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Questrade Just Went "Agentic" — What It Means For Your Trading Account

Published July 30, 2026 If you have money sitting in a Questrade account, the platform you log into is about to change more than it has in years. On July 30, Questrade unveiled its biggest product push since it eliminated stock trading commissions in 2019 — and this time, the headline feature isn't a lower fee. It's letting an AI assistant place trades for you. Questrade now manages roughly $100 billion in client assets, up from about $9 billion in 2019, and it's using that scale to go after Canada's increasingly crowded self-directed investing market. Here's what actually launched, and what it means before you touch any of it. What's actually new AI assistants can now trade on your behalf. Questrade is the first Canadian financial institution to officially connect client accounts directly to AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT through something it calls Questrade MCP. In practice, that means you can ask an AI to pull up your account information, research a s...

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UK Eyes Economic Accord as a Path to Tariff Relief

The United Kingdom remains optimistic about the prospects of securing the reversal of US-imposed tariffs through an upcoming economic agreement. Officials from Britain view this potential accord as a critical opportunity to strengthen bilateral trade ties and reduce trade barriers that have strained the economic relationship between the two nations.

Negotiations have gained momentum as both parties seek to address key trade issues, including tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other goods. The UK's leadership has expressed hope that removing these tariffs will not only benefit exporters but also foster economic growth on both sides of the Atlantic.

As discussions advance, analysts are closely observing the diplomatic dynamics that will shape the outcome of the agreement. The deal, if finalized, could mark a turning point in the UK-US economic partnership, paving the way for deeper collaboration and mutual prosperity.


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