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Andrew Grantham of CIBC says retail sales show a strong start to 2026, but rising gas prices could strain spending. Shelly Kaushik of BMO warns energy costs may weigh on consumers, testing momentum in the months ahead. hubs.la/Q047Z4Y50

Heela Donsky Walker of Robins Appleby LLP says second marriages and blended families require careful estate and family‑law planning to avoid disputes and unintended outcomes. hubs.la/Q047Y_Jp0

Donald Trump’s pause on strikes against Iran lifted market sentiment, with equities rising and oil prices falling. Markets reacted to easing geopolitical tension signals, though Iran denied any negotiations, underscoring ongoing uncertainty. hubs.la/Q047WF9C0

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CIRO is set to launch its Disgorgement Distribution Program on April 1, 2026. The program creates a process that allows money collected through enforcement actions to be returned to investors who were affected. hubs.la/Q047JQSk0

Ken Chen of Global X Canada explains why investors are turning to Chinese tech as an AI exposure beyond US markets. He says China’s focus on commercialization and efficiency offers diversification from US tech’s innovation‑heavy model. hubs.la/Q047JJwb0

Jeff Thorsteinson of Advisor Practice Management says waiting too long to hire limits growth. Advisors should track tasks, identify gaps, and hire for specific outcomes to free time, energy, and focus on what drives their practice. hubs.la/Q047BfPM0

Keith Reading of Morguard says falling rents are temporary. Slowing supply, rising immigration, and ongoing multifamily demand point to long-term resilience, urging investors to stay patient. hubs.la/Q047zHl90

Gene Kim of Summit Private Wealth remains agnostic on ex-US market trends, focusing instead on business fundamentals and risk-adjusted returns. Kim highlights discipline and diversification as key to long-term portfolio success. hubs.la/Q047pnzy0

Ashish Dewan of Vanguard Investments Canada outlines how prolonged Middle East conflict could lift oil prices and modestly boost Canada’s GDP, though higher inflation and uneven regional impacts may offset gains. hubs.la/Q047nxws0

The Bank of Canada elected to hold its key interest rate steady at 2.25 per cent on Wednesday. hubs.la/Q047mDZX0

Katelyn Aitcheson of Sun Life with GC Financial Solutions Group Inc. frames longevity as the core issue in women’s wealth planning, focusing on sustainable income, healthcare costs and ensuring money lasts as long as clients do. hubs.la/Q0478fbp0

Josh Nye of RBC Global Asset Management expects the Federal Reserve to hold rates as energy‑driven inflation complicates the outlook despite softer growth signals. hubs.la/Q0478n770

Following February’s loss of 84,000 jobs, Russell Investments’ BeiChen Lin says economic weakness and subdued CPI give the Bank of Canada room to cut rates despite markets pricing in hikes. hubs.la/Q046Zwbj0

A single advisor’s “high trade volume,” heavy margin use and concentrated bets on higher risk technology stocks have left National Bank Financial Inc. (NBF) facing a $1m fine for supervision failures. hubs.la/Q046YqLf0

Statistics Canada says the annual rate of inflation dipped below two per cent in February as the end of last year’s federal “tax holiday” helped take some steam out of the yearly price comparisons. hubs.la/Q046VBBB0

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The Competition Bureau has entered into a consent agreement with Chartwell Master Care LP to resolve competition concerns over Chartwell’s proposed purchase of six retirement homes in Ontario from Sifton Properties Limited. hubs.la/Q046MN_10

Drawing on on‑the‑ground observations, Sadiq Adatia of BMO Global Asset Management points to India’s growing specialization, tech integration and accelerating foreign investment as catalysts for durable momentum. hubs.la/Q046MrZ_0

Canada lost another 84,000 jobs in February with the employment rate falling 0.2 per cent to 60.6 per cent, unemployment rose by the same amount to 6.7 per cent. hubs.la/Q046Lqhp0