“Credit shock” for U.K. if Scotland leaves: Fitch
The U.K.’s debt as a percentage of GDP would also increase if Scotland votes to separate
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- March 14, 2017 March 14, 2017
- 15:15
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Moody’s foresees trend of rising U.S. rates
Job numbers, firming energy prices and other factors pushing core inflation are key reasons for the move
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- March 14, 2017 March 14, 2017
- 13:20
B.C. economy to grow more slowly over next two years: report
The latest forecast from the Central 1 Credit Union says the provinces’ economic growth this year will fall far short of the 3.8% expansion recorded…
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 14, 2017 March 14, 2017
- 13:15
Home prices post record February increase
Toronto market “especially worrisome,” economist says
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 14, 2017 March 14, 2017
- 13:00
TSX, U.S. stock markets steady ahead of Fed interest rate decision
Most investors anticipate the U.S. central bank will raise short-term interest rates this week
- By: Linda Nguyen
- March 13, 2017 March 13, 2017
- 16:25
Marijuana producer being added to S&P/TSX composite index
Canopy Growth Corp. will be the first marijuana company to join the index
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 13, 2017 March 13, 2017
- 14:55
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world this week
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board is expected to raise interest rates while Alberta delivers its annual budget
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 12, 2017 March 12, 2017
- 10:00
Stock indices stay flat to end the week
Alleged illegal practices at TD dragged down the financial services sector; the loonie gained strength despite drop in oil prices
- By: Aleksandra Sagan
- March 10, 2017 March 10, 2017
- 16:55
U.S. could launch Step 1 in NAFTA renegotiation within two weeks
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross hopes to advise Congress soon of the Trump administration’s intention to renegotiate NAFTA
- By: Alexander Panetta
- March 10, 2017 March 10, 2017
- 13:40
RBC predicts healthier growth for Canada this year
There are plenty of signs that Canada’s economy is heading in the right direction, although various headwinds remain
- By: Beatrice Paez
- March 10, 2017 March 10, 2017
- 13:25
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
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