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AI May Be Creating a “Quiet Period” in the Labor Market, Former Trump Advisor Warns | AiF News Bites
Former Trump economic advisor Kevin Hassett says AI-driven productivity gains may be slowing U.S. hiring,...
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Sweden’s Gripen offer could bring 10,000 jobs to Canada | AiF News Bites
SAAB says up to 10,000 jobs could be created if Canada chooses the Gripen fighter,...
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Canada inflation slows to 2.2% as gas prices fall, core inflation remains elevated | AiF News Bites
Canada’s inflation eased to 2.2% in October as gas prices plunged, though core inflation indicators...
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ETFs Move Toward Tailored Regulation as CSA Seeks to Strengthen Oversight | AiF News Bites
Canada’s securities regulators are proposing a new ETF-specific framework to enhance disclosure, require multiple market...
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Canada’s 2025 Budget Disappoints with Weak Sustainable Finance Commitments | AiF News Bites
Canada’s 2025 federal budget rehashes old sustainable finance policies, omits transition plans, and weakens greenwashing...
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Bank of Canada to Cut 10% of Workforce by Mid-2025 Amid Federal Austerity Plan | AiF News Bites
The Bank of Canada will eliminate 10% of its staff — about 225 positions —...
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Ontario Fiscal Update to Focus on Infrastructure and Jobs Amid University Funding Crisis| AiF News Bites
Ontario’s fall fiscal update will emphasize jobs and infrastructure as universities face severe funding pressures...
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High Living Costs Push Canadians to Delay Home Purchases and Retirement Savings| AiF News Bites
A new survey shows 58% of Canadians have delayed major life goals like buying a...
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Toronto Homeowner Locked Out After Missing One Mortgage Payment as GTA Faces Wave of Power-of-Sale Listings| AiF News Bites
A 63-year-old Toronto homeowner lost her house after one missed payment as GTA power-of-sale cases...
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Laid Off at 52 With $250K in RRSPs and No Pension? Financial Experts Outline a Clear Retirement Plan| AiF News Bites
Financial experts say Canadians laid off at 52 with $250K in RRSPs can still retire...
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200,000 Canadians on Wealthsimple Credit Card Waitlist: Priority for High-Value Clients Sparks Frustration| AiF News Bites
Wealthsimple’s new credit card drew 200,000 applicants, but slow rollouts and higher fees frustrate users....
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How Advisors Can Reach the Next Generation by Solving Senior Clients’ Pain Points| AiF News Bites
To retain assets across generations, advisors must focus on senior clients’ pain points. Building trust...
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Why Single-Stock ETFs Are Surging: Leverage, Covered Calls, and High-Yield Opportunities | AiF News Bites
Canadian ETF issuers Harvest, Ninepoint, and Purpose expand single-stock ETFs with 25% leverage and covered...
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OECD: Global Cross-Border Investment Weakens, U.S. FDI Outflows Turn Negative | AiF News Bites
OECD data show global FDI down 6% in H1 2025, with U.S. outflows turning negative....
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Canada’s Economy Shrinks 0.3% in August, Bank of Canada Likely to Pause Rate Cuts | AiF News Bites
Canada’s real GDP fell 0.3% in August, with Q3 growth estimated at 0.4% annualized. Economists...
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Canada’s Job Vacancies Fall to Lowest Level Since 2017, Labour Market Weakens | AiF News Bites
Job vacancies in Canada dropped 2.4% in August to 457,400, the lowest since 2017. The...
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Ray Dalio Warns: 60% of American Workers Are Being Left Behind | AiF News Bites
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio warns that roughly 60% of Americans are being left behind as...
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Bank of Canada Cuts Policy Rate to 2.25% Amid Slow Growth and Cooling Inflation | AiF News Bites
The Bank of Canada cut its policy rate to 2.25%, citing weak exports, trade uncertainty,...
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Fitch Warns: Fintech Growth Is Disrupting Traditional Securities Firms | AiF News Bites
Fitch warns that fintech growth is reshaping the securities industry. Digital brokers and bank-affiliated firms...
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Canada’s Federal Budget to Allocate Millions for Job Retraining and Faster Foreign Credential Recognition | AiF News Bites
Canada’s new federal budget will allocate $75 million for building-trade apprenticeship training and $97 million...
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Tariffs Weigh on Canada’s Economy: Exports, Manufacturing Output Fall and Job Growth Stalls | AiF News Bites
U.S. tariffs are hitting Canada’s economy, with exports down 26% and manufacturing output shrinking. Job...
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Ontario Seniors Lose $1 Million After Computer Pop-Up Scam: A Costly Reminder to Trust Only Regulated Institutions | AiF News Bites
A five-month “government impersonation” scheme shows why financial safety begins with choosing the right institution.
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Canada’s Grocery Prices Surge Again: Coffee Up 28%, Inflation Returns to the Dinner Table | AiF News Bites
Grocery prices in Canada jumped 4% in September, led by a 28% surge in coffee...
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