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

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

By: James Langton
May 18, 2022 May 18, 2022
15:08

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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

By: The Canadian Press
May 18, 2022 May 18, 2022
11:16

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

By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
May 17, 2022 May 17, 2022
17:13

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Portfolio flows spike in March: StatsCan

Foreign investors moved $30.3 billion into Canadian bonds in March

By: James Langton
May 17, 2022 May 17, 2022
15:05

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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

By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
May 17, 2022 May 17, 2022
09:56

Buying opportunity or prelude to recession?

Reports break down how much further tanking markets have to go

By: Mark Burgess
May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022
15:06

Crypto crash hits trading platform’s finances

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

By: James Langton
May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022
14:47

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Ranking the risk to mortgage markets

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

By: James Langton
May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022
14:38

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

By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022
12:25

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

By: The Associated Press
May 16, 2022 May 16, 2022
12:12

Ransomware a growing threat to governments

Costa Rica declares emergency over ongoing cyberattack

By: James Langton
May 13, 2022 May 13, 2022
16:06

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

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

By: James Langton
May 13, 2022 May 13, 2022
14:49

Stablecoins’ untethering may prompt regulation: Fitch

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

By: James Langton
May 13, 2022 May 13, 2022
14:32

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

Social risks rise alongside inflation: Moody’s

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

By: James Langton
May 12, 2022 May 12, 2022
14:00

Global OTC derivatives markets see second-half shift

Spiking commodity prices, benchmark reforms reflected in derivatives markets

By: James Langton
May 12, 2022 May 12, 2022
13:37

Manulife, Sun Life report Q1 earnings

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

By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
May 12, 2022 May 12, 2022
13:32

Corporate pension gains to be short-lived: Moody’s

Funding improvements from 2021 in doubt amid market volatility

By: James Langton
May 12, 2022 May 12, 2022
13:19

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Chinese lockdowns stoke supply chain struggles

Port activity drops, adding to inflation woes, Fitch says

By: James Langton
May 11, 2022 May 11, 2022
14:42

OECD job markets still gaining strength

Two-thirds of OECD countries have now improved on pre-pandemic jobless rates

By: James Langton
May 11, 2022 May 11, 2022
14:23

Market volatility weighs on sustainable bond activity

Moody's says new issuance now looks flat amid war, inflation, rate hikes

By: James Langton
May 11, 2022 May 11, 2022
14:18

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How advisors are positioning portfolios amid rising rates

Some advisors are looking at GICs, short-term bonds, alternatives and mortgage products for clients

By: Daniel Calabretta
May 11, 2022 May 11, 2022
11:09

FP Canada finds lack of trust among diverse communities

A new benchmark will track the "disconcerting" gaps in financial trust, access and well-being

By: IE Staff
May 10, 2022 May 10, 2022
16:32

Assets surge but retirement challenges remain

Savings needs have risen alongside wealth, a C.D. Howe report says

By: James Langton
May 10, 2022 May 10, 2022
15:36

Growth trends remain mostly stable, OECD says

Leading indicators point to stable growth in most countries, but not in Europe

By: James Langton
May 10, 2022 May 10, 2022
13:46