OECD data show global FDI down 6% in H1 2025, with U.S. outflows turning negative. Greenfield investments in AI and manufacturing remain strong, but M&A continues to slow.

Canada’s real GDP fell 0.3% in August, with Q3 growth estimated at 0.4% annualized. Economists warn of near-recession conditions as the Bank of Canada signals a pause in rate cuts.

Job vacancies in Canada dropped 2.4% in August to 457,400, the lowest since 2017. The job vacancy rate held at 2.6% as unemployment continues to rise.

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio warns that roughly 60% of Americans are being left behind as AI and automation accelerate inequality. U.S. growth is increasingly concentrated in the top 1%.

The Bank of Canada cut its policy rate to 2.25%, citing weak exports, trade uncertainty, and cooling inflation. Policymakers expect gradual recovery through 2026.

Fitch warns that fintech growth is reshaping the securities industry. Digital brokers and bank-affiliated firms stand to gain, while traditional domestic players risk losing market share amid AI and digital asset expansion.

Canada’s new federal budget will allocate $75 million for building-trade apprenticeship training and $97 million to speed up foreign credential recognition, as the government tackles skilled-worker shortages.

U.S. tariffs are hitting Canada’s economy, with exports down 26% and manufacturing output shrinking. Job growth has stalled, and foreign investors pulled $22.6 billion from Canadian markets.

A five-month “government impersonation” scheme shows why financial safety begins with choosing the right institution.

Grocery prices in Canada jumped 4% in September, led by a 28% surge in coffee and rising meat costs. Ai Financial reminds investors: inflation erodes cash, but smart investing helps preserve value.