<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Finance News - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Finance News news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:11:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians are demanding more local products as retailers face pressure to respond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food and household goods companies in Canada say they&rsquo;re seeing a surge in demand as Canadians prioritize shopping local amid the ongoing trade war, but they say some retailers are slow to give more shelf space to products from this country.&nbsp;Despite the strain of higher prices at the grocery store, many shoppers are going out of their way to buy Canadian-made products, food, and household goods, companies told The Canadian Press.&nbsp;However, they say some retailers are slow to react]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/canadians-are-demanding-more-local-products-as-retailers-face-pressure-to-respond/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/canadians-are-demanding-more-local-products-as-retailers-face-pressure-to-respond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 2.25%, warns trade war could sabotage recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada has made its much awaited September 2 announcement.At 9:45 a.m. ET, the Bank shared that it will maintaining its overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.The key policy interest rate has remained unchanged since October 2025, when it came down from 2.50%.In its commentary, the Bank shared that the &ldquo;continuing conflict&rdquo; in the Middle East is keeping energy prices high.&ldquo;As well, new U.S tariffs and Canadian counter-measu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-of-canada-holds-interest-rate-at-225-warns-trade-war-could-sabotage-recovery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-of-canada-holds-interest-rate-at-225-warns-trade-war-could-sabotage-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What money values are we passing on to our kids?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was in my twenties when I signed a financial client so big that its logo is practically burned into the collective consciousness of global commerce. It was a big deal. I had started my first business, a digital marketing agency, on a whim, and the first few years were hard. Then, slowly, a cascade of big clients came onto the roster, mostly in automotive because that was the industry I knew best. But this client was different. Landing it almost validated everything.So, I bought myself an expen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/what-money-values-are-we-passing-on-to-our-kids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/what-money-values-are-we-passing-on-to-our-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ripple effect of RRIF withdrawals]]></title><description><![CDATA[My first RRIF withdrawal pushed up my taxes more than I expected and I&rsquo;ve now been hit with quarterly instalment payments from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). I&rsquo;m still working past age 71, like a lot of people these days, either by choice or necessity, on top of the mandatory withdrawal. I am not sure most people are aware of all of the unintended consequences of mandatory RRIF withdrawals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&mdash;JohnHi John. You are right to raise this because registered retirement inc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/the-ripple-effect-of-rrif-withdrawals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/the-ripple-effect-of-rrif-withdrawals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TD Bank opening 100 new branches in the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[TD Bank Group is planning to grow its presence in the United States as it moves forward with measures to combat money laundering risks in response to penalties issued by U.S. regulators.The bank announced Thursday it would open 100 new branches south of the border by the end of 2028, subject to regulatory approvals, and is working to &ldquo;identify additional opportunities&rdquo; for expansion through 2030.Leo Salom, president and CEO of TD Bank U.S., said customers will be able to visit some o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/td-bank-opening-100-new-branches-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/td-bank-opening-100-new-branches-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unveiling Canada’s new $20 bank note - Speech (Webcasts)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, along with some special guests, unveil Canada’s new vertical $20 bank note.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/unveiling-canadas-new-20-bank-note-speech-webcasts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:07:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/unveiling-canadas-new-20-bank-note-speech-webcasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unveil of Canada’s new vertical $20 bank note]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, September 3, 2026, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem, along with some special guests, will unveil the design of the new $20 bank note featuring a portrait of His Majesty King Charles III.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/unveil-of-canadas-new-vertical-20-bank-note/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:07:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/unveil-of-canadas-new-vertical-20-bank-note/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to consider before buying a used laptop in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[It can be one of the most expensive items on a student&rsquo;s back-to-school supplies list &mdash; and it just got pricier.&nbsp;The cost of laptops has been on the rise as tech companies around the world rush to build the data centres that power artificial intelligence, pushing up the price of memory chips and other components that go into many devices, like computers.&nbsp;For parents and students navigating this price hike on a tight budget, experts say a little bit of time and research can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/what-to-consider-before-buying-a-used-laptop-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/what-to-consider-before-buying-a-used-laptop-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Press Conference: Policy Rate Announcement — September 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interest Rate Announcement – Press conference by Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers (10:30 (ET) approx.).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/press-conference-policy-rate-announcement-september-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:01:16 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/press-conference-policy-rate-announcement-september-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stock news for investors: Canadian banks report third-quarter earnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s a round-up of news for Canadian investors this week.<br />
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The Canadian Securities Administrators said Thursday that prediction market contracts based on sports and entertainment events should not be regulated within securities and derivatives legislation.Prediction markets currently let customers make wagers of $1 or less on the outcome of real-world events, like what will happen at th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/who-should-regulate-prediction-markets-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/who-should-regulate-prediction-markets-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After a fire or flood, the financial fallout can be costly]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;ve&nbsp;driven through&nbsp;a&nbsp;flurry of embers to safety.&nbsp;You&rsquo;ve&nbsp;found high ground as floodwaters rushed in.&nbsp;You&rsquo;ve&nbsp;dodged&nbsp;the&nbsp;immediate danger to life&nbsp;and&nbsp;limb,&nbsp;and&nbsp;then&nbsp;the&nbsp;financial&nbsp;reality hits.&nbsp;For those forced from their homes due to&nbsp;fire&nbsp;or&nbsp;flood&mdash;in many cases with little more than&nbsp;the&nbsp;clothes on their backs&mdash;there are few things more daunting than having to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/after-a-fire-or-flood-the-financial-fallout-can-be-costly/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/after-a-fire-or-flood-the-financial-fallout-can-be-costly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a secondary suite can make buying a home more affordable in Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;re a newer investor or more experienced, there are undoubted benefits to letting out units as a duplex, triplex, or fourplex. Generally speaking, more units means higher returns&mdash;assuming the building is large enough to accommodate such a renovation. For homeowners, adding a secondary suite can also help offset mortgage and other housing costs, making a property more affordable to own.Some properties are readymade with multiple units, while others require work to convert t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/how-a-secondary-suite-can-make-buying-a-home-more-affordable-in-ontario/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/how-a-secondary-suite-can-make-buying-a-home-more-affordable-in-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A roommate’s guide to the money talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Does it seem like more people are renting these days? You&rsquo;re not imagining it. According to the Government of Canada census data from 2001 to 2021, the number of roommate households increased by 54%.&nbsp;Renting can make a lot of financial sense, especially if you&rsquo;re going to school, trying to pay down debt, or building your savings. But many roommates make the jump to shared living without having critical discussions about how money will be handled.&nbsp;To help roommates get off o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/a-roommates-guide-to-the-money-talk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/a-roommates-guide-to-the-money-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American physicians moving to Canada: A prescription for cross-border success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada has become one of the top destinations for American physicians looking for a different kind of practice. A more supportive clinical environment. A better quality of life. A healthcare system built around patient care, not prior authorizations.The clinical transition is often the easy part; the financial one is not. For a US physician, moving to Canada isn&rsquo;t just a change of address&mdash;it&rsquo;s a major cross-border tax event. And the mistakes made in year one can follow you for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/american-physicians-moving-to-canada-a-prescription-for-cross-border-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/american-physicians-moving-to-canada-a-prescription-for-cross-border-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada interest rate announcement: What to expect on September 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bank of Canada is gearing up to make an announcement about its overnight rate on September 2, 2026.The last announcement came in July, when the rate was held at 2.25%. It has remained unchanged since October 2025, when it came down from 2.50%.MoneySense spoke to Ratehub&rsquo;s VP of Mortgage, Jamie David, about what Canadians can expect in September and how they should adapt.&nbsp;What to expect from the Bank of Canada interest rate update:&ldquo;The Bank of Canada is widely expected to kee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-of-canada-interest-rate-announcement-what-to-expect-on-september-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/bank-of-canada-interest-rate-announcement-what-to-expect-on-september-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[August CPP, OAS, and Veteran Disability Pension payment dates are here]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three types of payments are going out soon, and eligible Canadians should keep an eye on their bank account this week.<br />
Payments under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS), including the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), both go out on the same day: Thursday, August 27. The CPP is followed by the Veteran Disability Pension payment on Friday, August 28.Here&rsquo;s what you should know about your eligibility and expected amount per the Government of Canada.What is the Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/august-cpp-oas-and-veteran-disability-pension-payment-dates-are-here/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/august-cpp-oas-and-veteran-disability-pension-payment-dates-are-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s big banks face a high bar for earnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada&rsquo;s big banks are expected to deliver another strong performance when they report third-quarter earnings this week, but money managers and analysts are wary that any missteps could mean volatility for their high-flying shares. &nbsp;&nbsp;Canada&rsquo;s major lenders have navigated a shifting tariff landscape, weak economic growth, and a sluggish recovery in the housing market so far this year, seemingly with ease. Their resilience has driven their shares higher, upping the ante to im]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/canadas-big-banks-face-a-high-bar-for-earnings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/canadas-big-banks-face-a-high-bar-for-earnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The safety-deposit box mistake that can leave your family scrambling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of us haven&rsquo;t set foot in a bank vault, but many of us still have the instinct: important documents and prized possessions belong somewhere locked away. Yet a safe-deposit box only holds real value if our financial lives are organized enough that someone else could easily step in if something happened to us.&nbsp;David Boldovitch, financial adviser and group benefits broker at Bold Financial, has watched this problem play out with real families, not because they made a bad decision, b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/the-safety-deposit-box-mistake-that-can-leave-your-family-scrambling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/the-safety-deposit-box-mistake-that-can-leave-your-family-scrambling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-to-school budgets a real-world learning opportunity for students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Budgeting for back-to-school shopping can be a daunting task, as parents balance school supply lists with all the other costs of raising children. But financial experts say it can also offer a chance to involve your children in the process and have them see how budgeting can work.Amanda Martin calls back to school the perfect real-world teaching moment for helping your kids make choices about money where they can see how it affects them. &ldquo;It allows kids to really see the costs, you know, d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/back-to-school-budgets-a-real-world-learning-opportunity-for-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/news/finance-news/back-to-school-budgets-a-real-world-learning-opportunity-for-students/</guid></item></channel></rss>