Junk bond default rate dips
Investor appetite for high yield has persisted, Moody’s says
- By: James Langton
- December 6, 2005 December 6, 2005
- 16:40
Latest news in Research and Markets
U.S. productivity revised upward for third quarter
Strongest gain since mid-2003
- By: IE Staff
- December 6, 2005 December 6, 2005
- 15:45
Provinces must confront infrastructure spending gap, says S&P report
Potential increase in debt burdens may lower provincial credit quality
- By: IE Staff
- December 6, 2005 December 6, 2005
- 14:15
B.C. growth forecast revised higher
Tight labour supply poses a challenge
- By: James Langton
- December 6, 2005 December 6, 2005
- 13:30
Bank of Canada likely to continue raising rates, economists say
Dovish tone on inflation a surprise
- By: James Langton
- December 6, 2005 December 6, 2005
- 12:30
TSX trading value tops $1 trillion for first time ever
Trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today surpassed $1 trillion for the year. That’s the first time trading value has ever reached that level. Trading…
- By: IE Staff
- December 6, 2005 December 6, 2005
- 11:45
TSX Venture 50 rankings announced
TSX Venture Exchange today announced the TSX Venture 50, the first ever ranking of Canada’s top emerging public companies.The TSX Venture 50 are the top…
- By: IE Staff
- December 6, 2005 December 6, 2005
- 10:50
Bank of Canada raises interest rates to 3.25%
More increases likely to come in 2006
- By: IE Staff
- December 6, 2005 December 6, 2005
- 10:15
Value of building permits rises in October
Permits for single-family houses climb for fourth straight month
- By: IE Staff
- December 6, 2005 December 6, 2005
- 10:10
Bank of Canada raises interest rates again
Oil prices slip in early trading
- By: IE Staff
- December 6, 2005 December 6, 2005
- 09:10
Loonie nears 14-year high ahead of rate decision
Toronto stocks finish flat
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- December 5, 2005 December 5, 2005
- 17:10
Global growth remains solid despite high oil prices: G7
Further flexible implementation of China’s currency system would improve global stability
- By: James Langton
- December 5, 2005 December 5, 2005
- 16:35
NYSE settlement clears way for plan to merge with Archipelago
Two NYSE seats sell for US$4 million
- By: James Langton
- December 5, 2005 December 5, 2005
- 16:30
Five risks will shape global economy in 2007
Morgan Stanley chief economist Stephen Roach unveiled his 2007 forecast today and enumerated five chief risks to his outlook.Roach’s forecast calls for a 3.8% increase…
- By: James Langton
- December 5, 2005 December 5, 2005
- 16:25
Dow Jones launches two new indices
Indices tap high-yielding non-U.S. stocks
- By: IE Staff
- December 5, 2005 December 5, 2005
- 15:20
CME, Morgan Stanley form licensing partnership
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Morgan Stanley Capital International are teaming up to establish an index licensing partnership that will see the CME launch MSCI…
- By: James Langton
- December 5, 2005 December 5, 2005
- 12:45
Oil prices rise
U.S. parent company bids to acquire all of Sears Canada
- By: IE Staff
- December 5, 2005 December 5, 2005
- 09:10
The week ahead: Decision on rates due Tuesday
National Bank earnings on deck
- By: IE Staff
- December 5, 2005 December 5, 2005
- 08:30
Toronto stocks end higher on oils, financials
U.S. markets close mixed
- By: IE Staff
- December 2, 2005 December 2, 2005
- 16:50
Rate hike next week a “slam dunk”, says TD
More hikes on the horizon, too
- By: James Langton
- December 2, 2005 December 2, 2005
- 13:40
Economic growth to slow: Scotiabank
Consumer spending and residential construction will contribute less to growth in 2006 and 2007
- By: James Langton
- December 2, 2005 December 2, 2005
- 13:35
New highs forecast for income trust market: report
Model portfolio raises weightings for dividend-rich financial institutions and utilities sectors
- By: James Langton
- December 2, 2005 December 2, 2005
- 13:20
Canadian outlook favourable, but dependent on global developments
Exposure to commodity prices, close ties to the U.S. leave Canada vulnerable, IMF says
- By: James Langton
- December 2, 2005 December 2, 2005
- 11:55
Cutting trade barriers would boost GDP: OECD report
Canada criticized for restrictions to foreign direct investment
- By: IE Staff
- December 2, 2005 December 2, 2005
- 11:45
MX declares special dividend
$1.50 a share dividend reflects record trading volume
- By: James Langton
- December 2, 2005 December 2, 2005
- 10:29