Ari Rabinovitch

National Digital Broadcast Journalist @GlobalNews

Economic, business, consumer and all forms of breaking news

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The cost of some memory chips have nearly doubled in just a few months. Here's how it could affect your next smartphone purchase.

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Honoured to see my work highlighted in a video from the Prime Minister!

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We’re buying Canadian, and we’re building Canadian.

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It comes amid a broader trend of consumers being more patriotic when spending their money, including with the Buy Canadian movement that took off last year.

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The "Pizza wars!"

No, it's not a cheesy sequel, but pizza companies are in a "fight" for the dollars of cost-conscious consumers, as a retail analyst explains.

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Priorities varied, especially from province to province.

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“Office holiday parties sit at this weird intersection of professional obligation and personal finance,” says a personal finance expert.

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The Bank of Canada may be done with interest rates for a while, and here's why.

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Your income taxes could be changing starting next year.

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"You don't want to treat your stock market portfolio like an ATM," said one financial expert.

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The "lack of reliability is what’s killing businesses," CFIB said, raising concerns about a holiday strike.

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Loyalty programs might help, but to really see savings from holiday shopping, a sound strategy is key.

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My piece from yesterday. The Bank of Canada did cut rates, and food is still too expensive.

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“It would be extremely challenging if more tariffs go into place," said one auto industry representative.

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This may complicate the Bank of Canada's next interest rate decision.

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Gold prices are up roughly 60 per cent so far in 2025, but "FOMO is not a good reason to invest," one expert cautions.

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As Stellantis pulls further out of Canada, could taxpayers be on the hook?

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"Things are basically flat since May...that’s not a sign of a strong job market,” says an economist.

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Retailers take note!

Survey data shows consumers are expected to spend less than normal during the holidays, but some may be more willing to support "Made in Canada" options.

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Adjustable reclining seats on most WestJet flights will soon be considered an upgrade feature.

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Tariffs are hurting labour markets and economies, but the OECD says Canada is still poised for modest growth - unless things escalate.

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