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Source: Financialpost September 06, 2023

'Things are dismal': Canadians' view of economy deteriorates on eve of Bank of Canada rate decision, poll finds

Only 33% of people believe economic outlook will improve over next 60 days Canadians’ view of the state of the economy continues to deteriorate, a new poll suggests, just as the Bank of Canada prepares to announce its latest interest rate decis...

Financial Times Source: Financialpost September 06, 2023

Why isn't Canada an economic giant?

Financial Times: Nation has vast potential, yet underperforms on the global stage Canada rarely makes the global news. When it does, it is often in reference to the exploits of Canadian entertainers — Justin Bieber, Céline Dion and Drake. For a...

Source: Financialpost September 05, 2023

It could be time for investors to plant some seeds in these underappreciated sectors

Martin Pelletier: These 3 sectors are boasting annual yields as high as 9-15% Like many of those who grew up in the Prairies, I come from a family with strong farming roots, so I know that having patience is ingrained in a farmer’s makeup, whic...

Source: Financialpost September 05, 2023

No need for the Bank of Canada to raise rates again: CIBC

Watch CIBC economist Benjamin Tal on the state of the Canadian economy Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist at CIBC Capital Markets, talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about the state of the economy and whether the Bank of Canada will h...

Source: Financialpost September 04, 2023

Canada Orders Wealth One Bank Shareholders to Divest

Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland instructed three of the founding investors of Wealth One Bank of Canada to divest their stakes in the lender, Globe & Mail reported Saturday, citing documents obtained through an access to information request...

Source: Financialpost September 04, 2023

Scotiabank unveils changes to leadership team

Moves follow retirement of current chief human resources officer Barb Mason at end of 2023 Bank of Nova Scotia is making several changes to its senior leadership team, including naming a new human resources chief and a new head of digital trans...

Source: Financialpost September 03, 2023

Posthaste: Canadian students giving up necessities, goals to pursue post-secondary education

79% of students believe the amount of debt they take on during school can be 'debilitating' We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. P...

Source: Financialpost September 03, 2023

Variable and fixed mortgage rates are rising

Watch: Mortgage broker and lowest rates expert Leah Zlatkin discusses the outlook for mortgage rates Leah Zlatkin, mortgage broker and lowest rates expert, talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about how variable and fixed mortgage rates a...

Source: Financialpost September 03, 2023

Starfield review: A sci-fi saga for the masses

Bethesda's massive new space opera isn't perfect, but its accessible approach to open galaxy gaming should find a wide audience Score: 8.5/10 Platform: Xbox Series X (reviewed); also available for Windows PCsDeveloper: Bethesda Game StudiosPubl...

Source: BNN Bloomberg September 02, 2023

U.S. stock rally wanes at end of best week since June

A rally in stocks faded as bond yields climbed after a strong manufacturing report offset optimism with jobs data signaling the Federal Reserve is close to ending its hiking cycle. The S&P 500 closed with a small advance ahead of Monday’s U.S. holiday, whi...