Canada must ‘lean into’ economic disruption: BoC’s Macklem
The central bank is forecasting weak growth in the economy over the next two years due to AI, U.S. protectionism
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 12:55
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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
U.S. job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020
Employers have added just 28,000 jobs a month since March
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 10:54
Budget watchdog says NATO 5% pledge to hike deficit by $63B
The extra defence spending will cost the country an extra $33.5 billion a year: PBO
- By: Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 10:05
Bank of England stands pat on interest rates, but cuts expected ahead
The central bank last cut its key rate in December
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 09:21
Europe’s central bank maintains interest rate with economic growth resilient
The bank's benchmark deposit rate has stood at 2% since June
- By: David McHugh, The Associated Press
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 09:17
GST rebate top-up to give couples estimated $326 more this year, on average
12.1 million recipients to benefit: PBO
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 5, 2026 February 5, 2026
- 09:06
Investor class actions certified to allow settlement
Claims involve alleged misrepresentations by cannabis firm, underwriters
- By: James Langton
- February 5, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 04:00
S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. markets mixed amid rotation away from tech stocks
Meanwhile, gold and silver prices rose after paring bigger, early gains
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 4, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 17:08
C.D. Howe report floats tax credit for small employers to offer retirement plans
Plus, an update on a tax credit previously proposed by FP Canada
- By: Michelle Schriver
- February 4, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 16:54
CAAT board chair Don Smith suspended
Move comes after concerns about CEO Derek Dobson sparked three executive resignations
- By: IE Staff
- February 4, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 15:53
Gold’s surge likely to hold up, for now
Central banks, investors driven to gold by erratic U.S. policy, geopolitical risk
- By: James Langton
- February 4, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 14:47
Growth to slow amid consumer weakness: Fitch
Unemployment may have peaked, but excess supply to curb wage growth
- By: James Langton
- February 4, 2026 February 4, 2026
- 14:40
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
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
Record fund assets, record ETF inflows in 2025
Canadian ETF sales exceeded $100 billion for the first time in 2025
- By: Ian Bragg
- January 30, 2026 January 30, 2026
- 09:16