing the threat of a wildfire that prompted an evacuation alert on Friday, while a town near British Columbia’s gas-producing region remained in danger. Showers expected on Monday may help contain a 6,600-hectare (16,300-acre) blaze near Fort McMurray, Alberta, according to provincial wildfire ...
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Bond markets make the financial world go round, helping to grease the wheels of commerce, allowing economic activity to expand. But when too much debt is issued, it can overwhelm demand, causing borrowing costs to spike which can be detrimental to the economy. This balancing act is attracting plenty of interest right now, especially when it comes to trends ...