AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCanada-EU Investment: Canada and the EU launched an “Alliance for the Future,” with plans to deepen cooperation in critical minerals, AI and digital trade. The European Investment Bank is also preparing to support Canadian critical-mineral projects; the scope of any closer institutional partnership remains to be worked out. Crypto Risks: The FBI blamed North Korea for the $6.3-billion Binance hack, the largest crypto theft on record. Binance said it froze about $3 billion in affected assets, while analysts warn the breach could shake investor confidence. U.S. Trade: Mark Carney says Canada won’t rush into a trade deal that isn’t in its interest, even if negotiations must wait for a new U.S. president. Interest Rates: The Bank of Canada raised its key rate by a quarter-point to 2.5%—its first increase in more than three years—and signalled further hikes may be needed as energy costs stoke inflation.
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