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Canadian home sales up 11.3% from March to April

The year-over-year sales decline was markedly smaller than the drops reported in recent months

Collection of Euro bills

Europe’s economic outlook brightens a little after avoiding recession

Inflation and U.S. bank turmoil still pose challenges

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Household financial pressures growing: Fitch

Credit card performance deteriorating, insolvencies rising, as higher rates and inflation bite

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Breaking the doom loop for U.S. banks

To calm fears, DBRS calls for the return of a crisis-era guarantee

Building construction

Commercial projects drive surge in building permits

StatsCan reports record non-residential permit activity in March

Household income

Household income suffered record drop in 2022: OECD

Inflation, end to pandemic assistance drove decline in real incomes

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U.S. prices stay high, showing inflation pressures persist

Consumer prices rose by 0.4% from March to April, up by 4.9% from April 2022.

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U.S. bank profits pressured by tighter financial conditions

Regulatory change likely on the way following bank sector turmoil, Fitch says

crowd divided

Investors flock to loudest, least skilled voices on social media, finds research

A new paper on finfluencers examines the "wisdom of the anti-skilled crowd"

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Central banks to dominate a digital financial world, Moody’s says

Crypto is too volatile to replace the basic function of money, according to a report

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Banks report tougher credit standards in wake of failures

Tighter credit standards are expected to be followed by a reduction in lending

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Fed pause may not materialize: BMO

Committee needs data confirmation before rate cycle shifts

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Labour shortages easing, but not for long: Moody’s

Once demand revives, aging populations will pressure labour market again

Collection of Euro bills

Inflation expectations down, GDP forecasts up: ECB

Latest economists' survey points to friendlier conditions this year

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TD’s axed U.S. acquisition not a good look: DBRS

Termination of First Horizon deal raises questions about banks and regulators alike

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Publicly funded LTC insurance could address eldercare costs: NIA

A study of programs in other countries provides insights for Canada, the National Institute on Ageing says

  • By: IE Staff
  • May 5, 2023 May 5, 2023
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Queen's park, Ontario

Moody’s reports brighter outlook for Ontario

Rating agency upgrades view on province's finances

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Consumer spending slowed in March: TD report

Customer card data signal monthly slowdown in spending

Worldwide trade

Merchandise trade surplus $972M in March, StatsCan says

A large drop in imports was led by reductions in pharmaceuticals

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Fed raises key rate but hints it may pause amid bank turmoil

The Fed describes the banking system as 'sound and resilient' but notes the impact of a pullback in bank lending remains uncertain

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GTA housing market showing signs of tightening

April's average price tumbled 7.8% from a year ago, but was still roughly 4% higher than the March average.

Board room deal making

Mergers and acquisitions cool alongside economy

Deal activity settling at lower level, post-pandemic, Crosbie & Co. reports

Money flowing

ETF investors played defence with fixed income in April

Cash alternatives and Canadian government bonds benefited from market uncertainty

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First Republic deal a small win for JPM: Fitch

Fleeing financial advisors and clients could reduce bailout's benefit to the bank

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Poverty rate to climb as inflation bites, income lags

More households falling behind as cost of living rises, StatsCan says