economic-policy

Minimum wage B.C

Get Ready for a Pay Raise: B.C. Minimum Wage Set to Increase in 2024

Exciting news for workers in British Columbia as the minimum wage is set to rise to $17.40 per hour on June 1, 2024. Find out more!

Estonia

Estonia's Economic Strategy: A Uniform Approach to Success

Discover how Estonia's consistent economic policy has led to prosperity!

Interest rates Canada

How Rising Oil Prices Impact Canada's Interest Rates

Discover how the record rise in oil prices could influence the Bank of Canada's decision on rate cuts.

Bank

When Forklifts Break and Banks Wake Up: Unlikely Connections!

Did you know a broken forklift could disrupt a food bank’s service but also send interest rates soaring in Japan? Learn all about it!

Pierre Fitzgibbon

Oops, He Did It Again! Quebec’s Superminister Fitzgibbon Resigns!

Hold onto your hats, Quebec! Pierre Fitzgibbon, the 'superministre' of economy and energy, has stepped down just before the parliamentary session kicks off!

Argentina

Argentina on a Tightrope: Funds or Fumbles?

Can Argentina’s economic future hang in the balance between change and continuity?

Tito Mboweni

Tito Mboweni: The Economic Jester Who Wore Serious Shoes!

South Africa and the world react to the passing of Tito Mboweni, the former Finance Minister who blended economic brilliance with humor!

Bank of Canada interest rate

Bank of Canada: Inflation's Rollercoaster Ride and Its Rate Cut Dilemma!

Hold on to your wallets, Canada! Inflation is back at 2%, and the Bank of Canada's rate cut plans are in a twist! Find out what this means for your finances!

Scott Bessent

Scott Bessent: Trump's Billionaire Pick Ready to Shake Up the Treasury!

Meet Scott Bessent, the hedge fund guru nominated by Trump for Treasury—will he cut regulations or just cut cake?

Scott Bessent

Scott Bessent: Trump’s Treasure Map to Financial Stability or Just a Pot of Gold at the End of a Rainbow?

Donald Trump’s latest Treasury pick has Wall Street buzzing! Will Scott Bessent be the gold nugget or the fool's gold in the economic treasure hunt?

Mark Carney

Mark Carney: From Banking to the Ballot Box – Can He Outshine Trudeau?

Mark Carney, the former Bank of Canada governor, is shaking things up by entering the race to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader! But can he truly build our economy or is it just politics as usual?

Mark Carney Daily Show

Mark Carney is on The Daily Show – Is a Leadership Bid in the Cards?

Former Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney is making headlines after his appearance on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Is he hinting at a Liberal leadership bid?

FOMC

FOMC Update: Rates on Hold – What's Cooking in the Economy?

The Fed hits pause on cutting rates! Wonder how Trump's tweets are impacting interest rates? Check out the latest FOMC scoop!