U.S. economy adds 164,000 jobs in July
The unemployment rate remained at 3.7% for a second straight month, the government said Friday
- By: The Associated Press
- August 2, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:15
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M&A activity slower in 2019 as firms focus on due diligence
The number of Canadian deals declined by roughly 5% in the first half of 2019, compared to the second half of 2018
- By: IE Staff
- August 2, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 15:54
July U.S. jobs report shows solid gains amid trade frictions
One reason the pace of hiring has slowed this year is that a growing share of Americans already have jobs
- By: The Associated Press
- August 2, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 13:34
Statistics Canada reports $136m trade surplus in June
Exports of crude oil dropped 8.6%, the first monthly decrease this year
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 2, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 10:53
Stock markets, oil plunge after Trump tweet threatening more tariffs on China
The dollar traded at an average of US75.66¢ on Thursday
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 1, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:26
What to expect next from the Fed
Markets had priced in a series of cuts, but is the U.S. in an easing cycle?
- By: Michelle Schriver
- August 1, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 13:49
North American stock markets fall on disappointment over Fed rate cut decision
S&P/TSX composite index was down 59.49 points on Wednesday
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 31, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:24
Canadian VC funding down in H1: Report
But investment in Waterloo and Ottawa increased dramatically
- By: IE Staff
- July 31, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 15:17
Canada’s GDP grows 0.2% in May, as manufacturing rebounds: StatsCan
Motor vehicle production returned to normal
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 31, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 10:51
Fee erosion, digitization to define coming decade in asset management
A Boston Consulting Group report breaks down the trends
- By: IE Staff
- July 31, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
North America markets drop on revved up trade uncertainty between U.S. and China
The dollar traded at an average of US75.94¢ on Tuesday
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 30, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:23
U.S. sees healthy increase in consumer spending in June
But home prices rose at a slower pace in May
- By: Martin Crutsinger, Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- July 30, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 10:11
TSX starts week lower ahead of Federal Reserve interest rate cut
S&P/TSX composite index was down 38.87 points on Monday
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 29, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:28
Survey challenges justification for DSCs and trailing commissions
Many investors receive little advice for the fees they pay
- By: IE Staff
- July 29, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 15:27
Five things to watch for in Canadian business this week
Air Canada earnings, GDP figures and Enbridge results all coming this week
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 29, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 09:55
Canada’s main stock index closes moderately higher
The dollar moved lower on Friday
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 26, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:27
VC deals decline in U.S. and China
Other countries, including Canada, saw consistent growth
- By: IE Staff
- July 26, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 09:00
Many Canadians not as wealthy as they thought: Poll
But most, paradoxically, are confident about meeting their retirement goals
- By: IE Staff
- July 26, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 09:00
Canada’s main stock index closes lower along with U.S. markets
The loonie also dipped on Thursday
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 25, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:25
Wage gains hit 15-month high in May: StatsCan
The month saw a 3.4% year-over-year increase
- By: IE Staff
- July 25, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 12:26
Everybody loses with new NAFTA: report
C.D. Howe Institute says new deal is “marginally” better than no deal at all
- By: IE Staff
- July 25, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 11:19
European Central Bank joins Fed in paving way for stimulus
Several analysts said a new package could come at a September meeting
- By: The Associated Press
- July 25, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 11:11
Canada’s main stock index closes higher on broad gains
U.S. markets were mixed on Wednesday
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 24, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:30
Do fixed income allocations require a second look?
What to make of the rising prices of stocks and bonds
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 24, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 15:06
Canada’s main stock index edges higher on U.S. news, Canadian dollar down
S&P/TSX composite index rose 53.80 points on Tuesday
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 23, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:33