Dave Bedford, PFP, B Comm-Scotiabank Investment Specialist

Canadian GDP posts second straight monthly gain on resource sector strength. Fed holds rates steady but three officials dissent in favour of a hike. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – August 4, 2026 amazonaws.com

U.S. announces new 50% tariffs on select Canadian goods. Canadian inflation softens, setting the stage for more dovish policy. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – July 27, 2026 amazonaws.com

Bank of Canada holds rate steady, strikes more constructive tone on economy. U.S. inflation cools to 3.5% in June as energy prices retreat. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – July 20, 2026 amazonaws.com

Canadian employment rises for second straight month as jobless rate improves. U.S. services sector continues to expand, though momentum shows signs of cooling. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – July 13, 2026 amazonaws.com

Conflict in the Middle East continued to drive energy market volatility. Inflation pressures return following stronger energy and producer prices. Read more in our latest edition of Monthly Investment Monitor.

Monthly Investment Monitor - July 2026 scotiafunds.com

Canada's GDP rebounds sharply in April, easing recession concerns. U.S. job growth slows sharply in June as hiring momentum cools. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – July 6, 2026 amazonaws.com

Canada's headline inflation surges to 3.2% in May, driven by energy costs. U.S. inflation gauge climbs to three-year high, reinforcing Fed's hawkish shift. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – June 29, 2026 amazonaws.com

Fed holds rates steady but strikes hawkish tone in first meeting under Warsh. U.S. and Iran sign deal to end conflict, reopen Strait of Hormuz. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – June 22, 2026 amazonaws.com

Bank of Canada holds rates, signals patience on future moves. U.S. headline inflation climbs to three-year high, but core pressures remain contained. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – June 15, 2026 amazonaws.com

Canadian labour market surges in May, easing recession concerns. U.S. labour market accelerates in May, complicating Fed's rate outlook. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – June 8, 2026 amazonaws.com