Three reasons why 2024’s 2% inflation isn’t 2019’s 2%

 September 25, 2024 |Frances Donald, Nathan Janzen and Abbey Xu

Canada is back at 2% inflation, but it’s too soon to pop the champagne. What’s driving prices now looks very different from before the pandemic.

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Why Quality Sleep May Protect Against Dementia, Plus Strategies to Help You Sleep Better

 September 24, 2024 |Christine Morin
September, which is World Alzheimer’s Month, is coming to a close soon, which is why this article is timely. This article explores the connection between quality sleep and cognitive health – as well as strategies to help you snooze better, which I know...
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Microsoft Plans New $60 Billion Buyback, Raises Dividend 10%

 September 17, 2024 |Christine Morin
Microsoft announced a new $60 billion stock-buyback program, matching the largest repurchase plan the software giant has ever undertaken. It's also raising its quarterly dividend by 10%. The group has benefited in recent years from the rush to AI plays...
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Canadian inflation pressures eased further in August

Canadian inflation pressures eased further in August

 September 17, 2024 |Nathan Janzen and Abbey Xu
The slowing in year-over-year price growth to a 2.0% rate - the lowest since February 2021, and right in line with the Bank of Canada’s (BoC's) 2% inflation target - was largely driven by lower gasoline (and oil) prices but broader underlying inflation...
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"In Winter I Get Up at Night" Takes a Life's Memories by Storm

 September 16, 2024 |Christine Morin
“In Winter I Get up at Night” is written by celebrated Canadian author Jane Urquhart. The story, set in the 1920’s, is about a teacher, who travels snowy Saskatchewan roads on her way to visit schools in the 1950’s.
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Proof point: Financial returns after a post-secondary education have diminished

Proof point: Financial returns after a post-secondary education have diminished

 September 12, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia and Abbey Xu

The income earned by graduates has lagged tuition growth, particularly in fields such as engineering, architecture, and related sciences.

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Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, hones in on downside risk

Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, hones in on downside risk

 September 04, 2024 |Claire Fan

Growth in the third quarter is already looking to undershoot the BoC’s July forecast. We continue to expect another rate cut in October.

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