U.S. manufacturing cooled down in May
Economists were predicting a slight uptick for the sector
- By: IE Staff, The Associated Press
- June 3, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 10:58
Economists were predicting a slight uptick for the sector
S&P/TSX composite index closed down 51.75 points on Friday
Oil prices, a lack of foreign investment and trade woes have contributed to declines
Profits rise along with credit loss provisions
Personal income growth increased by 0.5%
Exports had their first quarterly decrease since 2017
Crude hits a three-month low
The trade dispute was a main point of discussion ahead of this week's interest rate decision
CIBC Capital Markets looks at what bond markets say about trade war fears
But CEOs from around the world are more bullish on Canada’s prospects
For the first time in more than 40 years, life expectancy at birth did not rise in 2017
Growth expected to be slower in Q2
Think tank calls for capital gains tax exemption for certain investments in small businesses, among other measures
Market performance contrasts with BoC’s optimistic outlook
More than one-third don't have access to a financial professional
The number of deals is down from the previous quarter, but the value of transactions has increased
Investors are turning to the funds for their flexibility, cost efficiency and user friendliness
Key sectors offset defensive gains on Tuesday
Optimism reflects a healthy job market
Coverage is declining as more Canadians need to take time off
‘Mega deals’ carried VC, while high valuations hurt PE deals
The earnings miss was driven by higher provisions for credit losses
S&P/TSX composite index closed up 116.62 points on Monday
Equities and bonds have both posted strong results this year