Canadian stock market slides amid mixed U.S. performance, higher oil prices
The S&P/TSX composite index was down 150 points on Wednesday
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 11, 2026 March 11, 2026
- 15:56
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National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC
Housing construction activity exceeded the 10-year average across most major markets
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- March 11, 2026 March 11, 2026
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Canadian government borrowed a net $119B in 2025
Debt issued by governments, companies declined to net $243B from $282B
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 11, 2026 March 11, 2026
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Oil shock from Iran war prompts countries to open strategic reserves
The IEA was created in the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis
- By: Matt Sedensky and Wyatte Grantham-Philips, The Associated Press
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- 13:30
U.S. inflation held steady last month before attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring
Consumer prices rose 2.4% in February on an annual basis
- By: Christopher Rugaber and Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
- March 11, 2026 March 11, 2026
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ETFs offer exposure to India’s growing economy
Favourable demographics and a rising middle class are ingredients for long-term secular growth
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Nova Scotia premier apologizes, reverses some budget cuts amid outcry
The reversal comes just over two weeks after Houston's government tabled its budget
- By: Lyndsay Armstrong, The Canadian Press
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- 17:03
S&P/TSX composite rises while U.S. markets end mixed; oil price falls
The April crude oil contract was down US$11.32 at US$83.45 per barrel
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 16:29
Canada’s private impact investing market is maturing
Rising fundraising targets, increased product launches are driving the activity: report
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 15:49
Goeasy withdraws guidance, suspends dividend
Non-prime consumer lender says it will take more than $200M in charges in Q4
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 14:39
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan earned a net return of 7.7% for 2025
Net assets grew to $132B, up from $123B at the end of 2024
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 13:38
Product roundup: Dynamic, 3iQ debut active multi-crypto ETF
Plus, a slew of other fund launches, changes announced
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 11:37
Julie Gallagher named new Richardson Wealth CEO
Gallagher will oversee Richardson rebrand under iA Financial
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
- 11:27
S&P/TSX composite slides more than 100 points, U.S. markets hit new highs
Oil prices climbed, showing that caution still remains in financial markets
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- April 16, 2026 April 16, 2026
- 16:57
China’s economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war
Its economy grew 1.3% compared to Q4 2025, the fastest pace in a year
- By: Chan Ho-Him, The Associated Press
- April 16, 2026 April 16, 2026
- 09:30
CREA lowers home sales forecast for 2026 amid ‘shaky’ economic start to year
The association expects a total of 474,972 residential properties to be sold this year
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- April 16, 2026 April 16, 2026
- 09:19
CIRO issues phase two of CE reform proposals
Proposals out for 90-day comment period, final regime slated for Jan. 1, 2028
- By: James Langton
- April 16, 2026 April 16, 2026
- 16:37
ESMA examines the rise of non-public credit ratings
Regulator to explore market impact of private, restricted rating activity
- By: James Langton
- April 16, 2026 April 16, 2026
- 14:29
FCA readies new approach to short-selling supervision
Reforms seek to ease burden, impediments to short activity
- By: James Langton
- April 16, 2026 April 16, 2026
- 14:21
RBC, Scotiabank pull back on climate goals
The banks are dropping their interim emission reduction targets due to various factors
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- April 16, 2026 April 16, 2026
- 16:48
First Capital’s $9B portfolio to be divided between Choice Properties, KingSett
The deal comes amid signs of renewed optimism in Canadian real estate: KingSett head
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- April 16, 2026 April 16, 2026
- 15:01
FP Canada, Institute of Financial Planning update guidelines on expected returns, add shelter projection
Projected returns slightly lower for equities, fixed income compared to last year's guidelines
- By: IE Staff
- April 16, 2026 April 16, 2026
- 14:47
Industry moves: New execs join SLI, Focus Wealth, CI Financial and Conquest
Plus, Designed Wealth adds advisor and inaugural taxonomy and transition planning council named
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 14:48
Richard McIntyre departs Manulife Wealth, Brett Marchand tapped as next CEO
McIntyre to start a new role later this month
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 8, 2026 April 8, 2026
- 12:18
Industry moves: Fondaction gets a new CEO, B.C. team joins PWL Capital
Plus, appointments at Sun Life, Connor, Clark & Lunn, Sapling Financial and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 14:28
Private credit recap: Asset managers respond to elevated redemption requests
Investors are looking to exit from funds in droves during "a period of heightened negative sentiment"
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 14, 2026 April 14, 2026
- 13:59
Product roundup: RBC iShares alliance rolls out five new ETFs
Plus, new emerging market, target-date and tech funds, and a raft of fund changes
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 16:20
Opinion: We need greater governance on life insurance book transfers
The lack of a structured follow-up when a client changes hands can leave the policyholder vulnerable
- By: Rhona Konnelly
- April 10, 2026 April 10, 2026
- 10:57