As the economy recovers, environmental doomsday draws nearer
The global growth surge is driving a 6.7% increase in emissions from public companies, MSCI warns
- By: James Langton
- October 12, 2021 October 12, 2021
- 15:03
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Americans quit their jobs at a record pace in August
The data helps fill in a puzzle looming over the job market
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- October 12, 2021 October 12, 2021
- 13:48
Global recovery slowing as inflation, supply chain disruptions bite
An IMF report also warned about the disparity in vaccination rates between rich and poor countries
- By: IE staff, with files from the Associated Press
- October 12, 2021 October 12, 2021
- 13:02
Climate-driven bank regulation is starting to form: Fitch
Banks may face climate-related mandatory disclosure, stress tests and capital demands within the next few years
- By: James Langton
- October 12, 2021 October 12, 2021
- 12:57
Canada added 157,000 jobs in September
The gain brings employment back to pre-pandemic levels for the first time
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 8, 2021 October 8, 2021
- 11:46
U.S. employers added a weak 194,000 jobs as delta maintains hold
This marks a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- October 8, 2021 October 8, 2021
- 11:38
Invest in yourself, corporate Canada
Cash-rich companies have an uncommon opportunity to undertake capital investment, a CIBC report says
- By: James Langton
- October 7, 2021 October 7, 2021
- 16:02
Home ownership costs soared in Q2, RBC reports
The share of income required to own a home jumped by the largest margin seen in 30 years
- By: James Langton
- October 7, 2021 October 7, 2021
- 15:58
Equity underwriting up, debt down in 2021: Refinitiv
BMO Capital Markets leads equity league tables, RBC Capital Markets tops in debt
- By: James Langton
- October 7, 2021 October 7, 2021
- 15:47
U.S. advisors to bolster marketing efforts, target younger clients
More than half of advisors with defined marketing plans gained new clients via social media over the past 12 months, a survey says
- By: IE Staff
- October 7, 2021 October 7, 2021
- 15:18
Higher oil prices in the cards: Moody’s
With oil production constrained, rising demand may boost prices
- By: James Langton
- October 7, 2021 October 7, 2021
- 14:23
Asset owners welcome ESG regulatory guidance
More than 80% of those surveyed for FTSE Russell said they're evaluating or implementing sustainable investment
- By: Katie Keir
- October 7, 2021 October 7, 2021
- 09:08
That ’70s show: stagflation risks rise, report says
National Bank Financial warned about the growing list of challenges facing the recovery
- By: James Langton
- October 6, 2021 October 6, 2021
- 16:50
Conference Board cuts growth forecast for 2021 after weak Q2
The board's prediction for economic growth in 2022 held steady
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 6, 2021 October 6, 2021
- 15:08
Small biz positioned for “once-in-a-lifetime” growth opportunity
The possibility to rebound and innovate will emerge over the next couple of years, Scotiabank says
- By: James Langton
- October 6, 2021 October 6, 2021
- 12:56
Bitcoin “an option on digital gold,” Niall Ferguson says
Speaking to the CFA Society Toronto, the historian was bullish on Bitcoin, cautious on inflation and worried about China
- By: Mark Burgess
- October 6, 2021 October 6, 2021
- 10:11
Financial firms spend big to avoid costly gaffes: Greenwich
Investment in compliance is rising along with what's at stake for asset managers
- By: James Langton
- October 5, 2021 October 5, 2021
- 16:26
Food and energy boost inflation in August: OECD
Headline inflation rises, as core inflation holds steady
- By: James Langton
- October 5, 2021 October 5, 2021
- 16:08
Equity managers’ performance mixed over past 12 months
Most Canadian small- and mid-cap managers outperformed their index, according to the latest SPIVA scorecard
- By: Michelle Schriver
- October 5, 2021 August 26, 2022
- 14:45
Outlooks of entrepreneurs dip “steeply,” finds CFIB barometer
CFIB is asking the federal government to extend wage and rent supplements set to expire
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- October 5, 2021 October 5, 2021
- 13:45
IMF trimming global growth forecast due to rising risks
The managing director warned of higher inflation and lack of access to vaccines in many countries
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- October 5, 2021 October 5, 2021
- 13:43
Big banks surf pandemic waves, competitive swells
Built-in advantages will enable G-SIBs to emerge stronger than ever in 2022, Moody's says
- By: James Langton
- October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
- 16:22
Go East, young man
Migration to Atlantic Canada could fuel a regional rebound, RBC says
- By: James Langton
- October 4, 2021 October 4, 2021
- 15:29