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

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.

Canada's economy continues to be on soft footing, while the U.S. continues to show signs of resilience as inflation declines on an annual basis. Meanwhile, economy activity in Europe is mixed, while since point to more stimulus in China.

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

The U.S. labour market shows signs of resilience and strength in September, while here in Canada all eyes are on the Bank of Canada meeting later this month. The conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, impacting energy markets.

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

Elder fraud can take many forms and is a growing problem in Canada and worldwide. With a general rise in online scams — and seniors’ increased adoption of smartphones and the internet — cyber crimes against Canada’s older population are resulting in

With cybercrime on the rise in Canada, it's important to know how to protect yourself and your family.

When businesses consider fraud protection measures, there is often a focus on technology – whether it’s installing new systems, upgrading software, or leaning on the technology of key partners. The reality is, employee education, processes and planning...