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The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points for the first time since March to 2.5%, responding to signs of slowing economic momentum and easing pressures in core indicators. What does this mean for you? 🏡    Variable rates:  With the policy rate reduced, you may see a decrease in your mortgage payments, providing some relief for your budget and potentially freeing up cash flow. Now is a great time to revisit your financial goals.    Fixed rates:  Fixed rates are influenced by bond yields, which can shift as new economic data emerges. Connect with your CIBC advisor to discuss your mortgage options and stay up to date on market trends.    Our stance is that the economy is losing resilience and inflation will continue to be contained by the elevated unemployment rate and removal of retaliatory tariffs. Because of this, CIBC Economics see further cuts coming in October.    Read the full report at: https://lnkd.in/e5nnHTM4     #BankOfCanada #InterestRates 

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Jaimie Lickers, Senior Vice-President, Indigenous Markets at CIBC, shares that today’s market volatility is opening new doors for Indigenous communities in Canada. Investors are increasingly seeking opportunities that deliver both financial returns and positive impacts, especially in Indigenous-led projects.   With programs like the federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee, Indigenous communities are gaining greater participation in major projects, such as the recent First Nations investment in Enbridge’s West Coast pipeline. There is also growing recognition of the vital role Indigenous communities play in Canada’s Arctic security and the urgent need to address infrastructure gaps.   CIBC remains committed to supporting Indigenous economic empowerment and building strong, sustainable partnerships. Learn more from Jaimie Lickers: https://lnkd.in/eraUEPnz

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Interested investors, but no lead backers. It’s one of the big problems White Star Capital general partner, Sanjay Zimmermann, sees with flagging early-stage venture capital in Canada. Lots of funds can write $250,000 or $500,000 checks, but they aren’t taking action. Now, White Star hopes to fill in “the missing piece” with a new, $50-million USD seed fund. The VC firm has secured its first close of $25 million. It plans to exclusively lead and co-lead rounds by writing initial checks from $500,oo0 to $2 million. Read the detailed breakdown on BetaKit. #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #CDNTech #Startups

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Manroop Jhooty, our Senior Managing Director, Total Fund Management, recently spoke at the 13th annual Bloomberg Canadian Finance Conference, where leaders from across the public and private sectors gathered to talk strategy in a fast-changing world. He addressed some of the big themes shaping the investment landscape right now — from rising fiscal pressures and shifting policy in major economies, to the move away from globalism and toward more transactional, bilateral relationships. He also discussed the growing impact of generative AI — not just as an area of investment, but as a force that’s already reshaping productivity, industries, and labour markets. Manroop shared how we’re approaching this environment as a long-term investor: by focusing on areas where we have a clear edge by building strong local teams and trusted partnerships; and by staying transparent, consistent, and focused on relative value across everything we do. A great forum to take stock of where markets are headed — and how long-term investors need to stay agile. https://lnkd.in/eG-9Qjhd

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📈 Despite worrying economic indicators, Canadian stock markets are showing strong growth, driven by anticipation of the effects of federal reforms. 🌍 While the United States is strengthening its protectionism, Canada is banking on a series of structural reforms: deregulation, historical military spending, and industrial revival. Learn why the markets are betting on the potential for Canadian recovery, despite the uncertainties, with our economists Stefane Marion and Denis Girouard 👉 https://lnkd.in/esQ_bMjY

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We’re celebrating big news from BDC Capital with the launch of their $𝟐𝟎𝟎𝐌 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 — and reflecting on the impact of the first! Back in 2019, MineSense was proud to be one of the portfolio companies in Fund I, which backed more than 20 industrial innovators across Canada. Together, those companies delivered game-changing results, and we’re thrilled to share one of ours: ⚡ Our X-ray fluorescence system increased ore production by 𝟏𝟖.𝟏% at a B.C. mine. That’s the kind of impact that fuels our mission — driving smarter, more sustainable mining for a stronger critical minerals future. A huge thank you to BDC Capital for their continued confidence in industrial innovation and for helping companies like ours push boundaries. We can’t wait to see the breakthroughs 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐈 will bring! https://lnkd.in/gmrc6t-b #MiningInnovation #CriticalMinerals #CleanTech

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