Money Dates | Canadian Money Brief What's Paid, Due or Changing This Week Week of Monday, November 16, 2026 Three dates matter this week: a big inflation report on Monday, then two benefit payments on Thursday and Friday. Here is the week, plus what is coming over the next five weeks. This Week: Nov 16 to 22 Date What What to know Mon, Nov 16 8:30 am ET October inflation report (CPI) Statistics Canada's CPI for October. September came in at 3.1%, up from 3.0% in August. The Bank of Canada watches this before its Dec 9 decision. Thu, Nov 19 Canada Disability Benefit Up to $204.20 a month. Paid on the third Thursday of each month. Fri, Nov 20 Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Up to $679.75 a month for each child under 6 and $573.58 for each child aged 6 to 17, for families under the income threshold. Not this week: CPP and OAS (Nov 26). The Groceries and Essentials Benefit, formerly the GST/HST credit, is not paid again until Jan 5, 2027. The Ontario Trillium Benefit was paid Nov 10....
Market Turmoil: Bleak Economic Data and Big Tech Earnings Shake Investor Confidence
The stock market faced a challenging day as futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq fell sharply. Investors reacted to disappointing GDP and jobs data, which revealed the first contraction of the U.S. economy in three years. The GDP shrank at an annual rate of 0.3% in the first quarter, driven by increased imports and reduced consumer and government spending.
Adding to the uncertainty, private payroll growth showed a slowdown in hiring, reflecting unease among businesses. Meanwhile, Wall Street is bracing for a wave of Big Tech earnings reports, with Microsoft and Meta set to release their quarterly results later today. These reports are expected to provide insights into how major companies are navigating economic pressures and trade tensions.
April has been a tumultuous month for the markets, marked by tariff hikes and trade disputes. The Dow is on track for a monthly drop of 2.5%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have experienced smaller declines. Investors are closely watching inflation data and corporate earnings for signs of stability amid the ongoing volatility.
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