Opening bell: Stocks on the way up
The U.S. House of Representatives votes on the bailout package another time
- By: IE Staff
- October 3, 2008 October 3, 2008
- 08:31
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U.S. fair-value accounting requirements consistent with Canadian standards
Chairman of Canadian Accounting Standards Board says measuring fair value in turbulent times can be very difficult
- By: Megan Harman
- October 2, 2008 October 2, 2008
- 16:53
North American stocks take another dive
Global economic uncertainty is weighing heavily on investors as S&P/TSX composite index, DJIA fall to lowest level in years
- By: Megan Harman
- October 2, 2008 October 2, 2008
- 16:24
IIF calls for global bailout plan
Head of international banking lobby group says crisis underscores the need for regulatory reform
- By: James Langton
- October 2, 2008 October 2, 2008
- 16:17
European Central Bank stands pat on interest rates
But economists predict rates to drop by 75 basis points by the end of Q3 2009
- By: James Langton
- October 2, 2008 October 2, 2008
- 16:08
Rate cuts needed to boost U.S. economy: Global Insight
Bailout plan will not be enough to fix the ailing U.S. economy, the firm argues
- By: James Langton
- October 2, 2008 October 2, 2008
- 13:29
IPOs dry up on TSX in Q3
Even though there were no new issues on the TSX, it might not yet be the bottom of the market for IPOs, PwC report suggests
- By: Megan Harman
- October 2, 2008 October 2, 2008
- 09:57
Economists expect severe U.S. recession
Reduced U.S. exports and tight credit threaten an economy that’s now on the brink
- By: James Langton
- October 2, 2008 October 2, 2008
- 09:35
Opening bell: Stocks set to fall on U.S. jobless data
The Senate’s passing of the US$700-billion bailout bill can’t qualm concerns about the economy
- By: IE Staff
- October 2, 2008 October 2, 2008
- 08:24
SEC extends ban on short selling
It remains to be seen whether the CSA or other jurisdictions follow suit
- By: James Langton
- October 2, 2008 October 2, 2008
- 07:58
Stock markets end day lower
Investors on both sides of the border are awaiting the U.S. Senate’s vote on the revised bailout plan
- By: Megan Harman
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 16:07
Report suggests commodities prices are set to fall
A looming U.S. recession, slowing growth in Europe, falling oil prices and tightening credit conditions are the likely culprits
- By: Megan Harman
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 12:43
Attention turns to U.S. Senate
Added incentives such as higher bank deposit insurance and tax cuts were designed to get the bill passed
- By: James Langton
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 12:01
Liberal candidate eager to give her prospective constituents a voice
Candidate profile: Diana Cabott
- By: Megan Harman
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 10:04
Cleantech venture investments reach new quarterly total
Highlights include an all-time high investment for smart grid companies, algae companies and thin-film solar companies
- By: James Langton
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:49
Recent turmoil may affect confidence: Moody’s
Tighter lending standards and fragile confidence are expected to impact spending heavily
- By: James Langton
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:18
Opening bell: U.S. Senate set to vote on bailout on Wednesday
Changes to failed bailout plan are expected to help it gain passage through both the Senate and House of Representative this week
- By: IE Staff
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 08:11
North American markets rebound
Bargain hunting drives stocks to regain some of Monday’s losses
- By: Megan Harman
- September 30, 2008 September 30, 2008
- 16:18
Election issues: Major national parties in favour of single regulator
Only the NDP believes that Canada should stick with the current passport model
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- September 30, 2008 September 30, 2008
- 15:41
Bailout rejection may lead to systemic damage in world financial systems
Americans unlikely to support bailout until financial pain felt on Main Street; but it may be too late by then
- By: IE Staff
- September 30, 2008 September 30, 2008
- 09:55
Canadian businesses to emerge in better shape after financial crisis
But panel of financial services industry experts says things could get ugly in the short term
- By: Megan Harman
- September 30, 2008 September 30, 2008
- 09:54
U.S. sees massive home sales declines in July
But Canada experienced a higher than expected gain in the GDP in the same month
- By: James Langton
- September 30, 2008 September 30, 2008
- 09:23
Opening bell: Markets set to rebound
Investors are expected to go bargain hunting as hopes of a renewed bailout plan begin to emerge
- By: IE Staff
- September 30, 2008 September 30, 2008
- 08:18
Lower housing and vehicle sales cycles to remain lower for longer
Scotia Economics report suggests that reduced leverage will limit the downturn in Canada
- By: IE Staff
- September 30, 2008 September 30, 2008
- 07:53
Include China, India in G8: former PM
Paul Martin stresses that the G8 should reflect the current and future makeup of the global economy if another financial crisis is to be averted
- By: Megan Harman
- September 29, 2008 September 29, 2008
- 17:49