AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarkets: The S&P/TSX gained 241 points Wednesday, led by technology stocks, while U.S. markets also advanced. Interest Rates: Bank of Canada officials say further hikes may be needed to contain inflation, but will decide one meeting at a time amid economic uncertainty. Trade: China extended tariff relief on Canadian peas, canola meal, lobster and crab through 2028, giving exporters more certainty. Autos: Honda is investing $166 million in its Alliston operations as part of an $867-million commitment, even as Stellantis’ Brampton plant sale raises fresh concerns about Canadian auto jobs. Investment: Broccolini has broken ground on Amazon’s 2.2-million-square-foot robotics fulfilment centre near Halifax, its first project in Atlantic Canada.
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