The latest data shows a solid, growing Canadian economy despite the concerns elicited by recent trade tensions and new U.S. tariffs. … READ MORE >
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Diving deeper into why Canada revised its U.S. seafood tariffs
Canada changed course and excluded U.S. seafood from its list of new tariffs—go a little deeper and you’ll see that supply chains are the core issue at play. … READ MORE >
Canada’s targeted response to new U.S. tariffs comes as disruption looms
Canada announced a series of targeted tariffs on C$27.6 billion of U.S. imports in response to recent U.S. levies—the latest barb in a tense trade stand-off. … READ MORE >
Seasonal distortions offer misguided look at U.S. labor market conditions
The U.S. economy is in a good spot heading into the second half of 2026 as the labor market is at full employment while job growth and wages do not imply second-round risks to the economy via the inflation channel. … READ MORE >
Practical agentic AI security guardrails for small- and medium-sized businesses
As the use of agentic AI platforms becomes a competitive advantage for businesses, implementing the right security guardrails is a critical step. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: Canada’s financial conditions and its monetary policy path
Policy rate cuts by the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve are in response to both countries’ economies absorbing adverse policy shocks along with a slowing pace of hiring and wage growth. … READ MORE >
Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 2.5% amid economic, labour challenges
The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate to 2.5 per cent as a slowing economy and rising unemployment likely contributed to the unexpected policy action. … READ MORE >
Canada’s economy in sore need of an interest rate cut as job losses mount
Canada’s economy lost jobs in back-to-back months for the first time since 2021, pushing the odds of an interest rate cut this month significantly higher. … READ MORE >
Rising inflation, increased spending complicate Fed’s next decision
While nominal gains in spending and income look strong on the topline, adjusting for inflation is necessary—and subsequently implies an economy that is growing just above 1 percent. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: U.S. economy stuck in neutral, key Citi index suggests
Recent developments imply a possible economic turning point in the business cycle—and understanding economic surprise indices is key. … READ MORE >