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How Canada's 2026 Tax Changes Put More Money Back in Your Pocket

  Big news for your paycheque Canada's 2026 tax changes are officially in effect — and for most Canadians, they mean less tax, more savings room, and a bigger take-home. Here's everything you need to know in plain language. Lower rates, bigger RRSP room, and smart moves that could save you up to $840 this year 💡 Tax Tips 🇨🇦 Canada 📅 May 2026 If you haven't checked your pay stub lately, now is a great time. Canada's federal government rolled out several meaningful tax changes for 2026 — and whether you're a first-time filer, a savvy RRSP investor, or just trying to keep more of what you earn, these updates affect you. We've broken it all down below so you know exactly where the savings are and how to take full advantage. 14% New lowest federal tax rate (down from 15%) $840 Max savings for a two-income couple $33,810 2026 RRSP contribution limit $7,000 Annual TFSA contribution room 1. Your Tax Rate Just Got Lower The biggest headline: the lowest federal income...

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Fed’s stance on interest rates rattles Wall Street


Wall Street recovered some of its losses on Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve signaled that it is not planning to cut interest rates anytime soon.

The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.1%, following the worst single-day downturn since September on Wednesday.

The Fed left its main interest rate unchanged and said it does not expect to lower it “until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward” its 2% target.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank needs more data to confirm that inflation is easing, despite recent signs of slowing wage growth and consumer spending.

“We’re not declaring victory at all,” Powell said. "We have confidence. It has been increasing, but we want to get greater confidence."

Investors were hoping for a more dovish tone from the Fed, as they worry about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, trade tensions, and geopolitical risks on the global economy.

Some sectors, such as technology and health care, bounced back on Thursday, while others, such as energy and financials, remained under pressure.

Shares of Align Technology, the maker of Invisalign teeth straighteners, surged more than 12% after beating analysts’ expectations for sales and profit.

More economic data is expected on Friday, with the release of the monthly jobs report for January.

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