Blair Foster

Good morning and happy Monday! I had an amazing weekend, starting with an 18 km hike and finishing by relaxing by the Elbow River under the warm sun before returning to the office. But enough about that here is your morning java... A Cup of Coffee The US military carried out its sixth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting logistics infrastructure and maritime capabilities, after announcing additional American troop deaths. Iran retaliated by attacking US military...

Good morning and happy Monday! A Cup of Coffee The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran collapsed this week, with both countries exchanging airstrikes. In the most alarming development for global energy markets, commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — the critical waterway through which roughly 20% of the world's oil flows — came to a halt, with no vessels crossing since Sunday evening. Oil prices surged sharply on the news, reviving inflation fears and shaking...

September is one of the two typical times for mortgage renewals, and that’s no accident. For many families, mortgage terms are up for renewal in March and September, making this fall an important moment to reassess your home financing. Before your bank sends a renewal letter asking you to “sign and return,” it’s worth exploring all your options – not just the one the bank offers. When you renew directly with your bank, they can only offer their own mortgage products and rates. Most people...