The biggest surprise of the latest federal budget was the proposed increase in the capital gains inclusion rate. The government claimed that raising taxes on the wealthy would enhance tax fairness. Only 0.1% of Canadians will be affected, but experts warned that it could also impact some middle-class taxpayers. Are you affected? How can you avoid paying high taxes?
What is the new policy on the capital gains inclusion rate?
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Good morning mooers! Here are things you need to know about today's market:
● S&P/TSX 60 Index Standard Futures are trading at 1,302.10, up 0.05%.
● Uncertainty in Canada's tax landscape could weigh on investment: economist
● Lack of investment is a 'big part' of Canada's productivity slowdown — and it could get worse
● Crude oil prices drop amid easing tensions between Iran,...

Copper prices soared to a 22-month high
After the global copper mine supply was impacted at the end of last year, as global manufacturing demand showed signs of recovery, copper mine supply reduction combined with stronger-than-expected demand, and copper prices rose strongly.Recently, the price of copper has been rising steadily and has attracted market attention. The LME copperfuturesprice has reached its highest level in 22 months.
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📊 According to the latest intel from Goldman Sachs, Wednesday is shaping up to be a day of mixed emotions for Rio Tinto investors.
🚫 On the downside, the broker is predicting iron ore shipments of 75.5Mt for the quarter. Ouch! That's a whopping 12% decline from the previous quarter and a 9% drop year-on-year. Even worse, it falls short of the consensus estimate of 79.6Mt. 😓
⬇️ Alumina production is also expected to suffer a quarter-on-quarter d...