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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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US Futures Rise After CPI Data, Fed Signals

 

Investors are closely watching the stock market today as US futures tiptoe higher following the release of the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. The Federal Reserve’s looming decision on interest rates adds to the anticipation.

Key Points:

  • CPI Snapshot: Economists expect the month-over-month Core CPI to have risen, providing insight into inflation trends.
  • Fed’s Stance: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that rate cuts are coming, despite inflation ticking up in February.
  • Market Reaction: S&P 500 futures climbed 0.3%, Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.6%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 0.2%.
  • Gold Surges: The gold price surpassed $2,200 an ounce for the first time.
  • Micron Technology Soars: Micron Technology shares surged as much as 18% in premarket trading due to strong demand from AI companies.

Stay tuned for further updates as the Fed’s double whammy—CPI and interest rate decisions—unfolds.


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