Employers in expensive cities have to offer higher salaries to attract talent, which raises expenses and lowers productivity
The Big Six banks have decreased their prime rates to 5.2%
Q4 growth came in below economists' expectations; the economy grew 2.8% during the year
The ECB's benchmark rate sits at 2.75% now, as consumers fret about inflation and businesses navigate political risk
CRA is “trying to have it both ways,” legal counsel says
Court to hear arguments over competing claims on failed alternative fund manager's assets
The central bank said it is harder to gauge where inflation is headed, in part because of uncertainty around Trump's policies
AI-related filings rise; crypto cases fall, and are in doubt if regulation arrives
Exercise will examine turmoil driven by geopolitics, trade uncertainty
Insurtech in B.C., Alberta and Ontario seeks licensing in 3 more provinces
And, ATB Financial adopts Google AI
The divergence in rates, one of the factors weighing on the Canadian dollar, could persist for the next decade
Decision comes after Alberta's Finance Minister fired the board of directors and CEO in November
The S&P/TSX composite index rose 58.63 points to 32,058.73
The central bank issued a summary of its overnight-rate deliberations earlier this month
Americans’ assessments of their current economic situation tumbled: survey
Retail investors targeted by so-called investment groups on social media
The increase is part of an effort to beef up anti-money laundering measures
Accountant allegedly found assets used to lure investors to schemes
The pension fund is investing up to US$1.05 billion
Plus, promotions at Harvest and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
High-profile firms and their clients were targeted in 2025
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