The Bank of Canada (BoC) has announced another 25% interest rate cut this morning. It was widely expected by analysts, that the BoC would do a one-and-done jumbo cut of 50 basis points. One analyst Avery Shenfeld, chief economist with the Canadian Imperial Bank ...
Lyndsay Malchuk
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January 29, 2025
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The Bank of Canada (BoC) has implemented a 50-basis-point interest rate cut. This is in responds to a weakening labor market and a 5-year bond yield drop to 2.8%. With unemployment at 6.8%—its highest since 2017 (excluding pandemic years)—the move aims to stimulate the ec...
Lyndsay Malchuk
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December 11, 2024
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Bitcoin has recently experienced a significant surge, with its price reaching an all-time high of over $99,500 before stabilizing around $95,081. This remarkable growth is attributed to increased institutional adoption and favorable regulatory developments. Notably, ...
Lyndsay Malchuk
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November 29, 2024
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This week, the TSX experienced a roller-coaster of wins and losses, yet managed to break a record high. In the face of this dynamic trading environment, three companies have stood out for their notable achievements and promising outlooks. When the Clevela...
Jonathon Brown
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October 17, 2024
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Brianne Gardner , senior wealth manager at Velocity Investments, Raymond James Canada, recently joined The Market Online to discuss her fall stock picks, companies to watch and her market insights on the financial sector, interest rates and the U.S. election. As y...
Coreena Robertson
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October 7, 2024
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This week, the TSX reached a record high, reflecting investor optimism. However, the market stepped back slightly as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified, particularly between Israel, Lebanon, and Iran. These events have significantly impacted the energy...
Jonathon Brown
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October 3, 2024
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June’s inflation rate reduced to 2.7 percent from 2.9 percent in May, giving the BOC a reason to lower the current policy interest rate. On June 5 the Bank of Canada lowered the interest rate 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent, and experts are betting on ano...
Coreena Robertson
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July 24, 2024
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These leap-days are a rare treat. Not only is it an extra day to hold off on rent/mortgage payments, but an extra day to take stock of February’s wild ride. Last week, we saw the TSX hit a 22-month high while major U.S. indices also had their best pe...
Jonathon Brown
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February 29, 2024
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If you face a financial emergency, traditional loans may not be a viable option if you have bad credit. So what can you do when you need quick cash – especially close if you need cash for Christmas gifts during the festive season? The best online payday loans are an a...
Dominic Castleberry
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December 11, 2023
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Fineqia International Inc. (CSE:FNQ) is a digital asset business. It makes investments from its own balance sheet, targeting early stage companies; businesses in blockchain, fintech, artificial intelligence and NFTs. Its platform also helps to brings crowd investors luc...
Brieanna McCutcheon
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October 31, 2023
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