Canada's 11-month inflation held at 2.2%. Food inflation hit 4.7%, driven by a 17.7% jump in beef and a 27.8% rise in coffee prices. Experts forecast BoC rates to hold through 2026.
Top investors discuss the shift to alternatives: Why the IPO market is "broken," how Stealth QE enables long-term holding, and the necessity of giving retail access to private markets.
UBS reports 287 new billionaires created in 2025, reaching $15.8T total wealth. Billionaires remain bullish on US stocks but diversify geographically toward Europe and China.
Multi-stimulus (rate cut, Stealth QE, future cuts promised, GDP upgrade) drives Dow to record high. All four positive signals indicate a sustained, strong market rally.
Moody's reports US commercial real estate transaction volume saw its first YOY negative growth in two years. High rates cause buyer-seller stalemate; Multifamily drops 27%.
Guide for advisors: Shift Gen Z life insurance pitch from legacy to lifetime value and financial foundation. Focus on empathy, education, and countering finfluencer advice.
Canadian ETFs hit record $13.8B inflow in Nov, y-t-d total > $100B. AiF warns investors: Record inflows signal high risk; commodities and leveraged products surge.
Vancouver real estate sales drop 15%. Inventory surge and buyer caution push benchmark prices down 4%-7% annually. Analysis of Q4 market trends.
Fitch reports Big Six banks' 2025 aggregate revenue grew 15%. Strong capital and AI investment position banks to weather macro challenges despite "deteriorating" sector outlook.
Fitch Ratings reports US banks increasing crypto exposure face growing reputational, liquidity, operational, and compliance risks despite regulatory acceptance.