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Economic update with BMO: interest rates, trade, A.I. and what comes next
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Economic update with BMO: interest rates, trade, A.I. and what comes next

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Navigating Canadas Economic Crossroads with Douglas Porter

What does today's economic uncertainty mean for Canadian businesses? Al sits down with Douglas Porter, Chief Economist at BMO, to discuss interest rates, housing, trade, AI and the broader outlook for Canada's economy.

From rising trade tensions and shifting borrowing costs to the growing impact of AI, Porter breaks down the trends shaping the business landscape and shares what Canadian business owners should be watching in the months ahead.

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Al Grego

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Al Grego is the producer and host of the multi-award-winning Yes, We Are Open and Just Good Business podcasts for Moneris. His interests outside of work include podcasting, blogging, and music.

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