Resilience meets uncertainty Global economic growth is stabilizing but remains underwhelming, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting 3.3% growth for 2025, steady from 2024…
Geopolitical risks are at the forefront of market concerns, with several flashpoints driving volatility. The U.S. & China relationship remains a powder keg, as trade…
News feeds are bustling with headlines about Trump’s tariffs taking effect. While this is a critical topic, other significant events are overshadowed. Senate confirmation hearings…
The trade war is here. Or is it really? Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump announced that his promised 25% tariffs against Canada and…
Competitiveness, intensity and passion define election seasons. The heat was on higher than ever in the 2024 US presidential election. Donald Trump’s win has sparked…
Canada’s inflation rate slowed during September In September, Canada’s inflation rate landed at 1.6% (Statistics Canada). This came after the Bank of Canada reached its…
The Bank of Canada’s rate cut on Oct. 23rd decreased its key interest rate to 3.75%. This is the first 50-basis-point cut since March 27,…
In February 2024, the average rent for a 1-bedroom unit in Canada reached $1,922 and $2,319 for a 2 bedroom. This reflects a 10.5% jump year-over-year and the…