How Canada’s new immigration targets will impact the economy

How Canada’s new immigration targets will impact the economy

October 31, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia
The Canadian government has been under growing pressure to align the inflow of newcomers to the country with current labour market needs and infrastructure capacity—which prompted a massive reversal of the post-pandemic immigration plan set by the federal...
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The end of China’s challenging chapter?

The end of China’s challenging chapter?

October 31, 2024 |Frédérique Carrier

China’s economy is struggling. A coordinated stimulus to curb the crippling housing crisis and support local governments is being announced. We explore the measures undertaken and contemplated and their potential implications for portfolios.

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Wednesday Linkfest

October 30, 2024 |Criterion Capital Group

The latest North American Family Office Report, mind blowing facts about the U.S., the rights of the beneficiaries of a will and trick or treating around the globe.

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Video: Bank of Canada cuts again in October. Find out why and what lies ahead.

Bank of Canada cuts again in October. Find out why and what lies ahead.

October 24, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point in October, to 3.75%.

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Wednesday Linkfest

October 23, 2024 |Criterion Capital Group

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.

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BoC accelerates pace of rate cuts

October 23, 2024 |Claire Fan

The level of the overnight rate is still restrictive at 3.75% and the BoC in the press release hinted at future rate cuts will follow to support a return to stronger GDP growth.

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Wednesday Linkfest

October 16, 2024 |Criterion Capital Group

Recession fears are receding, checking the weather on the day you were born, facts and myths surrounding the U.S. national debt and why movie theater popcorn tastes so good.

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New listings shoot higher in most major markets

New listings shoot higher in most major markets

October 07, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia

The influx is continuing to build inventory—which is still hovering near the equivalent of four months of supply.

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The price of Fed rate cut success is steep, but not too steep

The price of Fed rate cut success is steep, but not too steep

October 02, 2024 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

The Fed has finally aggressively lowered interest rates. While a steeper yield curve reflects the market’s optimism that rate cuts will shore up the economic outlook, further steepness could be a sign the Fed will cut rates deeply, likely due to a re

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Wednesday Linkfest

October 02, 2024 |Criterion Capital Group

The head of RBC Royal Trust thinks struggling young Canadians still retire well, the top drone photos of 2024, a closer look at inflation post-Covid, and a trip down the (Internet) memory lane.

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