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Moody’s cuts U.S. GDP forecast

Fed's inflation fight to hit spending, investment

By: James Langton
July 25, 2022 July 25, 2022
15:53

Rising rates will reveal bank weaknesses: Fitch

Systemic stress looks low as global monetary conditions tighten

By: James Langton
July 25, 2022 July 25, 2022
14:41

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The fallout from El Salvador’s Bitcoin bet

Crypto push having unintended negative consequences for government finances

By: James Langton
July 25, 2022 July 25, 2022
14:24

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Fed set to impose another big hike to fight inflation

The U.S. Federal Reserve's rate hikes aren't suited to address all the causes of high inflation, however

By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
July 25, 2022 July 25, 2022
12:44

Retail sales rose 2.2% in May

However, the estimate for June points to a slowdown

By: The Canadian Press
July 22, 2022 July 22, 2022
13:16

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Concerns about economic growth weigh on second half of 2022

Chief investment officer outlines the economic indicators to watch and provides portfolio suggestions for advisors

By: Daniel Calabretta
July 22, 2022 July 22, 2022
12:36

Most asset managers want to increase ESG options: survey

Northern Trust asked global asset managers what strategies will continue to drive growth in a more challenging environment

By: IE Staff
July 21, 2022 July 21, 2022
14:50

History taught the Bank of Canada what happens when it doesn’t control high inflation

Today’s approach by central banks means inflation is unlikely to be as bad as it was in the 1970s

By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
July 21, 2022 July 21, 2022
12:46

Pensions need to up their climate-risk management game

Recommendations are outlined in a new report

By: IE Staff
July 20, 2022 July 20, 2022
15:45

Canadian equities may be the safest place in a stagflationary environment: report

National Bank report outlines 'post-pandemic survival strategies' for challenging market

By: IE Staff
July 19, 2022 July 19, 2022
15:41

Pension coverage increased in Canada: StatsCan

A better coverage ratio in 2020 was due partly to fewer workers during the pandemic

By: IE Staff
July 18, 2022 July 18, 2022
14:58

Sentiment drops among advisors, investors across most asset classes

More pain is expected in Q3 as bearish sentiment grows, Horizons survey suggests

By: IE Staff
July 18, 2022 July 18, 2022
13:52

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Economists predict inflation climbed even higher in June amid “reopening effect”

Without the easing of global pressures, more aggressive action from the Bank of Canada may be necessary

By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
July 18, 2022 July 18, 2022
10:27

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International securities flows drop in May: StatsCan

Both foreign and domestic investor activity slid sharply from record levels

By: James Langton
July 15, 2022 July 15, 2022
15:36

Tough months ahead for Canadians amid inflation, rate hikes

Experts weigh in on the economic environment

By: Adena Ali, The Canadian Press
July 14, 2022 July 14, 2022
16:03

BoC rate hike contributes to loonie falling to a 20-month low

Investors fear the Federal Reserve will mirror the full percentage point hike in two weeks

By: Ross Marowits, The Canadian Press
July 14, 2022 July 14, 2022
15:52

Q2 forecast dips on weaker manufacturing sales

Scotiabank's model forecast declines as supply issues dog sales in May

By: James Langton
July 14, 2022 July 14, 2022
14:29

Lots of smoking chimneys in a dark environment

Stress tests underline banks’ climate challenge

Good data is scarce and lending to heavy polluters is large, Fitch notes

By: James Langton
July 13, 2022 July 13, 2022
16:55

OECD unemployment stable in May

Jobless rate remains at record low, and below pre-pandemic levels in most countries

By: James Langton
July 13, 2022 July 13, 2022
14:52

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Conference Board cuts economic growth forecast for 2022 and 2023

The think tank says it's not expecting an economic contraction in Canada, but the risks are creeping up

By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
July 12, 2022 July 12, 2022
15:36

Regulators shake off slowdown, boost banks’ buffers: Fitch

Prudential measures may be relaxed once again if global slump deepens

By: James Langton
July 12, 2022 July 12, 2022
14:54

Proxy season sees rise in environmental and social issues: Morningstar

Asset managers are beefing up proxy voting policies in response, research finds

By: James Langton
July 12, 2022 July 12, 2022
14:48

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Bank ratings can weather rising rates: Fitch

Rating agency affirms Big Six ratings, upgrades Scotia's outlook

By: James Langton
July 11, 2022 July 11, 2022
15:57

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Canadian household budgets stretched thin as inflation, interest rates rise: Survey

Nearly half of respondents are reining in spending on travelling, dining out and entertainment

By: The Canadian Press
July 11, 2022 July 11, 2022
15:10

Signs of slowing accumulate: OECD

U.S. joins major markets facing slowdown, leading indicators suggest

By: James Langton
July 11, 2022 July 11, 2022
14:02