Canada Investment Push: Prime Minister Mark Carney named Dominic Barton chair and Gurinder Grewal CEO of Invest in Canada, aiming to catalyse C$1 trillion in investment over five years and target sectors like critical minerals, AI and infrastructure. Digital Tax Fight: Belgian testimony warns a proposed “digital permanent establishment” corporate tax would mimic Europe’s digital services taxes and repeat economic and legal mistakes. US Policy & Growth: Tariff refunds are estimated to add about 0.2 points to US Q3 GDP, but the broader outlook remains clouded by Iran-war-driven costs. Energy & Biofuels: EPA granted $1.76bn in small-refinery renewable fuel credit exemptions while signaling future shifts to larger refiners, risking new industry tensions. Trade War Pressure: Trump threatens to hit Iran “hard” as strikes resume, keeping markets focused on energy and sanctions spillovers. Nigeria Jobs Focus: NESG says Nigeria’s growth must translate into millions of quality jobs, warning the labour challenge is structural. Asia FX Watch: MUFG flags the Philippine peso as Asia’s weakest link as US yields stay elevated. Tech & Capital Markets: Seraphim launched a New Space ETF, while MAS commits $220m over three years to fintech innovation.