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4 key themes from Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired 2025 conference
Bank Director’s 2025 Acquire or Be Acquired conference in January brought professionals from financial institutions together for an update on the economic landscape and to identify opportunities for growth and innovation. … READ MORE >
Housing starts plunge amid severe weather and elevated mortgage rates
The one-time seasonal factors that contributed to the decline should subside. Permits for new buildings and homes held up in January, rising by 0.1%. … READ MORE >
Market minute: Canadian dollar remains under duress
Should higher tariffs on Canada announced by the United States take effect, we would expect the value of the loonie to continue depreciating against the dollar. … READ MORE >
Canada’s consumer price index reaches 1.9% as tax holiday dampens inflation
Canada’s consumer price index reached 1.9 per cent in January as the GST/HST tax break played a major role in dampening inflation. With inflation largely stable, the Bank of Canada’s next move would depend largely on jobs data. … READ MORE >