Author: Robert Jessi

The cost of laptops has been on the rise as tech companies around the world rush to build the data centres that power artificial intelligence, pushing up the price of memory chips and other components that go into many devices, like computers.  For parents and students navigating this price hike on a tight budget, experts say a little bit of time and research can help them find a reliable device to get students through the school year. First, scope out deals at big-box tech stores and figure out what laptop specifications you need, said Kelly Ho, a Vancouver-based certified financial…

Why is Coinbase stock sliding today?

Canada’s financial services sector, long characterised by stability and concentration among a handful of large banks, is undergoing a decisive digital transformation. Over the past 18 months, a confluence of regulatory reform, infrastructure modernisation and fintech innovation has begun to reshape how money moves, how data is shared and how consumers interact with financial institutions. The result is not merely incremental change, but the foundations of a more open, competitive and technology-driven system. The most significant shift has been the long-awaited arrival of consumer-driven banking, more commonly known as open banking. After years of consultation, the federal government confirmed in…

slips as USD strengthens ahead of Eurozone inflation. rises towards 160 as Japanese yields hit 30-year high.EUR/USD Slips as USD Strengthens Ahead of Eurozone InflationEUR/USD is trading below 1.16 as the euro comes under pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar, weaker German retail sales and rising oil prices ahead of Eurozone inflation data. German fell 3.4% in July, their sharpest decline in more than four years, compared with expectations for a 0.4% increase. The data raises fresh questions over the strength of the German consumer and comes at an awkward time for the ECB, with inflation expected to accelerate to…

is finding renewed support as front-end Treasury yields push higher, with the strengthening inverse relationship putting fresh pressure on .DXY rebound helped by rising front-end US yields DXY-gold inverse correlation strengthens to -0.92 over past week Gold’s bear pennant warns of renewed downside. The US dollar is finding support as front-end Treasury yields push higher following Kevin Warsh’s hawkish speech. The renewed bid is weighing on gold, which is coiling within a bearish technical structure that warns of another potential leg lower.Dollar Bid Returns Source: TradingView As noted in a separate post released in August, which flagged the potential for…

Baig says that if the Bank of Canada decides that the impacts on unemployment and GDP growth are more severe than the pressure on inflation, they may cut rates and that would signal a drop in CAD. He notes, though, that the BoC has made no noise to that effect so far. He also notes, however, that the significant investments by the Federal government in realigning Canadian trade, ports, and infrastructure away from US-reliance, could be supportive for CAD and ultimately mean the Canadian dollar rises against the USD. Moreover, if the trade war means a revision in the favourable…

The Pakistani rupee (PKR) closed in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 228th consecutive day on Friday. The PKR closed at 277.5 after gaining one paisa against the US Dollar today. The rupee has consistently reported gains against the dollar since December 25, 2025. Other Currencies PKR was stable against both the UAE Dirham (AED) and the Saudi Riyal (SAR). Meanwhile, it gained one paisa against the British Pound (GBP) and 19 paisas against the Euro (EUR). It lost 24 paisas against the Australian Dollar (AUD) and 39 paisas against the Canadian Dollar (CAD). Currency 24-Aug 2026 25-Aug…

The bank announced Thursday it would open 100 new branches south of the border by the end of 2028, subject to regulatory approvals, and is working to “identify additional opportunities” for expansion through 2030. Leo Salom, president and CEO of TD Bank U.S., said customers will be able to visit some of those new locations next year, but the “bulk” of them are planned for 2028.  “This is an exciting move forward and it reflects the fact that we’ve made significant investments, and we’re now in a position to be able to invest back into our respective communities,” he told…

Yen hangs near 160 amid BOJ rate-hike bets, dollar wobbles

Elevenlabs AudioNative PlayerIn what probably could best be described as an exercise in damage control, Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh has sought to dampen down fears in financial circles that he is not prepared to react to persistent inflation by raising interest rates.Warsh had come under fire following the Fed meeting in July, after his remarks following a decision to keep rates on hold were regarded as not sufficiently clear on what his reaction to continuing inflation would be.Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, center, talks to Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, right, and Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem at the…