OSFI’s attention to climate risk a positive for banks: Moody’s
The regulator's initiative will push banks to address rising ESG risks, says a new report
- By: James Langton
- January 12, 2021 January 12, 2021
- 17:23
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Push for herd immunity drives Covid-19 vaccine market: Morningstar
The U.S. is expected to achieve herd immunity by May, but global immunity won't be seen until 2023
- By: James Langton
- January 12, 2021 January 12, 2021
- 16:57
A record year for Canadian securities issuance
RBC leads debt markets, BMO tops equity league tables
- By: James Langton
- January 12, 2021 January 12, 2021
- 16:38
Will consumer confidence bounce back?
The Conference Board of Canada forecasts GDP growth and outlines the challenges ahead
- By: IE Staff
- January 12, 2021 January 12, 2021
- 13:29
U.S. job openings down in most industries, while layoffs spike
Layoffs soared by 17.6% in November, driven by job cuts at restaurants, bars and hotels
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 12, 2021 January 12, 2021
- 11:51
Monetary policy too tight given Covid-19: CD Howe
Use of unconventional tools will dictate its policy performance in crisis
- By: James Langton
- January 12, 2021 January 12, 2021
- 07:00
Exchanges get a boost from derivatives divisions
Record trading volumes to drive earnings for options markets
- By: James Langton
- January 11, 2021 January 11, 2021
- 17:20
M&A deal outlook rosy for 2021: Crosbie & Co.
Rising supply and demand for transactions could boost deal activity
- By: James Langton
- January 11, 2021 January 11, 2021
- 15:10
Finances remain steady for most Canadians: RBC
A poll finds financial resiliency has carried over to housing market
- By: IE Staff
- January 11, 2021 January 11, 2021
- 12:27
Bank CEOs say economic rebound is coming, but dependent on vaccines and lockdowns
Banks are monitoring the economic recovery as they develop strategies for their branches
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 11, 2021 January 11, 2021
- 12:13
Pandemic job concerns could pose problem in long term, Bank of Canada says
Most businesses don't expect the positive impacts of vaccinations to materialize until later this year
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 11, 2021 January 11, 2021
- 12:01
Where are we in the economic cycle?
A report looks at whether this is the end of the current cycle or the start of a new one
- By: Mark Burgess
- January 11, 2021 January 11, 2021
- 11:59
Was the Fed’s 2015 rate hike premature?
Newly released transcripts show that many Federal Reserve officials had concerns at the time
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- January 8, 2021 January 8, 2021
- 12:59
Securities settlements surge in 2020: ISS
Value of class action resolutions jumped due to "mega" cases
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2021 January 8, 2021
- 11:51
Reflation trade boosted inflation-linked bonds in fourth quarter
Canadian real return bonds outperformed as investors eyed a recovery
- By: Mark Burgess
- January 8, 2021 January 8, 2021
- 11:45
Toronto luxury home sales hit record in 2020
A record number of Toronto homes priced over $3 million sold last year
- By: Anita Balakrishnan, The Canadian Press
- January 8, 2021 January 8, 2021
- 11:28
December unemployment rate edged up to 8.6%
Statistics Canada said Friday the economy lost 63,000 jobs
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 8, 2021 January 8, 2021
- 10:42
U.S. loses 140,000 jobs in December
It's the first time since April that jobs have been shed
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- January 8, 2021 January 8, 2021
- 10:32
Emerging markets could thrive in 2021
Economic growth prospects are superior in Asia, say portfolio managers
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 7, 2021 January 14, 2021
- 16:32
Investor optimism has increased since start of pandemic: survey
Scotia finds that investors who use advisors are the most optimistic
- By: IE Staff
- January 7, 2021 January 7, 2021
- 16:17
Top bank economists expect 2021 recovery if Canada quells Covid-19
Economists expressed cautious optimism for the months ahead at a recent virtual event
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- January 7, 2021 January 7, 2021
- 12:02
Unprecedented year results in greater household wealth
Households saw fortunes grow despite the economic plunge
- By: James Langton
- January 6, 2021 January 6, 2021
- 15:07
TFSA assets rise 8% year over year, CRA says
Average unused TFSA contribution room in 2018 was $34,165
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 6, 2021 January 6, 2021
- 14:47
A banner year for Canadian ETF flows
ETF sales reached a “whopping” $41 billion, outpacing mutual fund sales for the third straight year
- By: IE Staff
- January 6, 2021 January 6, 2021
- 12:24
Average home price in Toronto up 13.5% last year
Prices hit a record in 2020 as sales climbed, the real estate board said
- By: Anita Balakrishnan, The Canadian Press
- January 6, 2021 January 6, 2021
- 10:35