Amid surging redemption requests, Centurion limits withdrawals for its REIT while Nicola Wealth cuts distributions on its Canadian and U.S. real estate funds. Experts warn investors to stay cautious.

Fitch Ratings warns that private credit’s rapid expansion could amplify systemic shocks. With assets nearing $2.7 trillion by 2029, the sector shows “bubble-like” traits and needs stronger oversight.

Canada Life’s CIO warns that Canada’s economy faces rising recession risks. With inflation cooling and rate cuts ahead, investors should remain cautious as global growth stays sluggish.

Starbucks’ North American reset shutters 13 Toronto locations with just two days’ notice to staff. See the full list of closed stores and what the restructuring means for customers and workers.

RBC warns Canada is entering a peak aging phase as 2.7 million baby boomers prepare to retire. Labour force participation may fall 2+ points by 2030, amplifying shortage and growth risks.

As living costs rise, 75% of Canadians are cutting back on dining out, with 81% of young adults doing the same. Rising costs, shrinking margins, and shifting consumer habits put 41% of restaurants in loss.

Canada’s federal government has cut nearly 2,000 student positions between 2024 and 2025, with CRA hardest hit. Simultaneously, youth unemployment reached 14.6% in July — its highest in over a decade.

Learn Jobs’ signal-to-noise mindset to cut distractions and boost output. In investing, sift through market noise to focus on fundamentals and avoid impulsive trades.

PwC plans to reduce entry-level hiring by nearly one-third by 2028, citing AI, offshoring, and low turnover. Data science and AI roles emerge as new career pathways.

U.S. prosecutors and the SEC allege Canadian AI founder Matthew Hudson falsified financials to secure $120M in venture capital. He faces wire fraud and securities charges.