U.S. effective tariff rate down on trade deals
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
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Economic growth outlook remains weak, inflation forecasts moderate
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Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
Start with flexibility, tax efficiency, simplicity
Labour survey shows first net loss of jobs since August
Brokers, MGAs, software providers and TPAs set to evolve
Sharp drops for big tech companies yanked the U.S. market lower
Firm allegedly touted stocks on social media, while selling its holdings
Agency sanctions breaches of anti-money laundering rules
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Some borrowers are extending their amortization periods to lower their monthly payments
Plan sponsor OPSEU calls for an investigation into vice-chair Kareen Stangherlin
Chip, software companies up as 'bargain hunters' step in
Rents are still 12.9% higher than levels seen before the Covid pandemic
They rose 2.3% in 2025, while business insolvencies fell by 21.8%
Unique provision aims to balance interests, provide greater certainty
Agency seeks feedback on new due diligence standards, enforcement
Regulators flag retail investor issues, market structure, resilience for 2026
187 mutual funds, 117 ETFs and 114 seg funds were recognized
GoSmart targets newer investors, excludes mutual funds, GICs, bonds, options
Plus, GreenShield buys Kii Health's Canadian mental health services segment
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups
Canadian ETF sales exceeded $100 billion for the first time in 2025