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Inflation could be back on track next year, CIBC report says

Certain factors will assist monetary policy

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Economy faces a reset, not a recession: TD

Rising rates will raise debt costs, curb spending, slow housing markets — but strengths persist

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Housing price pressures ease in April: StatsCan

Record levels of construction continue to push new home prices higher year over year

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Quitting Russian gas would spell recession in Europe

The path to greater energy security won't be quick

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CDOR cessation should be a breeze for banks: Fitch

Banks' experience with Libor should steel them for Canadian transition

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Investor unease with CEO pay growing

Shareholder support for "say-on-pay" votes at record low level

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What’s the value of a Canadian financial advisor?

Russell Investments Canada releases its seventh annual Value of an Advisor study

  • By: IE Staff
  • May 18, 2022 May 18, 2022
  • 15:44
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Pensions well positioned to weather high inflation: Fitch

Solid funding, diversified portfolios have plans on strong footing

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Despite still-soaring inflation, return to 70’s unlikely

Reduced energy intensity, credible monetary policy tempers threat, BIS says

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Canadian inflation hit 6.8% in April

With pasta prices up nearly 20%, the annual CPI increase hasn’t been this high since 1991

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Powell: Fed to keep hiking rates until it controls inflation

The Fed chair appeared unconcerned Tuesday about the stock market's sharp decline over the past six weeks

Portfolio flows spike in March: StatsCan

Foreign investors moved $30.3 billion into Canadian bonds in March

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Retail sales rose in April despite inflation

"The U.S. consumer now appears to be single-handedly keeping the global economy afloat," economist said

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Buying opportunity or prelude to recession?

Reports break down how much further tanking markets have to go

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Crypto crash hits trading platform’s finances

Unlike stock exchanges, Coinbase's revenues are tied to the assets' value

Ranking the risk to mortgage markets

Australia is most exposed to higher rates, a Fitch report said, while Canada ranked fourth

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Canadian home sales down in April as mortgage rates rise

CREA said typical discounted five-year fixed rates have leaped from about 3% to 4% in a month

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EU cuts forecast for economic growth as war’s fallout widens

Inflation in the 19 countries that share the euro currency hit 7.5% in April

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Ransomware a growing threat to governments

Costa Rica declares emergency over ongoing cyberattack

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Emerging markets face net-zero challenges too: Moody’s

Large increase in sustainable investment needed for developed markets to meet climate goals

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Stablecoins’ untethering may prompt regulation: Fitch

Prominent cryptos losing their pegs is a wake up call to investors, regulators

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Business insolvency filings up nearly 34%

Rising interest rates and inflation could push insolvencies even higher in the coming months, warns the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals

  • By: IE Staff
  • May 13, 2022 May 13, 2022
  • 13:07
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Social risks rise alongside inflation: Moody’s

Countries in the Middle East and Africa face unrest amid rising food, energy costs

Global OTC derivatives markets see second-half shift

Spiking commodity prices, benchmark reforms reflected in derivatives markets

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Manulife, Sun Life report Q1 earnings

Insurers attribute performance in some areas to higher rates, lower equity markets