Retail sales rise 0.6% in August largely due to a spike in gas prices
Fifth straight monthly gain reflects resilient economy despite tough economic environment
- By: Anne D’Innocenzio
- September 14, 2023 September 14, 2023
- 11:07
Top Stories in News
Laurentian Bank shares fall as it concludes review without deal to sell
Montreal-based bank said it will stick with its current business plan, with an increased focus on efficiency
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 14, 2023 April 4, 2024
- 10:56
SEC alleges Virtu failed to guard client data
Firm rejects regulator's allegations, cites political motive for action
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 17:02
Industry moves this week
Head of Advocis resigns, and other industry moves
- By: Katie Keir
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 16:24
Research and Markets
Three officials sworn in at Federal Reserve
Governing board reaches full strength with Biden appointees
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 15:42
Dude, where’s my enforcement action?
SEC sanctions Stoner Cats creator over NFT sales
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 14:26
Jobless rates stick at low levels in July: OECD
Unemployment remains historically low in U.S., Europe
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 13:50
Fitch cuts forecasts for Canada, global economy
Weakness in China, tighter financial conditions weighing on outlook
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 13:39
U.K. economy shrinks in July amid bad weather and doctors’ strikes
Growth is expected to stay tepid
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 12:41
Research and Markets
Housing gap to restore affordability remains at about 3.5 million units: CMHC
The supply picture has improved somewhat in Ontario, but has worsened in other provinces like Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 12:35
High gas prices push up inflation, but prices overall are slowly moving in the right direction
Decline in the core measure points to inflation coming under control
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 12:23
Statistics Canada says household debt ratio down in Q2 as income grew
Disposable income comfortably outpaced the growth in debt, demand for mortgages fell
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
- 12:09
Products
Product roundup: Hamilton introduces first covered-call bond ETF
Plus, RBC iShares launches five thematic funds
- By: Mark Burgess
- September 13, 2023 October 10, 2023
- 09:27
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