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18.03 / 16:13

markets COST Experts War recommendations rights Interviews Homebuyers should jump into the market before interest rates go down, says expert

Homebuyers who are already pre-approved for a mortgage should enter the housing market now instead of waiting for interest rates to go down, according to one industry expert.

18.03 / 16:13

COST Provident economy Food community cover Relationships Newcomers to Canada tone down expectations as they look to survive rising prices, survey says

More than 80 per cent of newcomers who arrived in the past decade say Canada is too expensive to live in as they try to establish themselves amidst rising costs and employment-related obstacles, according to a new survey.

18.03 / 14:03

markets Target Sustainability trends Trade reports International Crude Oil Targets $84 Amid Supply Concerns, Fed: Key Trading Levels to Watch

After climbing 4% last week, crude oil will be looking to extend those gains as we start a busy week.

18.03 / 11:59

markets ETF MSCI country cover DWS adds non-US MSCI World ETF to Xtrackers range

Xtrackers MSCI World ex USA UCITS ETF caters to investors seeking global equity exposure, but who would like to separately allocate to the US market. The fund comprises companies from 22 industrialised countries and reflects around 30% of the global market. It also reinvests the income from the companies it contains. DWS slashes fees on two Xtrackers India ETFs to 'simplify access' Countries such as Canada and Israel are not usually covered despite the corresponding portfolio components for these regions, but they are included in the ETF. Simon Klein, global head of Xtrackers sa...

18.03 / 11:11

markets ETF MSCI country cover DWS launches Xtrackers MSCI World ETF excluding the US

18.03 / 10:24

Highways show blues information reports travelers Investigations US to investigate Texas fatal crash that may have involved Ford partially automated driving system

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a fatal crash in San Antonio, Texas, that involved a Ford electric vehicle that may have been using a partially automated driving system

18.03 / 10:23

COST Provident Football President cover Department Energy Department conditionally approves $2.26 billion loan for huge lithium mine in Nevada

President Joe Biden's administration has agreed to provide a $2.26 billion conditional loan for a huge lithium mine in Nevada

18.03 / 09:05

Booking Remark trends Freedom reports travelers Destinations Indian travellers outpace global peers in spontaneous travel craze — 84% go solo, 58% pick impromptu trips: Amex

United States, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the United Kingdom, reveals that a staggering 84 per cent of Indians are planning solo trips this year, surpassing their global counterparts at 66 per cent. This surge in solitary explorations is fueled by a desire for self-discovery, with 46 per cent of Indians citing "reconnecting with themselves" as the primary motivation, followed by a need for a break from the chaos of daily life (39 per cent) and a quest for independence 34 (per cent).

18.03 / 06:49

UPS Dreams Discover Research pandemic students Destinations Canadian dream losing its charm? Decline in immigrants pursuing citizenship

Canada, one of the favourite destinations of Indian students is not as popular amongst immigrants today as it was 20 years ago, says a recent study. A recent study by Statistics Canada revealed that fewer recent immigrants in Canada are pursuing Canadian citizenship compared to 20-plus years ago, says CIC News. The research, spanning from 1996 to 2021, indicated a nearly 30 per cent decline in citizenship rates among recent immigrants, with the majority of this decrease observed over the past decade.

18.03 / 05:33

Digital WhatsApp Research performer country travelers prevention Visiting UK? Now you can work remotely

However, the UK has not yet launched a digital visa. The primary intent of their visit must be that of a visitor (be it a vacation, meeting with family members, attending a conference or business meetings, or engaging in other non work-related activities), states Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, a law firm.

16.03 / 22:39

markets UPS FIVE Booking security Experts rights It’s the best time of year to negotiate your mortgage rate. Here’s how

Some mortgage rates are getting cheaper heading into the busy spring housing market, but experts say you’ll likely need to negotiate your way into the best rate possible.

15.03 / 20:15

UPS CEO economy community performer country reports Pension funds are Canada’s ‘crown jewels.’ Should they invest more at home?

Signals that Ottawa wants more domestic investment from Canadian public pension funds are being amplified by some members of the business community who argue there’s more these large pools of capital can do to boost Canada’s economy.

15.03 / 20:15

UPS Career Gap reports recommendations Interviews boating Canadians facing ‘pervasive motherhood penalty’ at work, report says

Working women in Canada are facing a “pervasive motherhood penalty,” with 70 per cent of employed mothers saying they don’t feel they have adequate support from their employers, according to a new report.

15.03 / 20:15

economy wellness pandemic reports shock strain 40% of Canadian industries ‘highly vulnerable’ to supply shocks: StatCan

Forty per cent of Canadian industries are “highly vulnerable” to external demand and supply shocks, Statistics Canada says.

15.03 / 20:15

UPS Canadian housing starts rose 14% in February, CMHC says

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in February climbed 14 per cent compared with January.

15.03 / 20:15

markets COST Provident information Updates mountaineering Oil shippers demand explanation from Trans Mountain for massive pipeline cost overruns

A group of oil shippers is asking the Canada Energy Regulator to compel the company behind the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to provide them with a full and detailed breakdown of the project’s escalating construction costs.

15.03 / 20:15

COST Food students country information Colleges International Financial Financial stress taking a toll on international students, advocates say

When Gobindbir Singh describes the stress international students are under, he remembers a young man who called in tears.

15.03 / 16:23

Provident Digital Insignia wellness Photos reports Equality Thousands of Insignia air fryer products recalled in Canada, U.S.

air fryer products have been recalled in Canada and the U.S. over concerns of overheating, the possibility of melting or breaking handles, and a potential fire or burn risk.The recall impacts Insignia digital air fryers, analog air fryers and digital air fryer ovens with their cooking capacities ranging from 3.4 to 10 quarts, with plastic or a mixture of plastic and stainless steel bodies.

15.03 / 10:57

Provident Man Death Barrett love Basketball stars RJ Barrett, family mourning brother’s death

Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett is mourning the death of his younger brother, Nathan Tyler Barrett.

14.03 / 22:15

UPS Provident social International Federal minimum wage set to increase April 1. Who gets the pay bump?

Minimum wage workers in federally regulated sectors will get a bump in their paycheques starting next month.

14.03 / 19:51

markets UPS FIVE Is it time for Canada to embrace the 30-year mortgage?

The possibility of allowing longer mortgage amortizations has come up repeatedly in Canada over the years, with regulators and lawmakers generally taking a conservative approach and pushing in the opposite direction. But with housing affordability at crisis levels, is it finally time for Canada to embrace mortgages of 30 years and beyond? The Financial Post’s Denise Paglinawan explores the issue.

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