AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCanada-U.S. Tariffs: With a fresh 50% tariff round looming, Abacus Data finds most Canadians expect negative fallout; 36% back counter-tariffs, 30% want continued negotiations, and just 18% support concessions like easing dairy rules or ending U.S. alcohol bans. Banking & Sports Marketing: RBC will sponsor Wrexham AFC as official bank partner and wealth management partner for 2026/27, with its branding on kits and community support via the Wrexham AFC Foundation. Inflation Watch: Statistics Canada reports July inflation at 3%, driven by a gas price rebound, keeping rate-hike chatter alive. Corporate/Markets: CIRO halted and then resumed trading for Algoma Steel Group (ASTL). Energy Transition: Edmonton is set to host Carbon Capture Canada 2026 as Pathways carbon capture decisions approach. Mining & Capital Markets: NexGen Energy says it’s in regular dialogue with BHP about its Rook I uranium project while planning to raise $1B. Real Estate Investing: Margaux REIT buys a 500-unit Saint-Basile self-storage asset near Montreal for $12.5M. Healthcare: Health Canada authorizes elinzanetant (Lynkuet) for hot flashes/night sweats in breast cancer patients. Crypto/AI Compute: HIVE Digital shares jump after a $350M, five-year GPU cloud contract.
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