Rapid growth of cryptocurrencies highlights need for policy response
The combined market value of cryptocurrencies has soared to almost US$500 billion by mid-December
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 15:30
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TSX shows moderate gain in broad-based advance
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- By: The Canadian Press
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CREA cuts 2017, 2018 home sales forecasts
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- By: Armina Ligaya
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Bitcoin more akin to gambling than investing, says BoC governor Poloz
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Canada’s tax system for small business one of the most favourable in the world: report
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- By: James Langton
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2018 outlook: Seven key predictions
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- By: Craig Fehr
- December 14, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 12:20
Outlook for global asset managers changes to stable from negative: Moody’s
The change reflects the industry’s success in adapting to product, cost and technology challenges, as well as rising demand in an expanding economy
- By: James Langton
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- 11:35
TSX sets record high
Wall St. mixed after Fed raises key rate
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 13, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 17:15
Feds provide more details on revisions to small business tax proposals
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- By: Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press
- December 13, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 16:30
CBOE launches bitcoin futures index
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- By: James Langton
- December 13, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 15:00
Annual food bill for Canadian family in 2018 expected to rise by $348: study
More than 50% of the expected hike will come from consumers eating out and opting for prepared food
- By: Sidhartha Banerjee
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- 10:25
DTCC survey ranks top risks to financial stability
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- By: James Langton
- December 12, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 17:05
Health care leads the way on TSX
Loonie lower; U.S. markets mixed
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 12, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 16:45
Stocks quiet ahead of Fed interest rate update
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- By: David Hodges
- December 11, 2017 March 23, 2019
- 17:00
Economic advisors pushing feds to focus on business investment, job re-skilling
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- By: Andy Blatchford
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Profitability will rise, especially in the U.S.
- By: James Langton
- December 11, 2017 December 26, 2018
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DBRS revises long-term rating outlook on Laurentian Bank to negative
Rating agency cites concerns about the bank’s internal controls
- By: James Langton
- December 11, 2017 December 26, 2018
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Canadian losses involving cryptocurrency scams more than double
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- By: The Canadian Press
- December 11, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 09:15
Understanding bitcoin and the frenzy behind the digital currency
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- By: Ian Bickis
- December 8, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 17:14
TSX higher amid bullish U.S. jobs data
Loonie trades lower
- By: David Hodges
- December 8, 2017 December 26, 2018
- 17:00
Structured finance stable for 2018: Fitch
Pockets of risk persist, report says
- By: James Langton
- December 8, 2017 December 26, 2018
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