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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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U.S. Futures Steady as Investors Await Economic Data and Powell’s Speech

 

U.S. stock index futures remained largely unchanged on Thursday morning as investors awaited key economic data and a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The producer price index (PPI) for October and weekly jobless claims data are expected to be released at 8:30 a.m. ET, which could provide insights into corporate pricing power and the broader economic outlook.

Market participants are also keenly anticipating Powell’s comments later in the day, hoping for clues on future monetary policy. Traders are currently pricing in a high probability of a 25-basis point interest rate cut at the Fed’s December meeting, following recent consumer price index data that aligned with forecasts.

In premarket trading, Dow E-minis were up 0.19%, S&P 500 E-minis rose 0.09%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis edged up 0.04%. Shares of cryptocurrency-focused companies saw gains, with Coinbase Global up 3.8% and bitcoin buyer MicroStrategy rising 3.4%.

Investors will be closely monitoring Powell’s speech for any indications of how the Fed plans to navigate the current economic landscape, especially in light of inflationary pressures and potential policy shifts under the incoming administration.


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