Research and Markets

U.S. jobless claims inch up, but layoffs remain historically low

August 21, 2025 Matt Ott, The Associated Press
Empty chairs

Canadian banks in ‘a position of strength’: Fitch

August 20, 2025 Kevin Press
Bay St., bank buildings

Japan proposes ‘economic zone’ linking Indian Ocean to Africa, seeks greater role in the region

August 20, 2025 Ayaka Mcgill And Mari Yamaguchi, The Associated Press
Japan credit card

Group files greenwashing complaint against Enbridge, Cenovus

August 20, 2025 Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press
Greenwashing ESG

Rise in airfare, food costs push U.K. inflation higher

August 20, 2025 The Associated Press
Big Ben

Fintech investment returns to ‘stable’ level in first half despite trade war: KPMG report

August 19, 2025 IE Staff
technology innovation

Economists split on BoC’s next rate move after July inflation data

August 19, 2025 Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
Inflation

Inflation rate cools to 1.7% in July: Statistics Canada

August 19, 2025 The Canadian Press
Canadian money

Canada-based private capital fundraising off to strong start in 2025: Preqin 

August 18, 2025 Noushin Ziafati
map of Canada with a hand underneath

Consumer spending in China to slow in H2: Fitch

August 18, 2025 Kevin Press
Fisheye and Aerial View of Beijing Skyline at Night

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in July up 4% from June

August 18, 2025 The Canadian Press
Housing start

1.4M consumers missed a credit payment in second quarter: Equifax report

August 18, 2025 Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press
Personal finances