Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he he expects Canada and the U.S. to be in a trade war for the foreseeable future after having what he called a colorful but constructive call with U.S.

For those willing to navigate the complexities, small- and mid-cap companies could provide a silver lining in an otherwise cloudy economic landscape.

Pressure on corporate bond spreads, or the premium paid by companies over risk-free Treasuries, to widen will likely persist as investors grow cautious of the domestic economic outlook and await the implications of the global trade war.

Negotiations between the U.S. and its trading partners left investors hoping deals could be struck.  Unfortunately, it now appears the situation is getting out of hand.

The European Central Bank is cutting interest rates by a quarter percentage point, lowering credit costs for consumers and businesses to support an economy that is struggling to show solid growth