AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCanada–U.S. Tariffs: Trump paused a planned 50% tariff hit on Canadian goods for three days after last-minute talks, while Keystone XL was teased as “may be awoken from the grave,” keeping pressure on sectors like wine, dairy, lumber and autos as details remain unclear. Markets & Rates: Global bond yields hovered near multi-decade highs, lifting borrowing costs and rattling stocks; Canada’s bond selloff narrative continues as investors price higher sovereign risk. Personal Finance & Scams: A Coldcard wallet flaw tied to predictable key generation helped enable an $88.6m Bitcoin theft, underscoring operational security risks for crypto users. Housing & Fraud Risk: “Liar loans” are leaving Canada’s property market exposed to criminal exploitation, raising the stakes for lenders and buyers. Corporate/Deals: Canadian pension capital is reportedly turning to Blackstone and KKR for major infrastructure deals, while Desjardins is set to adjust ETF offerings. Energy & Climate: Heidelberg Materials paused a $1.36B carbon capture project, citing economics and policy uncertainty. Tech & AI Finance: Grassfeld launched a personalized finance intelligence layer built on users’ own data, aiming to move beyond generic budgeting advice.
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