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09/02/2026

S&P Global reported that Canada’s manufacturing sector expanded for a fifth straight month in August, albeit at a slightly slower pace than in July. Canada’s manufacturing sector has improved in 2026 compared to 2025, suggesting manufacturers and businesses have adapted to trade disruptions with the US.

However, the outlook is now clouded after fresh Canada-US trade tensions reemerged in late August.

09/02/2026

Canada’s inflation rate moved higher in July, with fuel and travel costs contributing to the increase.

Read more for a closer look at the latest inflation update: https://bit.ly/4zNZF8R

Consumer inflation rose in July as gas prices increased, according to Statistics Canada, with the consumer price index ticking up from June.

09/01/2026

Last Friday, Statistics Canada reported that Canada’s gross domestic product grew at a relatively sharp pace over the second quarter of 2026. In fact, it was the fastest pace of growth since early 2023 and well above the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) own forecast.

Despite the sharp improvement in the second quarter, trade tensions with the US flared up again in August, raising uncertainty towards the outlook for Canada’s economy over the remainder of 2026.

08/31/2026

The end of August turned out to be eventful after trade negotiations between Canada and the US fell apart, which resulted in the US imposing tariffs on Canada, and Canada saying it will also impose new tariffs on the US beginning on September 8.

This week will have several key economic announcements in Canada, which will garner attention from the investor community. Here’s what to watch for this week.

08/31/2026

Net worth is more than a headline number. It’s a snapshot of what you own, what you owe, and how your financial picture evolves over time.

Read the article to learn more about the factors that shape household wealth: https://bit.ly/4gsIAtp

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In the first quarter of 2026, the average Canadian household’s net worth topped a million dollars at $1.08 million, according to Statistics Canada.

08/30/2026

In this week’s Week Ahead, Avery Shenfeld makes the case that, even after last week’s breakdown in trade talks, Canada still needs to stay at the table with the U.S.

While reducing that dependence is an important long-term goal, his view is that the immediate priority is to keep dialogue open and work with U.S. allies who also have a stake in avoiding further escalation.

08/28/2026

Did you know economic and market performance can impact all aspects of your wealth plan from cash flow management to your investment strategy?

In the latest Weekly Market Roundup, our partners at CIBC Global Asset Management discuss recent economic data and how the markets reacted this week. If you’d like to discuss this commentary or have questions about your investment portfolio, please get in touch with your advisor or contact us to find an advisor in your area.

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Economic data Getting into a fight with a partner can get very nasty very fast as both parties know exactly what to say and what to do to make it hurt. Unfortunately, we got a taste of it this week after the unsuccessful attempt from Canada and the US to reach a new trade agreement.

08/28/2026

Statistics Canada released its Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours yesterday, providing a snapshot of Canada’s labour market in June. It found wage growth held steady even as hiring slowed, which could be a sign of a labour market gradually rebalancing.

08/28/2026

Auto thefts may be declining nationally, but for many people, concerns around vehicle security haven’t gone away. Read more for the latest numbers and useful context on why protecting high-value assets still matters: https://bit.ly/4wNsiA5

The report, released Tuesday, said auto theft in Canada is trending toward "pre-crisis levels" before 2021, when the number of auto thefts shot up.

08/27/2026

The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released two closely watched reports, and together they may shift the outlook for the US Federal Reserve Board’s (Fed’s) next interest rate decision.

July’s inflation figures came in where economists expected, monthly consumer spending paused and a revised look at second-quarter 2026 growth showed the US economy is holding up a little better than the headline number suggests.