AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoInflation & Tariffs: Canada’s July inflation hit 3%, with gasoline up sharply as Middle East shipping disruptions fed costs—just as Ottawa races to avert looming US tariff shocks. Trade Talks: LeBlanc says the Canada-U.S. deal work is “not yet done,” with negotiators still trying to stop new 50% tariff moves. Clean Energy Push: Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador and Ottawa reached a tentative Churchill Falls deal, with up to C$10B in federal support tied to hydro upgrades, Gull Island development, wind and transmission—potentially the biggest clean power investment in North America. Data Centres & Sovereignty: Doug Ford urged Ontario to approve data centres to keep Canadian data “in Canada,” warning against letting US control take over. Banking Moves: BMO and RBC are relocating/consolidating downtown Brandon branches, underscoring ongoing branch footprint reshaping. Markets & Rates: US 30-year yields jumped to near two-decade highs, lifting Canadian bond yields and adding pressure to long-term borrowing costs. Corporate Finance: Air Canada finalized an $800M substantial issuer bid, using proceeds tied to its Aeroplan equity investment. Energy & LNG: An Indigenous-majority LNG export plan in Quebec targets Europe, aiming for up to 15M tonnes annually. Tech/Investing Theme: Multiple earnings-call transcripts highlighted growth and margin shifts across Canadian and US-listed firms, while investors weigh what higher rates and tariff uncertainty mean for valuations.
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