Many U.S. CEOs get money for nothing
Top execs' payout targets may be too easy to hit, research suggests
- By: James Langton
- September 21, 2023 September 21, 2023
- 15:30
Top execs' payout targets may be too easy to hit, research suggests
Number of workers collecting jobless benefits jumped 6% in July
Labour market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates
The U.K. central bank kept its interest rate unchanged at a 15-year high of 5.25%
Policymakers made clear Wednesday that they aren't close to declaring victory over the worst bout of inflation in 40 years
Governing council said holding rates steady was the right decision for now, but worried about misinterpretation
RBC 2023 Financial Flexibility Poll finds that 77% of survey respondents say they would like to save more but can't
Upbeat tone contrasts with fears that China’s economic concerns could dent global and regional growth
Consumer prices index moderated to 6.7% in the year August, down from 6.8% in July
Deputy governor weighed in on the numbers during a speech in Regina on Tuesday
Job vacancies decline, wage growth pressures ease in Q2
Despite concerns about saving, only 13% of respondents recently consulted an advisor
Outstanding mortgage and credit card balances rise
The increase makes the central bank's next rate decision tougher
Another rate hike this year will likely remain on the table, and Fed officials may project fewer cuts for next year
Annual readings continue to ease despite monthly rises in August
Auto negotiations, energy summit, inflation data and a return to parliament
Economists say recent slack in the economy will convince the BoC to remain on the sidelines
Persistent core inflation remains the key risk to rates, economy
Rising credit provisions, funding costs, pinching bank profits, DBRS says
Offshore investors pile into corporate and government bonds in July
But a return to housing affordability isn’t imminent, says an economist