Pandemic’s economic victims also face mental health challenges
StatsCan reports much higher rates of depression, anxiety among those financially stressed by Covid-19
- By: James Langton
- March 18, 2021 March 18, 2021
- 12:30
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Covid-19 cuts population growth to World War I levels: StatsCan
Rising death numbers and sharply reduced immigration slowed growth
- By: James Langton
- March 18, 2021 March 18, 2021
- 12:04
New York heads latest financial centre rankings
Vancouver climbs 13 spots to 11th place in global index
- By: James Langton
- March 17, 2021 March 17, 2021
- 17:26
U.S. class action settlements stayed on track in 2020: report
Whether pandemic-related cases will impact settlement trends remains to be seen
- By: James Langton
- March 17, 2021 March 17, 2021
- 14:05
Inflation up slightly in February to 1.1%
The monthly result was the largest percentage gain since February 2020
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- March 17, 2021 March 17, 2021
- 10:21
Provincial bonds get record attention from foreign investors: StatsCan
Foreign investors added a record $10.3 billion in provincial government bonds in January
- By: James Langton
- March 16, 2021 March 16, 2021
- 15:10
Missing out on debt deferrals cost Canadians billions
Research finds many didn't know about or didn't want to bother signing up for debt relief
- By: James Langton
- March 16, 2021 March 16, 2021
- 13:41
Research finds retirees curb spending to preserve assets
Retirement spending needs are complex and shifting, research finds
- By: James Langton
- March 16, 2021 March 16, 2021
- 12:14
February U.S. retail sales fall 3% after soaring the month before
Credit and debit card spending fell sharply after the storm in Texas
- By: Joseph Pisani
- March 16, 2021 March 16, 2021
- 09:33
New challenge for the Powell Fed: A strengthening economy
A robust recovery later this year could accelerate inflation and send long-term rates surging
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- March 15, 2021 March 15, 2021
- 15:21
Debt, retirement woes weigh on small businesses
The pandemic's challenges have implications for financial planning
- By: Michelle Schriver
- March 15, 2021 March 15, 2021
- 14:42
CREA expects record home sales this year as market remains strong
The national average home price in February was a record $678,091
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- March 15, 2021 March 15, 2021
- 11:42
Moody’s sees a quieter year for credit ratings
Despite slow economic recovery, credit conditions are stable, the agency says
- By: James Langton
- March 12, 2021 March 12, 2021
- 13:30
Pandemic motivates young Canadians to focus on finances
Millennials and gen Z are now more concerned about saving than older generations, according to a Sun Life survey
- By: IE Staff
- March 12, 2021 March 12, 2021
- 11:42
Spending on services will help stimulate rebound, economists say
The economy added 259,000 jobs in February
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- March 12, 2021 March 12, 2021
- 11:39
Canadian households added record mortgage debt in Q4
Hot real estate markets in many regions helped propel house prices higher
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 12, 2021 March 12, 2021
- 11:30
Green bonds to bounce back in 2021: Moody’s
Greater awareness of ESG risks will spur growth, according to a report
- By: James Langton
- March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021
- 17:58
Ontario to deliver its second pandemic budget on March 24
Finance minister promises measures to "defeat" Covid-19 and ensure all residents are vaccinated
- By: Shawn Jeffords, The Canadian Press
- March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021
- 15:37
Fast rise in consumer spending could speed up job market recovery, BoC deputy says
Canadians have accumulated an average of $5,800 in extra savings in the last year
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021
- 15:08
ECB speeds up help for virus hit economy
Central bank intends to buy bonds at a "significantly higher pace"
- By: David McHugh, The Associated Press
- March 11, 2021 March 11, 2021
- 10:24
Canadian companies appointing more women to boards and executive roles
Women accounted for 20% of board seats in 2020, according to a CSA review
- By: IE Staff
- March 10, 2021 April 14, 2021
- 12:51
Rising costs weigh on some Canadians during Covid-19: poll
Those in Western provinces were most affected by increased expenses, job impacts
- By: IE Staff
- March 10, 2021 March 10, 2021
- 10:09
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% last month
A sharp jump in gas prices led the increase
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- March 10, 2021 March 10, 2021
- 10:07
Canadian banks face growing pressure on margins: Moody’s
Wealth management and capital markets to provide some offset to tight NIMs
- By: James Langton
- March 9, 2021 March 9, 2021
- 14:50