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Canadian Money Brief: 5 Things to Know Today — Tuesday, May 19, 2026

  From Canada's surprise rise to near the top of G7 growth charts, to softening rents, a cooling job market, and a looming trade renegotiation with the U.S. — here's what's moving your money today. 1 Economy & Growth Canada Is the 2nd-Fastest Growing G7 Economy — But Headwinds Loom The IMF now projects Canada to post the 2nd-fastest GDP growth in the G7 for 2026–2027, and the Spring 2026 Economic Update backs that up: the economy grew 1.7% in 2025 while avoiding a recession. Business investment is rebounding — up 2.6% in Q4 2025 — and Canada has attracted a record $97 billion in foreign direct investment. The engine? A relative tariff advantage under CUSMA, strong energy exports, and targeted federal spending. The caution: that momentum is fragile. Higher oil prices, a soft labour market, and a critical U.S. trade review mid-year could all shift the outlook quickly. 💡 What it means for you A growing economy generally supports job stability and wage gains — but don...
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UN Demand for Gaza Ceasefire Sparks Tensions Between U.S. and Israel



In a historic move, the United Nations Security Council has issued its first demand for a ceasefire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. This resolution, passed by a 14-0 vote, aims to halt the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. However, it’s the U.S.'s decision to abstain from using its veto power that has ignited the strongest public clash between the allies since the war began.

The UN’s call for a ceasefire was met with mixed reactions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swiftly canceled a planned high-level delegation visit to Washington in protest. The resolution not only demands a cessation of hostilities but also calls for the release of all hostages taken captive during Hamas’ surprise attack in southern Israel on October 7. Notably, the resolution does not explicitly link the release of hostages to the ceasefire during Ramadan, which concludes on April 9.

The U.S. decision to abstain from the vote has drawn criticism. Netanyahu accused the U.S. of “retreating” from its “principled position” by allowing the resolution to pass without conditioning the ceasefire on the release of hostages held by Hamas. White House national security spokesman John Kirby clarified that the abstention was due to the resolution’s failure to condemn Hamas.

This clash underscores the delicate balance between diplomacy, humanitarian concerns, and geopolitical alliances. As negotiations continue, the world watches closely, hoping for a peaceful resolution that preserves human lives and averts further suffering and destruction in the region.



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