Tariff threats, uncertainty could weigh on consumers, drag down U.S. economy: report
U.S. consumers cut back sharply on spending in January
- By: Anne D’innocenzio and Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- February 28, 2025 February 28, 2025
- 09:25
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Canada’s economy heated up heading into 2025 — now comes Trump
Real GDP rose 2.6% on an annualized basis in Q4: StatCan
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- February 28, 2025 February 28, 2025
- 09:09
SEC says ‘meme’ coins aren’t securities
Agency issues opinion indicating that crypto novelties don't fall under securities law
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 17:49
Industry applauds delay in SEC clearing rules
Move allows more time to deal with operational, regulatory issues
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 16:55
Big banks report earnings beats ahead of potential tariff tempest
Consumers and businesses hold off on big spending decisions ahead of expected U.S. tariffs
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 15:12
Global house prices continue slide: BIS
China leads global drop, Canada down too, defying rich country rise
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 12:35
Payrolls, job vacancies rose in December: StatCan
Total labour demand increased in 2024, vacancy rate rises too
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 12:12
Key dates in the Canada-U.S. trade dispute
U.S. President Trump has at times contradicted himself about his own tariff plans
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 12:00
CIBC posts $2.2B Q1 profit
Canadian commercial banking and wealth management business earned $591 million
- By: The Canadian Press, with files from IE
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 11:43
RBC reports $5.1B Q1 profit, up from $3.6B a year ago
The bank's wealth management business earned $980 million, up from $664 million a year earlier
- By: The Canadian Press, with files from IE
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 10:46
TD Bank Group reports $2.79B Q1 profit
TD's wealth management and insurance business earned $680 million, up from $555 million a year earlier
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press, with files from IE Staff
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 10:39
Trump says tariffs on Mexico and Canada set for March 4
President says U.S. will double the existing 10% tariffs on China
- By: Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- February 27, 2025 February 27, 2025
- 10:10
U.S. jobless claims rise to 242,000, highest level in 3 months
The labour market remains healthy with plentiful jobs and relatively few layoffs
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- February 27, 2025 April 10, 2025
- 10:04
Tech stocks push Canada, U.S. markets higher as precious metals also rise
Chip, software companies up as 'bargain hunters' step in
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 17:12
Average asking rents fall for 16th straight month: report
Rents are still 12.9% higher than levels seen before the Covid pandemic
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 13:20
Consumer insolvencies hit highest volume last year since 2009: CAIRP
They rose 2.3% in 2025, while business insolvencies fell by 21.8%
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 12:21
B.C. court tackles novel estate case
Unique provision aims to balance interests, provide greater certainty
- By: James Langton
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 15:45
Europe’s new AML cop launches consultations
Agency seeks feedback on new due diligence standards, enforcement
- By: James Langton
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 15:31
Investor access to risky products a priority for IOSCO
Regulators flag retail investor issues, market structure, resilience for 2026
- By: James Langton
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 15:26
2025 FundGrade A+ Award winners announced
187 mutual funds, 117 ETFs and 114 seg funds were recognized
- By: IE Staff
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 16:34
RBC launches new mobile direct investing
GoSmart targets newer investors, excludes mutual funds, GICs, bonds, options
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 9, 2026 February 9, 2026
- 14:51
Deals: Mubadala Capital launches co-investment fund
Plus, GreenShield buys Kii Health's Canadian mental health services segment
- By: IE Staff
- February 9, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 01:02
Industry moves: François Trahan joins BMO as chief investment strategist
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- January 12, 2026 January 9, 2026
- 04:00
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
Product roundup: Interactive Brokers launches RRIF
Plus, National Bank changes diversified equity fund
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026
- 13:35
New year, new records: Canada’s ETF industry starts 2026 off with a bang
Net monthly ETF inflows reach $22B in January: report
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 11:57
Product roundup: Picton Investments to debut private equity fund
Plus, other firms launch new products, tweak their fund lineups
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 2, 2026 February 3, 2026
- 16:00