U.S. adds robust 235,000 jobs in February
The news makes a Fed interest rate hike next week all but sure
- By: Christopher S. Rugaber
- March 10, 2017 March 10, 2017
- 09:40
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Canada’s unemployment rate drops to lowest level in more than two years
The national labour market added 15,300 jobs overall last month, higher than analyst expectations
- By: Terry Pedwell
- March 10, 2017 March 10, 2017
- 09:35
Women playing key role in households’ investment decisions, poll finds
But financial advisors could play a critical role in helping women who make investment decisions for their households become more confident
- By: Beatrice Paez
- March 10, 2017 March 10, 2017
- 07:00
Ontario reconsidering a foreign buyers’ tax to cool housing market
Provincial Finance Minister Charles Sousa is “keenly aware” of how quickly house prices have risen over the past year in the GTA
- By: Allison Jones, The Canadian Press
- March 9, 2017 March 9, 2017
- 17:55
North American stock indices were flat on bull market’s anniversary
Losses in metals in the TSX were offset by advances in the energy sector thanks to a massive deal in the oilsands
- By: Linda Nguyen
- March 9, 2017 March 9, 2017
- 17:40
LSE to launch new global debt market for large investors
A goal is to provide greater access to London’s deep pool of global capital
- By: James Langton
- March 9, 2017 March 9, 2017
- 17:10
Liberal spending estimates short $2.5 billion on infrastructure
There are multiple reasons for the missing money, including that the Liberals may defer some spending and a complex application process
- By: Jordan Press
- March 9, 2017 March 9, 2017
- 14:40
Budget won’t contain specific actions to address Trump uncertainty
Ottawa likely has time to assess the situation because it’s still too early to know fate of many U.S. proposals
- By: Andy Blatchford
- March 9, 2017 March 9, 2017
- 13:35
Banks, finance minister set to unveil business growth fund: sources
The fund will be financed by Canada’s largest banks and aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises
- By: Alexandra Posadzki
- March 9, 2017 March 9, 2017
- 06:50
Venture fund joins with UBS to invest in women-led companies
The target companies also need to address major social and environmental issues
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2017 March 8, 2017
- 17:35
Nasdaq launches new service for alternative funds
The goal is to widen access for investors by improving liquidity
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2017 March 8, 2017
- 17:05
Lower oil prices pull down TSX
The loonie fell to US74.11¢, its lowest level in 2017 as a result of the price of oil dropping to US$50.28 a barrel
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 8, 2017 March 8, 2017
- 16:35
NAFTA will see big changes: U.S. commerce secretary
Negotiations to rework the free-trade agreement will begin later in 2017 and take about a year, leading to a major reworking
- By: Alexander Panetta
- March 8, 2017 March 8, 2017
- 16:15
Workplace pension plans saw rise in market value in Q3 2016
Despite the market gains, pension fund net income declined during Q3 as both revenue and expenditures dropped, StatsCan reports
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2017 March 8, 2017
- 15:30
Pace of new home construction picks up in February: CMHC
Much of the increase stemmed from single detached homes started in urban areas in Ontario
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 8, 2017 March 8, 2017
- 09:45
TSX, Wall Street finish lower
Weak commodities, Trump tweet on drug prices drive North American stock markets lower on Tuesday
- By: Linda Nguyen
- March 7, 2017 March 7, 2017
- 16:40
Feds to release budget on March 22
The budget follows a series of stronger-than-expected economic indicators in recent weeks
- By: Andy Blatchford
- March 7, 2017 March 7, 2017
- 15:00
Canada delivers third straight monthly trade surplus
Exports reached a record high of $46.5 billion in January as Canada’s merchandise trade balance with the world rose to $807 million
- By: Andy Blatchford
- March 7, 2017 March 7, 2017
- 13:30
Trump the greatest risk to global markets, survey finds
The U.S. president trumps cybersecurity, China, European elections, Brexit and cybersecurity among alternative investment industry professionals
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2017 March 7, 2017
- 12:45
SHARE steps up efforts on improving diversity
The group and its clients are filing shareholder proposals calling on Canadian companies without any female directors to develop clear plans to change that
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2017 March 7, 2017
- 12:20
OECD raises Canada’s economic growth outlook to 2.4% for 2017
The U.S. and Canada are expected to lead the G7 in economic growth this year and next, but red flags remain about the rapid increase…
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 7, 2017 March 7, 2017
- 06:30
Position fixed-income portfolios for success in 2017
- By: Alfred Lee
- March 7, 2017 December 15, 2017
- 06:25
TSX closes in positive for second straight day
While Bay Street remained in positive territory, Wall Street fell moderately
- By: David Hodges
- March 6, 2017 March 6, 2017
- 17:00
The wealthy can help empower women: UBS report
Investors can position their equities “toward companies that have a greater proportion of senior female managers,” the report recommends
- By: James Langton
- March 6, 2017 March 6, 2017
- 15:40
Fitch Ratings improves global economic growth outlook
The credit-rating agency expects synchronized improvements for advanced economies and emerging markets in 2017 and ahead
- By: James Langton
- March 6, 2017 March 6, 2017
- 12:30