Employment Insurance Canada recipients rose to 541,000 in June 2025 — a 3.4% increase from May — with sales and service workers and older women among the most impacted.
A growing number of Gen Z Canadians are using TikTok, podcasts, and apps to navigate investing and personal finance — but experts warn of misinformation risks and emotional traps.
Canadian investors are increasingly turning to European equity ETFs, with over $323 million in inflows between January and April 2024 — 23 times more than the same period last year.
Over 88% of Canadian equity funds underperformed their benchmarks in 2024, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices. The report highlights consistent underperformance across multiple fund types.
A recent survey by Leger reveals that nearly half of Canadians lack a financial advisor, with many turning to friends or online sources during major wealth transitions. Advisors risk being left behind.
A new Statistics Canada report finds long-standing renters pay nearly 19% less than newcomers. Experts warn this rent gap may discourage relocation and reduce labour mobility.
A wave of bankruptcies is hitting the U.S. healthcare industry in 2025, with large firms like Prospect Medical and LifeScan Global seeking Chapter 11 protection. Experts point to rising labor costs and private equity pressures.
U.S. jobless claims hit 235,000; layoffs remain near historic lows.
David Rosenberg reveals how to navigate markets using Trump’s investment strategy.
Car ownership is becoming unaffordable in Canada. One Ontario woman borrowed at 12.64% interest and, after three years of $800 monthly payments, still owes nearly $30,000 — making auto loans the country’s third-largest household expense after housing and food.