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Federal Budget 2025: What It Means for Your Money

The 2025 federal budget introduces a mix of tax cuts, housing measures, and spending shifts that will directly affect Canadians’ day-to-day finances. While the government projects a significant deficit, the plan focuses on affordability and long-term growth. Here are eight key ways it impacts your wallet: 1. Lower Income Taxes The lowest federal tax bracket will be reduced from 15% to 14% starting mid-2025, giving middle-income earners some relief. 2. Vacant Home Measures The Underused Housing Tax will be expanded to discourage vacant and underutilized properties, aiming to free up more housing supply. 3. Student Loan Relief Repayment assistance will be enhanced, with lower income thresholds and capped monthly payments to ease the burden on graduates. 4. Consumer Protection New rules will cut down on excessive banking fees and strengthen protections for financial consumers, especially those with modest incomes. 5. Housing Affordability Programs Funding will support first-...

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Stock Futures Rise as Wall Street Nears the End of a High-Flying Q2

In recent weeks, the stock market has seen impressive gains, with the S&P 500 up around 4.5% and the Nasdaq surging approximately 8%. However, there are signs of fatigue, particularly for Nvidia (NVDA), which had been a standout performer.  

As we head into the last week of Q2, keep an eye on macroeconomic developments and the upcoming release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, which could impact the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut decisions. Additionally, consider the valuation perspective—Nvidia’s stock trades at a premium compared to other tech giants like Microsoft and Apple.


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