Fed expected to keep rates unchanged
Central bank under pressure to show objectivity amid political, legal attacks
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 27, 2026 January 27, 2026
- 09:28
Latest news in Research and Markets
Opinion: Geopolitics shapes every investment decision now — ignore it at your peril
This may be the year the world splits into competing technology ecosystems, forcing investors to pick a side
- By: Tal Elyashiv
- January 27, 2026 January 26, 2026
- 01:34
S&P/TSX composite slides even as gold rises above US$5,000
U.S. markets rise ahead of tech giants' Q4 earnings this week
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 26, 2026 January 26, 2026
- 17:18
U.S. bank M&A surges as regulation eases: Fitch
Shift in policy, economic climate followed by sharp rise in deal activity
- By: James Langton
- January 26, 2026 January 26, 2026
- 16:48
Canada, U.S. divergence on consumer spending cause for concern: CIBC
Higher spending across the board, including lower-income groups, a risk to Canada's future growth
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 26, 2026 January 26, 2026
- 16:34
Volatility boosts U.S. exchanges’ revenues: Moody’s
Exchanges to report strong results as volumes jumped in fourth quarter
- By: James Langton
- January 26, 2026 January 26, 2026
- 13:54
Carney links Trump’s latest tariff threat to CUSMA negotiations
Three-way trade pact Trump has called 'irrelevant' to be reviewed this year
- By: Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press
- January 26, 2026 January 26, 2026
- 12:18
Carney announces GST rebate boost to counter high cost of groceries
Temporary 25% hike to GST credit will last for five years
- By: Kyle Duggan and Craig Lord, The Canadian Press, IE Staff
- January 26, 2026 January 26, 2026
- 11:11
Bank of Canada expected to keep key rate steady this week
Many economists forecast no changes this year as BoC has said rates are at "about the right level"
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- January 26, 2026 January 26, 2026
- 09:20
S&P/TSX composite hits new high amid calmer market, U.S. stock markets mixed
Safe haven gold nears US$5,000 an ounce while silver tops US$100-mark
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 23, 2026 January 23, 2026
- 17:00
Time for dovish talk from the BoC: Desjardins
Amid weak hiring, household debt concerns, central bank should soften tone, report argues
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2026 January 23, 2026
- 14:32
Canadian resident return trips from U.S. in November down 23.6%
Returns from overseas trips rise 13.6%
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 23, 2026 January 23, 2026
- 11:35
Global growth is resilient, but policymakers at Davos warn against complacency
Economic leaders point to need for action on debt, inequality
- By: David Mchugh and Jamey Keaten, the Associated Press
- January 23, 2026 January 23, 2026
- 09:35
Canadian retail sales up 1.3% in November at $70.4B
Sales rose in 8 of 9 subsectors Statistics Canada tracks
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 23, 2026 January 23, 2026
- 09:12
Markets rise for a second day after Trump walkback on Greenland-related tariffs
Details about Greenland framework that Trump said he reached with head of NATO still sparse
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 22, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 16:54
Canadian CEOs less confident in global economy than peers amid trade concerns: survey
Confidence in the domestic economy has also taken a tumble
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 22, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 12:15
Prices ticked up in November as Americans keep spending, a key inflation measure shows
Figures point to a mostly strong economy with inflation still elevated
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 22, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 10:49
U.S. applications for jobless benefits inch up last week to a still-low 200,000
Employers added just 50,000 jobs last month, the U.S. government reported
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- January 22, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 09:36
Consumer spending pushes U.S. economy up 4.4% in third quarter
The economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- January 22, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 09:31
Housing market set to revive: NBF
Activity slumped in 2025, despite easing rate environment
- By: James Langton
- January 22, 2026 January 22, 2026
- 04:00
Canada, U.S. markets rise after Trump changes course on Greenland-related tariffs
The “TACO trade is still clearly very much in play": Harbourfront Wealth's CIO
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 21, 2026 January 21, 2026
- 16:55
Canada to see a ‘year of resilience and opportunity’: Vanguard
AI will contribute to 1.6% GDP growth this year, a stronger labour market and mid-2% core inflation
- By: Kevin Press
- January 21, 2026 January 21, 2026
- 16:15
Average salary increases projected at 3% for 2026: report
Amid economic uncertainty, organizations are taking a cautious, gradual approach to salary increase budgets
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 21, 2026 January 21, 2026
- 14:53
Fortunately, tariff reality lags perception: Desjardins
Exemptions, implementation friction keeps actual tariff rates lower
- By: James Langton
- January 21, 2026 January 21, 2026
- 13:37
Stock markets tumble amid geopolitical tensions
S&P 500 index falls more than 2% as U.S. threatens new tariffs
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 20, 2026 January 20, 2026
- 17:29