Your Morning Java Update

Your Morning Java Update - Week of March 22, 2024

March 22, 2024 |Matthew Valeriati

A downside surprise for Canadian inflation, while the U.S. Fed holds rates steady. Abroad, conditions in Europe continue to improve while China continues to manage a real estate crisis that threatens to derail economic growth.

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Your Morning Java Update - Week of March 15, 2024

March 15, 2024 |Matthew Valeriati

Canada's economy continues to be on soft footing, while despite U.S. CPI ticking up slightly markets continue to rally. Improvements in Europe and changes to Japan's monetary policy reflect the changes 2024 is bringing. Read to learn more.

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Your Morning Java Update - Week of March 7, 2024

March 08, 2024 |Matthew Valeriati

Canadian unemployment is on the rise, while the U.S. labour market remains strong. Wage growth and progress on the inflation from in the EU increase the odds of early rate cuts in the region.

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The five flags “watch list”: Protecting our most vulnerable

The five flags “watch list”: Protecting our most vulnerable

March 08, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management
Exploiting and harming those most vulnerable in our society is on the rise. Here are five signs of elder abuse to be on the watch for. While many Canadians look forward to enjoying the later years of their lives - either in full retirement or for some...
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The Fiendish Five – five common scams to be on the lookout for

The Fiendish Five – five common scams to be on the lookout for

March 08, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management
As our online lives continue to expand, cybercriminals are also increasing their nefarious efforts. To fight back, here are five common cyber scams to be aware of, and tips on how to avoid them. In the pre-Internet world, the most common method of theft...
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Protecting your business: Four scams to look out for

Protecting your business: Four scams to look out for

March 08, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management
Whether you run a manufacturing business, an online consulting firm or a florist shop, you have information that is valuable to crafty cyber criminals. That’s why it’s important for small to medium-sized businesses to have a cybersecurity plan in place...
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BoC holds rates steady in March

BoC holds rates steady in March

March 07, 2024 |Claire Fan, Economist, Royal Bank of Canada

The Bank of Canada (BoC) held the overnight rate unchanged for a fifth consecutive meeting, extending a pause that started after the last hike in July last year. 

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Your Morning Java Update - Week of March 1, 2024

March 01, 2024 |Matthew Valeriati

Canada's GDP ended 2023 on a positive note giving the Bank of Canada room to breathe. Elsewhere, the U.S. economy continues to maintain solid footing while the EU inflation story improves and China continues to experience an economic slowdown.

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