Inflation Surges as War Drives Gas Prices Up
Inflation is rising again—and fuel is the reason. A key U.S. inflation measure just hit its highest level in nearly three years, driven by the war involving Iran. Gas prices jumped sharply, and oil is now trading above $100 per barrel. When fuel rises like this, it affects everything. For everyday people, the impact is […]
Airbnb to Face New Taxes in Jamaica
Jamaica is about to tax Airbnb-style rentals. Starting April 1, 2027, the government will apply General Consumption Tax (GCT) to short-term rentals like Airbnb. At the same time, GCT on tourism activities will increase from 10% to 15%. This is a big shift for a fast-growing industry that has generated billions for local property owners. […]
$110K Salary Still Can’t Buy a Home in Major Canadian Cities
A six-figure salary used to mean you were ahead. Today, it’s not enough. A housing expert recently told Canada’s finance committee that earning $110,000 a year still won’t get you into a home in major cities like Toronto or Vancouver. Thirty years ago, that same income would have made homeownership realistic. Now, it barely gets […]
Trump Announces U.S. Seizure of Iranian Ship as Ceasefire Tensions Escalate
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran are rising again—and this time, it’s happening during what was supposed to be a ceasefire. Donald Trump confirmed that U.S. forces seized an Iranian ship, while Iran has threatened to retaliate. The situation is now unstable, especially around the Strait of Hormuz—one of the most important oil routes in […]
Seprod Warns of Food Price Increases in Jamaica as Oil Costs and Taxes Rise
Food prices in Jamaica are about to rise again — and this time, it’s coming directly from one of the country’s largest suppliers, Seprod Group. Seprod is warning that some food items could increase by 2% to 8% starting mid-April, driven by two main forces: rising global oil prices due to the Middle East conflict, […]
Canada Cuts Fuel Taxes Temporarily as Gas and Diesel Prices Rise
Gas prices are getting a small break — but don’t get too comfortable. The government is temporarily cutting fuel taxes, which will lower gas by about 10 cents per litre for a few months. That means you’ll pay a little less when filling up — but this is only short-term relief. The real issue hasn’t […]
Paramount’s $110 Billion Hollywood Merger
Hollywood is about to get a lot smaller — at least when it comes to who controls the biggest movies and shows. Paramount Skydance has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery in a massive US$110 billion deal, ending a bidding war after Netflix walked away. If regulators approve the transaction, the merger is expected to […]
Oil Prices Surge as Iran War Escalates
The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is already starting to affect the global economy. One of the first places people will feel it is at the gas pump. Oil prices jumped above $90 per barrel this week, rising more than 30% in just a few days. The spike comes as attacks across […]
Netflix Walks Away. Paramount Steps In.
The streaming wars just took a dramatic turn and Wall Street moved fast. Netflix has officially backed away from its deal to buy the streaming and studio assets of Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount Skydance raised its offer to $31 per share. Investors loved it. Netflix stock jumped more than 9% after the company made […]
Florida Moves to Eliminate Most Property Taxes
Florida’s House has advanced HJR 203 — a proposal that could eventually eliminate most property taxes on primary homes. It still needs Senate approval and voter support in 2026. But if it becomes law, it would mark one of the biggest tax shifts in modern state history. Here’s what that means in plain language. If […]