Happy Friday from Brenda Miller Family Wealth!

The Civic long weekend is a cherished break in early August for Canadians to enjoy the summertime. Observed on the first Monday of August, it offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, visit family and friends, travel to cottage country or national parks, or simply relax before the back-to-school season begins. Remember, live your dash!

 The Latest News

• B.C. LNG Deal: British Columbia's Ksi Lisims and Germany's Uniper have signed a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreement, strengthening energy ties between Canada and Europe amid global energy demands.

• Federal Reserve Holds Rates: The U.S. Federal Reserve maintained its current interest rate but signaled that a rate hike may be forthcoming as economic conditions evolve.

• AI Fuels Battery Boom: Global battery demand is experiencing significant growth, driven largely by the surge in artificial intelligence applications and related infrastructure expansion.

• Microsoft Cloud Milestone: Microsoft's cloud business has crossed the US$100 billion revenue threshold for the first time, marking a major achievement for the tech giant's Azure and related cloud services.

This week, Betina and Matthew with Bereaved Families of Ontario Durham Region, an incredible organization that has been supporting families across Durham Region for over 25 years. Their mission resonates deeply: providing free peer support programs for bereaved parents, young adults, and teens-helping individuals navigate grief, reduce isolation, and find hope through meaningful connection. We are proud that through the RBC Community Together Fund, we were able to contribute a $1,500 grant to help sustain their vital work in our community.

Please note we will be out of the office on Monday and back in the office all hands-on deck for Tuesday August 4^th.

Brenda, Betina, Matty, Taylor, Max, and Nathan