Global economy to pick up steam: Fitch
But emerging market economies are likely to cool down over the next few years
- By: James Langton
- June 26, 2013 June 26, 2013
- 11:50
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Advisors bearish on Canada
Sun Life survey finds most advisors expect to see zero economic growth in Canada in 2013 and for the S&P/TSX Composite Index to end flat
- By: IE Staff
- June 26, 2013 June 26, 2013
- 09:05
TSX to head lower
Rising U.S. dollar, Fed stimulus moves depress gold prices
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- June 26, 2013 June 26, 2013
- 08:00
Housing starts will regain momentum later this year: CMHC
Average monthly growth rates of MLS sales, new listings and prices have all been increasing
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 25, 2013 June 25, 2013
- 12:10
Moody’s reports few liquidity problems
Uncertainty over policy direction at the U.S. Federal Reserve has not affected the rating agency’s Liquidity Stress Index
- By: James Langton
- June 24, 2013 June 24, 2013
- 15:40
TSX, loonie in for tough slog
Fed plans to wind up key stimulus will leave markets volatile
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- June 24, 2013 June 24, 2013
- 05:00
Shareholder activism set to continue in energy sector: Moody’s
Activist hedge funds have shaken up boards of directors, spurring asset sales and forcing leadership changes at a number of companies
- By: James Langton
- June 21, 2013 June 21, 2013
- 14:45
Prospect of another euro crisis fades
Europe seems stuck between the rock of difficult market conditions and the hard place of new regulatory standards, say IIAC chief
- By: James Langton
- June 21, 2013 June 21, 2013
- 10:40
S&P lifts outlooks on six U.S. banks
Economic risks in the U.S. banking sector are declining
- By: James Langton
- June 21, 2013 June 21, 2013
- 10:25
Household debt ratio finally falling
Modest declines in the debt ratio may not be enough to prompt the Bank of Canada to drop its mild tightening bias
- By: James Langton
- June 20, 2013 June 20, 2013
- 11:35
Poloz focuses on restoring business confidence
Bank of Canada expects growing foreign demand, especially in the U.S., to help bolster exporters
- By: James Langton
- June 19, 2013 June 19, 2013
- 12:35
Canadian CFOs forecast a strong year ahead
Executives increase spending and investments to support top-line growth: survey
- By: IE Staff
- June 19, 2013 June 19, 2013
- 10:55
Red flags remain for U.S. economy
The American economy is expected to grow in 2014, but speed bumps remain that could slow the recovery
- By: Fiona Collie
- June 19, 2013 June 19, 2013
- 10:15
Market moves bring bank interest rate risks to forefront: Fitch
Sustained increase in interest rates could hamper bank capital
- By: James Langton
- June 18, 2013 June 18, 2013
- 15:55
Global growth to pick up following slow start to 2013: TD
Canadian growth will lag the U.S. in both 2013 and 2014
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 18, 2013 June 18, 2013
- 12:40
Looking forward to a richer, greener future
Larry Siegel, director of research of the Research Foundation of CFA Institute, says investors should ignore apocalyptic scenarios for the global economy.
- By: Larry Siegel
- June 17, 2013 December 15, 2017
- 11:40
2013 home sales off to better start than expected
Canadian Real Estate Association forecasts smaller decline than what was predicted in March
- By: Linda Nguyen
- June 17, 2013 June 17, 2013
- 09:15
Ontario and Quebec can support high ratings despite high debt: Moody’s
Provinces boast “exceptional” financial flexibility, diverse economies, and strong debt management practices
- By: James Langton
- June 17, 2013 June 17, 2013
- 09:00
Investment misunderstandings a major cause for Canada’s productivity gap
Too many firms not investing enough in themselves and unaware of it: report
- By: Romina Maurino
- June 17, 2013 June 17, 2013
- 07:45
TSX closes lower
Traders look to Fed meeting for clues on stimulus cutbacks
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- June 14, 2013 June 14, 2013
- 16:15
Canada’s economy to improve in 2014: Conference Board
Economy will likely get a boost from stronger U.S. demand for Canadian products
- By: Julian Beltrame
- June 14, 2013 June 14, 2013
- 08:15
TSX surges 167 points
Blackberry stock upgrade and acquisition news in the consumer sector help TSX to climb
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- June 13, 2013 June 13, 2013
- 15:50
Insurance regulators’ leniency adds to credit risk: Moody’s
A new report finds that cases of regulatory forbearance add to the long-term risks for creditors in the insurance industry
- By: James Langton
- June 13, 2013 January 21, 2018
- 09:30
New house prices up slightly in April: StatsCan
Calgary housing market saw the strongest price increase in the country
- June 13, 2013 June 13, 2013
- 08:45