Central Banking & Rates: Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said Canada-U.S. ties may not return to “where we were” as tariffs and protectionism remain in play, while the bank held its key rate at 2.25%, leaving debt-stressed households with little immediate relief. Property & Housing Finance: China’s new home-finance rules aim to cut buyer risk on pre-sold homes by tying mortgage releases to completion certification and extending maximum terms to 40 years, though analysts doubt it will fully revive demand. Market Leverage: South Korea’s margin debt rebounded to about 33 trillion won as younger investors piled back in, highlighting renewed appetite for fast gains. Gold & Macro Risk: Schroders turned bullish on gold, citing structural demand and improved positioning despite elevated real yields, as investors hedge inflation, sovereign debt and currency instability. Banking Security & Fraud: Delaware State Police investigated a WSFS Bank robbery in Rehoboth Beach; Canada’s Maple Ridge RCMP warned of rising counterfeit $50/$100 notes; and India saw arrests over a counterfeit currency ring. Investor Protection & Litigation: A wave of securities class-action notices and investigations continued, including cases tied to EyePoint, Photronics, Wix, Alibaba, Barclays, HDFC Bank, and others, with multiple lead-plaintiff deadlines approaching. Skills & Inclusion: Ontario pledged nearly $3.9m to train more than 310 women for skilled trades, while a survey found only 1 in 5 women in Ireland feel in control of personal finances. Infrastructure Investment: Guyana said it has put $41.7b into Amerindian communities over five years, and St. Charles Parish (Louisiana) approved a $10m road extension to unlock 1,000+ acres for development.