Laura Lau discusses the impact interest rates have had on the Canadian economy on BNN

by Maggie Meng

| November 2nd, 2023

CIO Laura Lau explains the impact that high interest rates have had on the Canadian Economy. She also discusses earnings season and trends in the tech and auto industries.

Watch: Businesses don’t want to invest amidst a slowing economy: Brompton Group’s Laura Lau

Maggie Meng has nearly a decade of experience in the financial industry and is a Senior Investment Analyst with Brompton Funds. Ms. Meng is a CFA Charterholder and is a member of the Toronto CFA Society. Ms. Meng is also a Chartered Professional Accountant, Certified General Accountant and is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. She received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto.

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