Money Dates | Canadian Money Brief What's Paid, Due or Changing This Week Week of Monday, November 16, 2026 Three dates matter this week: a big inflation report on Monday, then two benefit payments on Thursday and Friday. Here is the week, plus what is coming over the next five weeks. This Week: Nov 16 to 22 Date What What to know Mon, Nov 16 8:30 am ET October inflation report (CPI) Statistics Canada's CPI for October. September came in at 3.1%, up from 3.0% in August. The Bank of Canada watches this before its Dec 9 decision. Thu, Nov 19 Canada Disability Benefit Up to $204.20 a month. Paid on the third Thursday of each month. Fri, Nov 20 Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Up to $679.75 a month for each child under 6 and $573.58 for each child aged 6 to 17, for families under the income threshold. Not this week: CPP and OAS (Nov 26). The Groceries and Essentials Benefit, formerly the GST/HST credit, is not paid again until Jan 5, 2027. The Ontario Trillium Benefit was paid Nov 10....
Tech Stocks Rally After Inflation Data Shows Improvement
In a surprising turn of events, tech stocks led a market rally today following better-than-expected inflation data. Here are the key highlights:
Inflation Eases Slightly: Despite persistent concerns about rising prices, the latest data indicates a slight easing of inflationary pressures.
Consumer Price Index (CPI): The Consumer Price Index, a crucial measure of inflation, showed more favorable numbers than anticipated. This development has reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may soon cut interest rates.
Tech Stocks Surge: Investors cheered the news, particularly in the tech sector. Companies like Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA (NVDA) saw significant gains.
Market Outlook: With inflation under control, market sentiment has improved. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) and the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) both posted strong gains.
While uncertainties remain, today’s positive data offers hope for investors. Keep an eye on further economic reports this week as the market reacts to changing conditions.
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