As uncertainty bites, BoC cuts to resume: NBF
Fallout from flighty U.S. policy starting to show up in economic data
- By: James Langton
- May 19, 2025 May 16, 2025
- 08:00
Fallout from flighty U.S. policy starting to show up in economic data
Only 13% of survey participants said they’ve planned for PSW care
Fake advisor admits to fraud, money laundering, witness tampering
Canadians continued to increase investments in U.S. equities, bonds
Plus, new offerings from Empire Life, Purpose, BMO, Ninepoint; multiple fund changes announced
Budget boosts penalties, SRO powers, short selling rules
Trump’s tariffs fuel concerns about slower growth and higher prices
Economists cut global growth outlook to 2.4% in 2025
Economy contracted 0.7% in Q1 after recording growth of 2.4% in last year's final quarter
Government expected to release fiscal outlook before House rises for the summer
High court declines further review of tribunal's rulings in Amaya Gaming case, putting an end to further appeals
Province boosts spending to counter U.S. trade pressure
'Hot print' from Micron Technologies boosted enthusiasm for tech stocks, says portfolio manager
Central bank sees slowdown in wage gains from collective agreements
Rise in benchmark short-term rate to 0.75% is aimed at curbing inflation
Accountant allegedly found assets used to lure investors to schemes
OSC forgoes monetary sanctions, amid bankruptcy, ongoing litigation
Execs that previously pleaded guilty in fraud case accept regulatory sanctions
Plus, Raymond James gains Richardson advisor, and promotions at BMO, CI GAM, Wellington-Altus and more
Provincial regulator can halt trading when misinformation circulates
QAFP exam has one more sitting before title protection transition ends
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
Also, moves at Mackenzie Investments, Edward Jones Canada and the CSA
Plus, moves at BMO Private Wealth, Fiera Capital and CIBC GAM
Mutual fund, ETF AUM rose for the seventh consecutive month
Plus, other product launches and news, including more ESG fund terminations
More than 300 new products landed in 2025 — a new record