Canadian Economy News 3 December 2025

RBC stock heads into new week near C$233 after Canada jobs surprise

Royal Bank of Canada shares closed Friday up 0.7% at C$232.72, trailing gains by other major Canadian banks. Canada’s main stock index surged 1.5% as metals rebounded. January jobs data showed a loss of 24,800 positions but a lower 6.5% unemployment rate. RBC’s Q1 earnings are due Feb. 26.

7 February 2026

Canadian Economy·Stock Market·TSX:RY.TO

Trump’s Greenland tariff threat hits TSX as Canadian stocks slide and inflation keeps BoC in focus

Canadian and U.S. stocks dropped sharply Tuesday after new U.S. tariff threats linked to Greenland and global bond market jitters. The S&P/TSX Composite fell 1%, its worst day in two months, led by a 4% slide in technology shares. Gold jumped as investors sought safety. The Canadian dollar gained, trading near 1.3865 per U.S. dollar, after inflation data and currency moves.

21 January 2026

Canadian Economy·Inflation·Stock Market·TSX:CM·TSX:TD

Constellation Software resets CSU.DB debenture rate to 8.6% as Canada’s inflation cools

Constellation Software will cut the interest rate on its Series 1 debentures to 8.6% from 8.9% effective March 31, 2026. The new rate reflects Canada’s 2025 annual-average CPI increase of 2.1% plus a fixed 6.5% spread. Statistics Canada reported the CPI figure earlier this month. The current 8.9% rate remains in place until March 30.

21 January 2026

Canadian Economy·Stock Market·Technology·TSX:CSU

Canada debt survey: 71% expect cost of living to worsen in 2026, MNP index shows

Seventy-one percent of Canadians expect the cost of living to worsen in 2026, according to MNP’s Consumer Debt Index. Forty-one percent are just $200 away from missing bill payments. In Atlantic Canada, 61% foresee greater housing pressures, but few seek professional help. Many are cutting expenses, while about a third avoid addressing financial issues.

21 January 2026

Canadian Economy

CRA locks in the 2026 TFSA limit at C$7,000 — and warns your room number may be wrong for months

The Canada Revenue Agency set the 2026 TFSA contribution limit at C$7,000 and warned that 2025 records won’t be updated until April. Early deposits may risk over-contribution penalties if savers miscalculate their available room. Investors are favoring low-cost funds and dividend stocks such as Fortis and Bank of Montreal, both offering yields above 3%.

18 January 2026

Canadian Economy

Gas prices jump again in Canada’s Maritimes: What drivers in Halifax, N.B. and P.E.I. paid overnight

Halifax gas rose 4.9 cents to 132.4 cents per litre Friday, while diesel climbed 5.7 cents to 160.1. New Brunswick capped regular at 136.7 and diesel at 172.4. Prince Edward Island set minimums at 143.3 for regular and 172.3 for diesel. Provincial regulators adjusted fuel price bands overnight across the Maritimes.

17 January 2026

Canadian Economy

BCE price target shake-up: RBC lifts to C$38 as Scotiabank, Desjardins trim theirs

RBC Capital Markets raised its BCE price target to C$38, keeping an Outperform rating, while Scotiabank and Desjardins trimmed their targets but maintained positive outlooks. BCE shares traded near C$33.6 in Toronto Thursday morning. Desjardins cited BCE’s high debt and slim net margin, while RBC expects operating growth to pick up in 2026.

15 January 2026

Canadian Economy·Stock Market·TSX:BCE

Debt worries rise: MNP survey says most Canadians expect higher costs and weaker economy in 2026

Seventy-one percent of Canadians expect living costs to rise in 2026, according to MNP’s latest survey. Forty-one percent say they are less than $200 away from missing monthly bill payments. MNP’s Consumer Debt Index rose to 87, bucking its usual December decline.

13 January 2026

Canadian Economy

RBC stock: What to know before markets reopen after Canada’s jobs report

Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.8% in December, despite 8,200 new jobs, Statistics Canada said Friday. Royal Bank of Canada shares closed up 0.2% in Toronto at C$235.52, while the U.S. listing slipped 0.2% to $169.19. The Canadian dollar fell 0.3% for its biggest weekly drop in nearly a year. Investors are watching for U.S. Supreme Court rulings Jan. 14 and the Bank of Canada meeting Jan. 28.

11 January 2026

Canadian Economy·NYSE:RY·Stock Market·TSX:RY.TO

RBC stock: Eurasia Group pact and Canada jobs put two dates on investors’ radar

Royal Bank of Canada will begin a three-year partnership with Eurasia Group in 2026, including a US-Canada summit in Toronto next June. RBC shares dipped 0.2% in New York and rose 0.2% in Toronto on Friday. Canada’s December jobs report showed 8,200 new positions and a 6.8% unemployment rate. The Bank of Canada announces its next rate decision Jan. 28.

10 January 2026

Canadian Economy·NYSE:RY·Stock Market·TSX:RY

Canada’s 2026 TFSA limit is $7,000 as tax brackets rise: key CRA dates ahead

Canada’s federal income tax brackets for 2026 will rise 2% with inflation, and the lowest rate will be 14%, according to CRA payroll tables. The TFSA annual limit remains C$7,000, with new room added Jan. 1. The RRSP contribution deadline for the 2025 tax year is March 2, 2026, and the tax filing deadline is April 30, 2026, for most individuals. Overcontributions to a TFSA incur a 1% monthly penalty.

30 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Retirement Planning·TSX:XEQT·TSX:ZCN

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) Weekend Briefing: Canadian Stocks Head Into the Final 2025 Sessions Near Record Highs as Gold and Silver Smash Records

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at 31,999.76 on Dec. 24, down 0.2% in light trading before the holiday break. Metals surged globally while Toronto was shut, with silver hitting a record and gold reaching new highs. Oil prices dropped 2.8% in the U.S. session Friday. The TSX resumes trading Monday for the final sessions of 2025.

27 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Precious Metals·Stock Market

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) Today: S&P/TSX Composite Hits a Record High, Holiday Trading Hours, and 2026 Forecasts — Dec. 21, 2025

Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index closed at a record 31,755.77 on Friday, up 1% in heavy trading, capping a volatile but positive week. The index is up 28.4% year-to-date, pacing for its strongest annual gain since 2009. Tech and mining shares led Friday’s rebound after mid-December losses in energy. The Bank of Canada’s policy rate remains at 2.25%, with inflation steady at 2.2% in November.

21 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Trading Hours

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Today (December 9, 2025): 2.25% Policy Rate, 4.45% Prime and a Likely Long Pause Ahead

As of today, December 9, 2025, the Bank of Canada’s policy interest rate is 2.25%, and Canada’s prime rate sits at 4.45%. This level was set at the October 29 decision, when the central bank delivered its fourth quarter‑point cut of the year and signalled it may now be done easing. Scotiabank+2Ratehub.ca+2 With the final rate announcement of 2025 scheduled for Wednesday, December 10 at 9:45 a.m. ET, markets and economists almost unanimously expect the Bank of Canada (BoC) to hold rates steady and begin a prolonged pause. Bank of Canada+2Global News+2 Below is a detailed, news‑style breakdown of where the Bank of Canada interest rate stands today, what’s

9 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Financial Forecasts·Interest Rates·TSX:BNS

Bank of Canada Set to Hold Interest Rate at 2.25% on December 10, 2025 as Markets Bet on Long Pause

OTTAWA — December 9, 2025 The Bank of Canada is set to make its final interest rate decision of the year on Wednesday, December 10, and virtually everyone watching expects the same outcome: no move. The central bank’s target for the overnight rate is widely forecast to remain at 2.25 per cent, cementing what many economists believe will be the start of a long pause after one of the most aggressive cutting cycles among advanced economies.Bank of Canada+ 2Bank of Canada+ 2 The decision will be announced at 9:45 am Eastern, followed by a press conference with Governor Tiff Macklem

9 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Interest Rates

Canada Stock Market Today, December 5, 2025: TSX Slips From Record High as Jobs Shock Reshapes Rate Expectations

Toronto – Friday, December 5, 2025, around 12:30 p.m. EST Canada’s stock market is taking a breather near record territory today. Around midday, the S&P/TSX Composite Index was trading roughly 0.3–0.4% lower, hovering in the 31,350–31,400 range after setting a record close just a day earlier. Tech and health‑care names are leading the pullback, while energy and retail stocks are helping cushion the fall.MarketScreener+2Barchart.com+2 At the same time, a surprisingly strong November jobs report and a stronger Canadian dollar are reinforcing market expectations that the Bank of Canada will hold its policy rate at 2.25% on December 10, and very

5 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Interest Rates·TSX

Bank of Canada Rate Cuts Are Likely Over: What a 2.25% Policy Rate Means for Mortgages, Housing and TSX Mid‑Cap Stocks

Published: December 5, 2025 Key Points 1. Where Bank of Canada Rates Stand Now The Bank of Canada’s key policy rate currently sits at 2.25%, after an October 29 cut of 25 basis points from 2.50%. Bank of Canada+1 That October move capped a powerful easing cycle totaling 275 basis points of cuts—“one of the most aggressive among G10 economies,” as Reuters puts it. Reuters In its October policy statement, the BoC stressed that: Crucially, the Bank signalled in October that the current rate is “about the right level” to keep inflation near target while supporting an economy in transition

5 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Interest Rates·Stock Market

EQ Bank 2025: PC Financial Acquisition, New Business Banking Platform, and What It All Means for Canadians

As of December 4, 2025, EQ Bank – the digital arm of Equitable Bank and the flagship brand of EQB Inc. – is at a turning point. In less than 24 hours, the bank has: Here’s a detailed look at the latest news, forecasts, and analysis – and what it could mean for savers, small-business owners and investors. Key takeaways at a glance Who – and what – is EQ Bank in 2025? EQ Bank is the direct‑to‑consumer digital banking platform of Equitable Bank, itself a wholly owned subsidiary of EQB Inc., now Canada’s seventh-largest bank by assets. EQB Investor

4 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Financial Technology·Mergers and Acquisitions·TSX:EQB

Canada Stock Market Today, December 3, 2025: TSX Rises as Bank Earnings, Energy Rally and Enbridge Outlook Lift Sentiment

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index pushed higher on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as fresh earnings from the country’s biggest banks, a rally in energy stocks and a bullish profit outlook from Enbridge helped offset worrying signals from the services economy and housing market. By around midday, the S&P/TSX Composite Index was up just over 100 points, trading near 31,150 — a gain of roughly 0.3% on the day and a recovery from Tuesday’s 0.17% decline that left the benchmark at 31,049.28. Winnipeg Free Press+1 Real‑time providers later showed the index hovering in the 31,100–31,150 range and moving toward about

3 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Energy Sector·NYSE:ENB·TSX

Canada 2026 Tax Brackets and CRA Changes: New Rates, CPP/EI, TFSA and RRSP Limits Explained

As of December 3, 2025, Canadians finally have a clear picture of what their 2026 tax year will look like. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has published its 2026 indexation fact sheet, and Ottawa’s “middle‑class tax cut” is beginning to filter through the numbers.Canada+1 Since November 27, Jamie Golombek’s deep‑dive on the new CRA figures, CTV News’ explainer on how much you’ll be taxed in 2026, and a fresh Global News story on December 2 about changing federal tax brackets have all pushed these changes into the headlines.Jamie Golombek+2iask.ca+2 Here’s a detailed breakdown of what’s changing — and what it

3 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Retirement Planning

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Tower Semiconductor stock jumps again on Nvidia optics tie-up as earnings near

8 February 2026

Tower Semiconductor shares rose 7.7% to $139.04 Friday after announcing a collaboration with Nvidia on AI data-center networking. The stock touched $141 intraday and gained another 1% after hours. Investors await Tower’s Feb. 11 earnings for details on its silicon photonics work. No financial terms or shipment timeline were disclosed.

Longsys Electronics stock heads into Monday after new guarantees; what 301308 investors watch next

8 February 2026

Longsys disclosed new guarantees for a 100 million yuan Hong Kong loan and a $9 million Brazil credit line, bringing its total approved guarantee quota to 11 billion yuan and outstanding guarantees to 5.81 billion yuan. The company said all guarantees are for consolidated subsidiaries and within approved limits. Shares closed at 288 yuan Friday, down 1.6%. China inflation and credit data are due this week.

MACOM stock price steadies near highs into Monday after earnings pop and fresh filings

8 February 2026

MACOM shares rose 3.5% to $235.87 Friday after the company reported fiscal Q1 revenue of $271.6 million and raised its full-year data center growth outlook to 35–40%. Fidelity’s FMR LLC disclosed a 10.7% stake, while shareholder Susan Ocampo filed to potentially sell up to 100,000 shares. Stifel raised its price target to $255. MACOM expects to repay $161 million in convertible notes in March.

LONGi Green Energy stock in focus: 1.65 bln yuan patent fee signals higher costs as China solar outlook softens

8 February 2026

LONGi Green Energy’s Shanghai A-shares closed up 0.7% at 18.36 yuan on Friday after a 1.65 billion yuan BC solar patent licensing deal was disclosed this week. The agreement, involving Aiko Solar and Maxeon, set a price for key solar IP as industry forecasts point to a drop in China’s 2026 new solar installations.

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