Gail Castaldi PFP, Financial Planner, Scotia Financial Planning

07/16/2026

Canadian employment rises for second straight month as jobless rate improves. U.S. services sector continues to expand, though momentum shows signs of cooling. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

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07/15/2026

Conflict in the Middle East continued to drive energy market volatility. Inflation pressures return following stronger energy and producer prices. Read more in our latest edition of Monthly Investment Monitor.

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07/14/2026

Canada's GDP rebounds sharply in April, easing recession concerns. U.S. job growth slows sharply in June as hiring momentum cools. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

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07/13/2026

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07/10/2026

Finding future market leaders to invest in requires rigorous bottom-up analysis, but you can't ignore top-down considerations. In this episode of the podcast, David Fingold joins Michael Hainsworth to discuss investment process—finding great businesses at good prices and considering the macro view.

Listen to the full episode on Spotify: http://spr.ly/6040BDNv0y
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07/09/2026

Imagine having Canada's medical data all in one place to allow scientists and innovators to develop AI health tools and bolster Canada's research and clinical trials capabilities. A new health data platform — called Vital led by St. Michael's Hospital — is making that possible.

Read about the new platform, how it is supported by the federal government's new AI strategy, and how Scotiabank played a role in improving health data collection in rural hospitals, here:

07/08/2026

Canada's headline inflation surges to 3.2% in May, driven by energy costs. U.S. inflation gauge climbs to three-year high, reinforcing Fed's hawkish shift. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

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07/07/2026

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07/02/2026

Learn about the key features and differences between these popular investment funds and find the right approach to meet your needs.

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07/02/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month.

As part of our commitment to Indigenous communities, ScotiaRISE supports the Victoria Native Friendship Centre, empowering urban Indigenous youth through culturally appropriate education support. ScotiaRISE is our community investment initiative to help remove barriers and increase access to a more resilient future for individuals, families and communities.

Learn more:

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