S&P/TSX composite closes the week lower, while U.S. stock markets rise
Both the Bank of Canada and the Fed will make rate decisions next week
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CIRO’s proficiency portals on track for Jan. 2
CSI brand will continue, Fitch Learning says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- December 5, 2025 December 5, 2025
- 16:51
Product roundup: Global X unveils copper ETF with covered call strategy
Plus, a new ETF provider enters the scene, other products announced, firms make fund changes
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 5, 2025 December 5, 2025
- 16:25
Ottawa should recommit to debt-to-GDP anchor: IMF
Report also calls for independent mechanism to define capital under the federal government's new spending framework
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- December 5, 2025 December 5, 2025
- 15:02
Debt securities issuance led by government in Q3
Insurance corporations and pension funds issuances totalled $12.5 billion
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 5, 2025 December 5, 2025
- 12:28
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened
Despite mixed economic signals, Fed expected to cut key rate next week
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- December 5, 2025 December 5, 2025
- 12:18
CRA leader pushes back against auditor general’s findings on call centre accuracy
Larger samples conducted by the agency show 90% accuracy, CRA secretary of state says
- By: Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press
- December 5, 2025 December 5, 2025
- 11:40
U.S. jobless claims fall to 191,000, lowest since September 2022
Labour markets remain "frozen," economist says, while inflation is still above the Fed's target
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- December 5, 2025 December 5, 2025
- 10:18
Laurentian bowing out of retail banking from stiff competition: CEO
The bank announced this week it will be split and sold to Fairstone and National Bank
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 5, 2025 December 5, 2025
- 10:03
Securing financial independence for Canadians with disabilities
Registered disability savings plans and Henson trusts form a powerful foundation, but benefit coordination is key
- By: Alyssa Mitha
- December 5, 2025 December 5, 2025
- 09:59
Economy adds 54,000 jobs in ‘perplexing’ November labour report
The job gains were concentrated in part-time positions: Statistics Canada
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- December 5, 2025 December 5, 2025
- 09:26
Bank stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets mixed
Canada's Big Six banks brought in a collective $16.45B in profits in Q4
- By: Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
- December 4, 2025 December 4, 2025
- 17:15
Global GDP forecast revised up: Fitch
AI boom, equity market wealth effect outpacing tariff drag on growth
- By: James Langton
- December 4, 2025 December 4, 2025
- 14:37
U.S. filings for jobless benefits fall to lowest level since September 2022
The report potentially complicates the Fed’s upcoming rate decision
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- December 4, 2025 December 4, 2025
- 11:02
Economy, job stability concerns delaying some first-time home purchases: poll
Nearly all first-time buyers surveyed say they find the homebuying process confusing
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 4, 2025 December 4, 2025
- 09:41
November auto sales down 8.6% amid economic headwinds: DesRosiers
However, the picture may not be as bad as it appears, says DesRosiers managing partner
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 3, 2025 December 3, 2025
- 16:16
Europe pushes single financial market reforms
Policymakers propose measures to integrate, harmonize markets
- By: James Langton
- December 4, 2025 December 4, 2025
- 14:33
U.K. to explore growing private market risks
Bank of England to stress test private markets
- By: James Langton
- December 4, 2025 December 4, 2025
- 14:20
Virtu sanctioned by SEC
Regulator alleged firm failed to protect clients' trading data
- By: James Langton
- December 4, 2025 December 4, 2025
- 14:14
EQB to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw for about $800M
The deal will see Loblaw take about a 16% stake in the bank
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 4, 2025 December 4, 2025
- 09:31
CIBC profits rise on broad gains including from increased U.S. exposure
Its Canadian wealth management revenue was up 18% in the quarter from a year earlier
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- December 4, 2025 December 4, 2025
- 09:22
BMO reports $2.3B profit, raises dividend as U.S. business improves
The bank also appointed Tammy Brown to its board of directors
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 4, 2025 December 4, 2025
- 09:17
Industry moves: Richardson Wealth, CIBC Wood Gundy and CI Assante score veteran teams
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- October 3, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 17:39
Industry moves: John MacIntyre named chair of TD Bank
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- August 4, 2025 August 1, 2025
- 00:33
Industry moves: Huston Loke leaves FSRA
Plus, moves at BMO Private Wealth, Fiera Capital and CIBC GAM
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- July 18, 2025 July 18, 2025
- 17:06
Canadian ETFs gathered record $13.8B in November
Year-to-date inflows also crossed the $100B mark in the month
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- December 4, 2025 December 4, 2025
- 13:24
Manulife launches seven new seg funds
Falling rates and market volatility spark interest in seg funds
- By: Jonathan Got
- December 1, 2025 December 1, 2025
- 17:02
Product roundup: CIBC, Avantis look to bring 8 new ETFs to Canada
Plus, more ETFs, CDRs and seg funds launched, PM changes announced
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- November 28, 2025 December 3, 2025
- 16:54