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October 23, 2024 | Criterion Capital Group


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How interest rate cuts are affecting the economy, the world's largest pumpkin, Gen Z vs the Boomers, and a visual history of the iPod on its 23rd birthday.

The Bank of Canada will be updating its interest rate policy this morning. RBC Global Asset Management looks at how the rate cuts have been affecting the economy.

World Heavyweight Champion. No, not boxing, pumpkins. In 1974, the world's heaviest pumpkin weighed 132 pounds. Last year's winner was 2,749 pounds, for an annual compound growth rate of over 6%!

I was recently at an event where the moderator asked - "what does a post-Baby Boomer world look like?" Then I stumbled upon this, a look at how Generation Z will be the largest, wealthiest and highest-spending generation in history.

23 years ago today, Apple introduced the original iPod. It was the first MP3 player to pack a mind-blowing  "1,000 songs in your pocket" and a 10-hour battery into a stunning 6.5-ounce package. Here's a visual history of the iPod.