Feds have wiggle room to spend more, PBO says
Billions more in spending is possible before federal finances become unsustainable
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 6, 2020 November 6, 2020
- 10:16
Latest news in Research and Markets
Insolvency activity surging
Bankruptcy levels rose in September but remain lower than 2019
- By: James Langton
- November 5, 2020 November 5, 2020
- 11:38
Bigger role for government post-pandemic
EI reform could be the most enduring effect of Covid-19, according to a CIBC economist
- By: James Langton
- November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020
- 17:37
Fed to confront a shaky U.S. economy
The Fed's upcoming policy meeting will occur against a tumultuous backdrop
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020
- 14:03
Election results remain uncertain but markets hold steady
The race for the U.S. presidency continues but markets take the news in stride
- By: Fiona Collie
- November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020
- 13:48
U.S. services sector expands for fifth straight month
Business activity continued to expand in October, even while slower than in September
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020
- 12:33
Toronto’s housing market got even hotter in October
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board's agents sold a record 10,563 homes in October
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020
- 10:03
U.S. manufacturing activity at highest levels in two years
Renewed Covid-19 outbreaks are expected to weigh on demand
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- November 2, 2020 November 2, 2020
- 13:47
Robots target middle management
StatsCan finds firms that invest in robots boost quality, productivity and employment
- By: James Langton
- November 2, 2020 November 2, 2020
- 13:38
Indigenous workers suffering more from pandemic disruption: StatsCan
Employment has not returned for most Indigenous workers
- By: James Langton
- November 2, 2020 November 2, 2020
- 13:23
Recovery shrugging off second wave: TD report
Despite rising Covid-19 case numbers, recovery continues in advanced markets
- By: James Langton
- November 2, 2020 November 2, 2020
- 13:09
Public companies ignore D&I at their peril
RIA survey finds women are more interested in D&I issues than men
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020
- 14:39
Disparities in financial literacy may exacerbate inequality
FINRA study finds literacy is associated with future financial capability
- By: James Langton
- October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020
- 13:44
As wealthy dwindle, industry must seek AUM in the middle class: Moody’s
Demographics represent yet another headwind for asset managers
- By: James Langton
- October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020
- 12:30
Canadian small business confidence drops in October as Covid-19 cases rise
The new wave of the pandemic weakened entrepreneurs’ outlook
- By: Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press
- October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020
- 09:58
Eurozone growth soars record 12.7% but fears grow for winter
Economist warns recovery could “grind to a halt in the fourth quarter”
- By: David McHugh
- October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020
- 09:27
U.S. consumer spending rose a moderate 1.4% in September
Americans have been spending freely on goods while cutting back sharply on purchases in the service sector
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020
- 09:19
Progress on climate reporting remains slow: TCFD
Support for disclosure standards growing but reporting lags
- By: James Langton
- October 29, 2020 October 29, 2020
- 15:51
Low-to-mid income households most likely to use OBSI services: report
Mutual funds top the list of most complained about product
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 29, 2020 October 29, 2020
- 14:22
U.S. economy grew 33% in Q3 but recovery is incomplete
Economy is slowing again as coronavirus surges
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- October 29, 2020 October 29, 2020
- 11:30
Canadian DB pension plans gained in Q3, says RBC report
Plans may face headwinds in coming months, however
- By: IE Staff
- October 29, 2020 October 29, 2020
- 11:04
How to adapt portfolios in a low-rate world
Investors could consider reworking the traditional 60-40 portfolio
- By: Mark Burgess
- October 29, 2020 October 29, 2020
- 09:00
Investors unfazed by market turmoil: survey
Self-reported risk tolerance has risen, according to a national poll
- By: IE Staff
- October 28, 2020 October 28, 2020
- 14:31
Covid-19 spurs spike in life insurance claims
Individual claims attributable to the virus peaked at 12.34% in April
- By: Michelle Schriver
- October 28, 2020 October 28, 2020
- 14:18