China approves US$840B plan to refinance local government debt
It's the government's latest push to boost growth in the world’s second largest economy
- By: Ken Moritsugu And Zen Soo, The Associated Press
- November 8, 2024 November 8, 2024
- 09:56
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Canada’s unemployment rate holds steady in October
Employment rose by a modest 15,000 jobs last month: StatCan
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- November 8, 2024 November 8, 2024
- 09:40
What Trump’s election could mean for interest rates in Canada
Trump's promised policies risk higher inflation, which could affect Canadian rates, loonie: economists
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- November 8, 2024 November 8, 2024
- 09:36
U.S. banks to see softer regulation
Election results signal lighter rules, lower taxes, but limited short-term impact, DBRS says
- By: James Langton
- November 7, 2024 November 7, 2024
- 14:54
Stress tests prove their worth: BoC research
Policies have affected credit growth, housing prices, delinquencies
- By: James Langton
- November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 16:14
U.S. election sparks fear of possible effects on Canadian economy
Canadian Chamber of Commerce report suggests tariffs could shrink the Canadian economy
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 14:23
BoC official warns against ‘tinkering’ with mortgage rules
Carolyn Rogers says we must “resist temptation” to make housing more affordable
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 14:05
October home sales jump in Toronto and Montreal
Buyers in Toronto and Montreal are moving off the sidelines as lower interest rates make housing more affordable: boards
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 13:35
Inflation continues slide, led by energy: OECD
Prices 30% higher than pre-pandemic levels, despite recent easing
- By: James Langton
- November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 12:33
Why are Canadian equity fund managers underperforming the Morningstar Canada Index?
Majority underweighted energy and materials, overweighted consumer stocks over 17-year study
- By: Kevin Press
- November 5, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 17:11
Alts managers poised for private credit growth
Firms acquiring assets, partnering with banks, to drive portfolios
- By: James Langton
- November 5, 2024 November 5, 2024
- 12:47
Inflation is down, wages are up. Why are Canadians still frustrated?
Steeper rates have increased the debt load of low- and middle-income households
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- November 5, 2024 November 5, 2024
- 09:43
September merchandise trade deficit narrows to $1.3B: StatCan
The results came as total exports edged down 0.1% to $63.9B
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 5, 2024 November 5, 2024
- 09:39
Climate-related credit risks rise alongside emissions
Physical risks and transition risks grow as governments fail to curb emissions, Moody's warns
- By: James Langton
- November 4, 2024 November 4, 2024
- 15:16
Immigration cuts not a game changer: CIBC
Policy shift won't derail short-term economic outlook
- By: James Langton
- November 4, 2024 November 4, 2024
- 14:32
CMHC says risks remain in mortgage market as delinquencies creep up
More than one million contracts are up for renewal next year
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- November 4, 2024 November 4, 2024
- 13:58
Laurentian Bank names veteran exec to board of directors
Robert Ouellette has held executive positions in financial services, engineering, professional services, tech
- By: The Canadian Press
- November 1, 2024 November 1, 2024
- 10:51
How will the outcome of the U.S. election affect financial markets?
Macroeconomic factors will have more impact than the outcome of the election: experts
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- November 1, 2024 November 1, 2024
- 09:33
U.S. employers added just 12,000 jobs last month
Economists say the total was held down by the effects of strikes, hurricanes
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- November 1, 2024 November 1, 2024
- 09:27
Fed inflation gauge falls to lowest level since early 2021
Prices rose just 2.1% in September from a year earlier, down from a 2.3% rise in August
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- October 31, 2024 October 31, 2024
- 14:40
U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
Government reports that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed fell to its lowest level in three-and-a-half years
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- October 31, 2024 October 31, 2024
- 14:35
Job market stagnant in August: StatCan
Labour demand to drive stronger hiring not evident, NBF says
- By: James Langton
- October 31, 2024 October 31, 2024
- 13:14
U.S. jobs report on eve of election will be among the most muddled in years
Job growth was held down in October by hurricanes and worker strikes
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- October 30, 2024 October 30, 2024
- 14:14
Ontario sets table to balance books ahead of possible early election
Previously forecasted deficit of $4.6 billion for 2025-26 has now been amended to just $1.5 billion
- By: Liam Casey, The Canadian Press
- October 30, 2024 October 30, 2024
- 14:07
U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter
Consumer spending helps drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- October 30, 2024 October 30, 2024
- 14:00