Gold still a safe haven in a crazy world
Heightened uncertainty, geopolitical risk is boosting the precious metal
- By: James Langton
- September 1, 2025 September 1, 2025
- 11:19
Payroll employment in several sectors on downward trend: Statistics Canada
U.S. tariffs hit Canadian exports hard in first half of 2025
Washington can evoke other legislation as a legal basis for tariffs, but they come with limitations
Q2 tariff shock was shortlived
The federal government is to deliver Budget 2025 in October
Exchange seeks to create a "one-stop shop" that cuts admin costs
But an early estimate indicates a rise of 0.1% in July
Counter-tariffs boost income, but spending widens deficit
Total revenue falls slightly to $246.8M
Core prices climb while consumer spending shows resilience
Manufacturing, retail sectors hardest hit with employment declines this year
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
Report calls for action on data gaps, surveillance, leverage
Trade deficit remains unchanged amid shifting tariff policy, Fitch reports
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds
Policy failed to cover hedge fund investment that turned out to be a fraud
Firm allegedly touted stocks on social media, while selling its holdings
Plus, GreenShield buys Kii Health's Canadian mental health services segment
The honours will be presented Feb. 12, at the association's Embrace the Challenge event
Start with flexibility, tax efficiency, simplicity
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
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups