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Another rate cut delivered by the Bank of Canada, while U.S. GDP continues to surprise to the upside. Meanwhile Europe lays the groundwork for further rate cuts, while economic turmoil continues in Asia. Grab your coffee and read to learn to more!

After a first interest rate cut in June, the Bank of Canada (BoC) again lowered its key overnight rate by 25 basis points at its meeting Wednesday, to 4.5%. The move was in line with market and our own expectations ahead of the announcement.

How indoor agriculture can serve as a local food source in northern—and urban—settings

The latest Business Outlook Survey largely confirmed further normalizing in a few key areas that the central bank has deemed critical to future inflation trends.

U.S. inflation is coming down, fueling speculation for a rate cut in September. Meanwhile here in Canada we discussed the breadth of the rally we have seen in Canadian equities. Read more about how this week impacted your investment plan.

Canadian and U.S. labour force data out this week reflects a slowdown in economic activity, while an election result in the UK changes the political and economic landscape in Europe. Read more to understand how this week has impacted investments.

There hasn’t been this much rental housing under construction in Canada in a generation—which is encouraging news given the acute supply shortages across the country. But even more construction will be needed as rental demand continues to rise rapidly...