U.S. jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
20.5 million jobs vanished during the month
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- May 8, 2020 May 8, 2020
- 10:30
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Advisor value is nearly triple the typical advisory fee: study
Comprehensive wealth management can result in value of 2.88%
- By: IE Staff
- May 7, 2020 May 7, 2020
- 09:00
Fee disclosure, continuing education lead clients to trust advisors more
CFA Institute survey details the factors that can help advisors build better relationships
- By: IE Staff
- May 6, 2020 May 6, 2020
- 11:22
The bear returns, report warns
Richardson GMP suggests April's gains may not last
- By: Mark Burgess
- May 5, 2020 May 5, 2020
- 16:31
GTA home sales plunge 67% in April as Covid-19 pandemic freezes real estate market
In Vancouver, home sales hit their lowest levels in nearly 40 years
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 5, 2020 May 5, 2020
- 12:44
U.S. service sector shrinks for first time since recession
The Institute for Supply Management said Tuesday that its service-sector index fell to 41.8 in April
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- May 5, 2020 May 5, 2020
- 11:41
Toronto market climbs as crude oil futures reach highest level in two weeks
The TSX closed up 124.70 points on Monday
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 4, 2020 May 4, 2020
- 16:29
Bank of Canada’s independence key to aiding post-Covid recovery, Wilkins says
Wilkins was considered a top candidate to replace outgoing governor Stephen Poloz
- By: Jordan Press
- May 4, 2020 May 4, 2020
- 14:58
How will Canada pay for its Covid-19 response?
Austerity measures could be self-defeating when attempting to lower government debt
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- May 4, 2020 May 4, 2020
- 14:46
Canadian equities were worst hit asset type for fund managers in Q1, report says
Private equity fared best in the downturn
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- May 4, 2020 May 4, 2020
- 14:15
Hedge funds turning to alternative data, report finds
Covid-19 has created an opportunity for alternative data to shine
- By: Mark Burgess
- May 4, 2020 May 4, 2020
- 12:46
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Air Canada, Shopify and oil company earnings will show the pandemic's impact on different sectors
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 4, 2020 May 4, 2020
- 10:13
Buffett explains Berkshire Hathaway’s $50B loss in Q1
Despite loss, CEO remains optimistic about the future
- By: The Associated Press
- May 4, 2020 May 4, 2020
- 09:57
CIBC predicts drop in housing prices
Report suggests Covid-19's impact on housing market will extend well into 2021
- By: IE Staff
- May 1, 2020 May 1, 2020
- 12:04
U.S. manufacturing weakened in April
Production, new orders, hiring and export orders all fell
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- May 1, 2020 May 1, 2020
- 10:39
We’re in a recession, finds C.D. Howe report
The institute's Business Cycle Council assesses both GDP and employment
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 1, 2020 May 1, 2020
- 10:23
Toronto market falls to end a strong April and partially recover March weakness
The TSX closed down nearly 3% on Thursday
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 30, 2020 April 30, 2020
- 16:26
Record oil price plunge dominates March price indexes: StatsCan
Falling energy prices drove raw material and industrial prices lower in March
- By: James Langton
- April 30, 2020 April 30, 2020
- 13:27
Canadians confident they’ll rebound from Covid-19
A survey finds the “overwhelming majority” are financially prepared in the short term
- By: IE Staff
- April 30, 2020 April 30, 2020
- 13:12
Federal deficit could reach $252B: PBO
The parliamentary budget officer's estimate is based on $146B in spending to address the pandemic
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 30, 2020 April 30, 2020
- 12:42
Ahead of the pandemic, GDP was unchanged in February
Sharp declines are expected for March and April
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 30, 2020 April 30, 2020
- 11:40
GMP reports tough Q1, but client assets resilient
Client assets down just 12% amid more severe drops in equity markets
- By: James Langton
- April 30, 2020 April 30, 2020
- 11:35
U.S. consumer spending plunges record 7.5%
Personal incomes also fell sharply last month
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- April 30, 2020 April 30, 2020
- 10:32
Toronto stock market soars to near eight-week high on surging energy sector
The TSX closed up 429.82 points on Wednesday
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 29, 2020 April 29, 2020
- 16:31
Horizons shifts exposure in oil ETFs to September contracts
Volatility in oil markets has led the firm to suspend subscriptions
- By: Mark Burgess
- April 29, 2020 May 5, 2020
- 15:44