Taking Stock with Amanda Lang
Taking Stock with Amanda Lang
A weekly series spotlighting the biggest and most significant news stories affecting the world of business and the economy. Taking Stock with Amanda Lang brings business stories from the global stage to Canadians every week and explains why they matter.Social links:
How much we know and don’t know about our finances
Taking Stock with Amanda Lang looks at the personal finances of Canadians: What you need to know. Debt management is critical. Investing for your future is key.
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Canada has dodged a recession…and should keep government spending in check
The Briefs: capital gains tax; household net worth hits record; U.S. holds interest rates steady; National Bank to buy Canadian Western Bank; U.S. complains about digital services tax. The Care Economy in Canada: What you Need to Know Business does not like the change to capital gains taxes
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Falling rate expectations
The Briefs - Bank of Canada lowers rates; Canada jobs fall flat; Canadian AI firm gets big investment; TD struggles with money laundering problems; NDP wants a cap on some grocery prices; CRTC to impose 5% levy on digital streamers Auto theft continues to hit new records Rates and housing, rates …
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Is a rate cut in the cards?
Soft economic numbers on Friday are likely the last data point before the Bank of Canada makes its next decision on interest rates next week. New numbers suggest Canadians are far more skeptical of AI than other countries are. Canadian businesses also aren’t buying in to AI as much as the rest of…
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Canada has gotten complacent about free trade
We’re taking a look at trade in Canada. With more than 1 in 6 Canadian jobs tied to exports, it’s a critical issue. But barriers within Canada and with other countries are holding us back. Businesses are feeling slightly more confident about the outlook, but risks remain. The trading relationship…
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Does minimum wage help or hurt affordability?
The Briefs: U.S inflation cools; Biden imposes tariffs on China; New EV supply plant; More retailers liquidate; Wildfires take hold. Wildfires in Canada: By The Numbers Financing big oil
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Is carbon capture and storage missing the mark?
The Briefs - The roundup of the week's top business stories; Canada jobs numbers; Nestle workers strike; TD faces money laundering probe; Lululemon accused of greenwashing. What do high insolvency rates tell us about the path ahead for the Canadian economy? Real estate transaction costs - By The …
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Why aren't we building homes?
The Briefs - Roundup of the top stories: Canada GDP is weak; U.S. Central bank signals rates may stay high longer; More home buyers are waiting for lower rates; London Drugs hit with cyberattack; Loblaw hit with boycott; pot gets re-classified in U.S. New warnings on every cigarette should deter s…
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Canada's productivity problem
The Briefs: Honda to build a new EV plant in Ontario; Competition questions about a big merger in agriculture; UN plastic agreement; wildfire season comes early; basic income lawsuit moves ahead. Amanda Lang speaks to Franco Terrazzano, federal director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation about t…
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Will affordability measures put home ownership into reach, or send prices up?
The Briefs: Federal Budget overview; Inflation in Canada; Homeowners bullish on prices; IMF raises global growth forecast; Arrests made in gold heist; Pipeline leak causes Alberta fire. Measures to spur growth in the budget - By The Numbers Amanda Lang speaks with Perrin Beatty, CEO of the Canadi…
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