Rising Covid-19 cases “unnerving investors,” report says
Targeted lockdowns are still more likely than a repeat of widespread shutdowns in the spring
- By: Michelle Schriver
- September 28, 2020 September 28, 2020
- 16:05
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Healthy U.S. economy failed to narrow racial gaps in 2019
The typical white family had eight times the wealth of Black families and five times the wealth of Hispanic families, a Fed report said
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- September 28, 2020 September 28, 2020
- 14:57
As markets roiled, equity ETFs stayed calm: IIAC
A report spells out best practices for ETF trading in volatile markets
- By: James Langton
- September 28, 2020 October 6, 2020
- 12:34
Insolvency activity remains subdued
Bankruptcies and consumer proposals were both still down in August
- By: James Langton
- September 28, 2020 September 28, 2020
- 12:12
StatsCan reports fewer business closures, more openings in June compared with May
The number of business closures remained higher than the pre-Covid level
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 28, 2020 September 28, 2020
- 11:50
Investors endorse action on board diversity
Survey finds appetite for transparency, engagement to encourage diversity
- By: James Langton
- September 25, 2020 September 25, 2020
- 16:56
Federal deficit hit $148.6 billion through July
Government revenues were down 34.1% from the same period last year
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 25, 2020 September 25, 2020
- 14:42
Bay Street slides in global financial centre rankings
While Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary have slipped, Montreal held its ground
- By: James Langton
- September 25, 2020 September 25, 2020
- 12:24
Canada’s first wave killed thousands: StatsCan
Covid-19 was Canada's second-leading cause of death in April, May
- By: James Langton
- September 24, 2020 September 24, 2020
- 12:40
Many first-time homebuyers feeling optimistic
More buyers are now looking at homes in the suburbs, according to a BMO survey
- By: IE Staff
- September 24, 2020 September 24, 2020
- 11:00
Recent employment gains likely to slow down: TD Economics
Certain sectors will continue to struggle due to pandemic-related uncertainty, says a report
- By: Mark Burgess
- September 23, 2020 September 23, 2020
- 11:36
Investors interested in responsible investing but lack knowledge: survey
Many advisors are not helping to dispel confusion around ESG and impact products
- By: Fiona Collie
- September 21, 2020 September 21, 2020
- 16:43
Housing market ‘moderately’ vulnerable amid potential overvaluation of homes: CMHC
The risks may have been underestimated due to government supports, a report says
- By: Anita Balakrishnan
- September 21, 2020 September 21, 2020
- 16:12
Mutual fund sales solid, ETF sales slump in August
ETFs still hold a decisive advantage in sales so far for 2020
- By: James Langton
- September 21, 2020 September 21, 2020
- 14:55
Fewer investors depend on advisors to purchase mutual funds: survey
New research found 75% of mutual fund investors said they purchased products through an advisor in 2020
- By: Fiona Collie
- September 21, 2020 September 21, 2020
- 13:55
U.S. stimulus could be sunk by Supreme Court tussle: Scotia
Fight over RBG replacement may sideline stimulus efforts
- By: James Langton
- September 21, 2020 September 21, 2020
- 13:17
Throne speech may give insight into the next phase of economic recovery
Investors will be watching Wednesday’s speech for clues on government's fiscal plan
- By: Mark Burgess
- September 21, 2020 September 21, 2020
- 11:43
Outlook grim for unincorporated self-employed individuals
Unless they have another job, the pandemic may deal a devastating blow
- By: IE Staff
- September 18, 2020 September 18, 2020
- 16:03
Retail sales rose 0.6% in July
Core retail sales, however, fell 1.2%
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 18, 2020 September 18, 2020
- 10:47
How markets might react to a Biden win
Biden would be less intrusive with the Federal Reserve, but corporate taxes would increase
- By: IE Staff
- September 17, 2020 September 17, 2020
- 16:41
Pandemic has millennials dreaming of home ownership
Among age groups, millennials are most optimistic about buying a home, Scotiabank finds
- September 17, 2020 September 17, 2020
- 12:55
Putting pricey U.S. stocks in context
Being comfortable with high valuations may require a nuanced assessment
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- September 17, 2020 November 5, 2020
- 10:25
Wealth management remains a strength for banks: Moody’s
Stable income, rising wealth a bright spot for big global investment firms
- By: James Langton
- September 16, 2020 September 16, 2020
- 17:07
Federal Reserve sees rates near zero at least through 2023
Fed also announced plan to push inflation above 2% annually
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- September 16, 2020 September 16, 2020
- 15:20