Unemployment in Europe rises as jobs continue to vanish
The jobless rate rose for a fifth straight month in August
- By: David McHugh, Helena Alves, The Associated Press
- October 1, 2020 October 1, 2020
- 10:11
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Office vacancies rise as commercial tenants sublease
The market's momentum has clearly shifted, expert says
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 30, 2020 September 30, 2020
- 14:29
Licence to operate remains top risk for mining companies
ESG risks are now at the forefront of executives’ agendas, according to EY
- By: IE Staff
- September 30, 2020 September 30, 2020
- 11:27
Canada’s GDP grew 3% in July: StatsCan
The economy is still running about 6% below its pre-pandemic level
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 30, 2020 September 30, 2020
- 10:53
U.S. economy plunges 31.4% in Q2
A big rebound is expected in the third quarter
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- September 30, 2020 September 30, 2020
- 10:07
Critical risks affecting retirement savings
The wealth gap, low interest rates and climate change pose major challenges
- By: Katie Keir
- September 29, 2020 September 29, 2020
- 14:40
Pandemic saps Canada’s population growth
Population aging continues, despite the impact of the virus on seniors
- By: James Langton
- September 29, 2020 September 29, 2020
- 11:34
Hiring marginalized workers could jump start economy, boost incomes by $5K: Deloitte
Getting marginalized groups better integrated in the workforce can help the government avoid raising tax rates
- By: Anita Balakrishnan, The Canadian Press
- September 29, 2020 September 29, 2020
- 10:12
Salary freezes expected to continue in 2021
According to Morneau Sheppell, 13% of employers have already committed to freezing salaries next year
- By: IE Staff
- September 29, 2020 September 28, 2020
- 09:00
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
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