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5 Things to Know Today: GDP, Tariff Swap, Loonie & EU Summit (Oct 30)

  CANADIAN MONEY BRIEF • Friday, October 30, 2026 GDP lands this morning, the U.S. tariff list gets reshuffled, and the loonie is at a six-week high. Here are the five things Canadians should know today. 1 GDP day: will August show the economy bouncing back? Statistics Canada releases August GDP at 8:30 a.m. ET, along with an early read on September and the third quarter. Economists expect growth of 0.2%, a bounce from the flat reading in July. The data will only partly capture the 50% U.S. tariffs, which started Aug. 22. Meanwhile, Thursday's payroll data showed employment down 49,600 (-0.3%) in August, after a 15,700 drop in July. What it means for you: The Bank of Canada raised its rate to 2.50% on Wednesday. Soft jobs plus a hike is the squeeze to watch: variable-rate mortgage and HELOC payments are rising while the job market cools. A weak GDP print could cool talk of more hikes; a strong one could keep it alive. 2 The U.S. tariff list changes today, but it's a swap, not...

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13 Essential Traits for Women to Succeed in Their Careers



Here are some tips to develop the traits  for women to Succeed in their Careers: 

 1. Confidence: Practice self-affirmation and positive self-talk. Set achievable                    goals and celebrate your accomplishments. Surround yourself with supportive             people who encourage you to be your best self. 

2. Resilience: Learn from your failures and mistakes. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Cultivate a growth mindset and focus on the lessons learned from difficult experiences.

3. Adaptability: Be open to change and new experiences. Learn new skills and take on new challenges. Be willing to step outside of your comfort zone and try new things.

4. Self-awareness: Reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Identify your strengths and weaknesses. Seek feedback from others to gain a better understanding of how you are perceived.

5. Empathy: Practice active listening and try to understand other people’s perspectives. Show compassion and kindness towards others. Volunteer or get involved in community service to develop your empathy skills.

6. Vision: Set long-term goals and create a plan to achieve them. Visualize your success and focus on the steps you need to take to get there.

7. Passion: Pursue activities that you are passionate about. Find ways to incorporate your passions into your work or career.

8. Perseverance: Stay committed to your goals even when faced with obstacles or setbacks. Keep pushing forward and don’t give up on your dreams.

9. Courage: Take risks and be willing to fail. Stand up for what you believe in, even if it’s not the popular opinion.

10. Humility: Recognize that you don’t know everything and be open to learning from others. Admit when you make mistakes and take responsibility for your actions.

11.nCreativity: Embrace your creativity and find ways to express yourself through art, music, writing, or other creative outlets.

12. Authenticity: Be true to yourself and don’t try to be someone you’re not. Embrace your unique qualities and use them to your advantage.

13. Open-mindedness: Be open to new ideas, perspectives, and experiences. Challenge your own beliefs and biases by seeking out diverse viewpoints.


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