Canadian inflation falls to 2.8%, core measures ease
Canada’s inflation rate slowed by more than expected last month as gasoline prices eased and a key measure of core inflation dropped below 2% for the first time in nearly six years.
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Airline stocks shrug as State Department tells Americans to exercise ‘worldwide caution’ in travel warning
As the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, Americans living and traveling abroad are being asked to exercise increased caution. The U.S. State Department issued a “worldwide caution” travel advisory on July 18, 2026. “Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation,” the advisory…
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Claiming a deceased family member’s mutual funds made less cumbersome: What SEBI has changed
The process of claiming a deceased loved one’s mutual fund investments can be quite cumbersome for families, with even minor inconsistencies in investor records leading to additional paperwork and delays. To make it easier for nominees and legal heirs, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has asked the Association of Mutual Funds in…
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Governments Weigh Ransomware Payment Bans
Governments have reportedly begun banning ransomware payments to hackers as demand amounts continue to rise. That’s according to a report Monday (July 20) from the Financial Times (FT), which cites the example of the U.K.’s planned ban on ransomware payouts from public sector organizations and “critical national infrastructure groups.” According to the report, this proposal is happening…
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BYD Delivered 557,090 Battery-Electric Vehicles in Q2 2026. Here Is What That Means for Tesla’s Global Dominance.
Key Points China’s electric vehicle company BYD shipped a record-breaking number of battery-electric vehicles in Q2, particularly in one market where Tesla has historically performed well. The availability of more — and lower-cost — options appears to be chipping away at Tesla’s pricing power. Although it’s easing into the AI robotics business, for now, investors…
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Andy Burnham becomes prime minister – what could be announced?
2026-07-20T14:16:44.581Z Should Burnham ditch the triple lock? One major challenge Burnham faces is the soaring cost of funding the state pension through the triple lock. Keir Starmer vowed to not touch the mechanism, which sees the state pension increase every April by either the rate of inflation, average earnings growth or 2.5% – whichever is…
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Bitcoin Price Falls Below Its February Range Floor, Fibonacci Points to $45K BTC
Support turned resistance. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading below the $65,261 floor that has anchored its consolidation range since February 2026, changing hands at $64,664 on Monday, July 20, 2026. This is the latest in a run of sessions stuck under the $65,000 handle, and the range that once offered support is now capping every bounce….
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At the Helm: Reflections from a retired adviser
A retired adviser can be a great resource for those who are following in their footsteps. Harry Katz, former principal of Norwest Consultants, announced his retirement in 2015 but has stayed connected to the profession through mentoring and occasional consultancy work. Money Marketing asked him what advisers should be aware of if they want to…
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How Two Friends Built a Luxury Brand in an Unlikely Category
They found a luxury opportunity hiding under the sink.
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Forget Nvidia. These 5 S&P 500 stocks are quietly going all in on AI.
The “Mag Seven” has become the “Bag Seven.” Sharp tech investors are looking elsewhere.
