Vancouver - Whistler Invictus Games 2025: A Celebration of Resilience
Next week, The 2025 Invictus Games will be hosted in Vancouver and Whistler, showcasing the strength and courage of wounded and injured servicemen and women from around the world. With over 500 athletes competing in adaptive sports like wheelchair rugby and sit-skiing, the Games highlight the power of sport in recovery. This inspiring event is a testament to the resilience of our military veterans and a chance for the Vancouver community to come together in support.
Inflation, Tariffs and the Fed
This article by Brian Wesbury, chief economist at First Trust, explains that despite some inflation progress, the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates soon, as core inflation remains high. While new tariffs on imports could push up prices, inflation is mainly driven by monetary policy, and reduced consumer spending could offset tariff effects. The Fed is expected to hold rates steady, using tariffs as a reason to avoid reacting too quickly to economic data. A potential slowdown or excessive easing could lead to stagflation, creating challenges for the equity market.
Top up your RRSPs. Maximize your savings
Once again, we are fast approaching the RRSP season deadline. The deadline for contributing to an RRSP for the 2024 tax year is March 3rd.
The annual contribution limit is 18% of your earned income in the prior year, to a maximum of $31,560 for 2024. If you did not use your previous RRSP contribution limit, you can carry forward any unused amount. Note that employer and employee contributions to a registered pension plan will reduce your contribution room. For reference, your current allowable contribution limit can be found on your latest notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency.
You can easily transfer funds from your bank account to your investment account in much the same way as you would pay a bill online. Click here for deposit instructions. Click here to download our RRSP Reference Guide.
Semiconductor production by country
The global semiconductor industry has undergone a dramatic transformation since 1990, reflecting broader shifts in technological manufacturing and economic power. Once dominated by European and American manufacturers, the industry has experienced a significant geographic redistribution in recent decades. This visualization shows the share of global semiconductor production by country or region, from 1990 to 2032 (forecast).
