Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade surplus of $1.6 billion in November
Total imports rose 1.9% while exports fell
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 9, 2024 January 9, 2024
- 13:28
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Global economy will slow for a third straight year in 2024, World Bank predicts
Heightened global tensions pose risk of weaker growth
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- January 9, 2024 January 9, 2024
- 13:14
Oil prices to weaken in 2024, say analysts
Forecasts for WTI range between US$70 and US$80
- By: Amanda Stephenson, Canadian Press
- January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024
- 16:31
How heatwaves lead to financial distress
New research from the Bank of Canada finds a link between extreme temperatures and credit conditions
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024
- 15:30
Housing market could rebound in 2024: economists
Price declines were mainly an Ontario phenomenon, but home prices were softening in the Fraser Valley, Winnipeg and Halifax
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024
- 10:59
U.S. job market remains resilient
December marked the 23rd straight month that joblessness has remained below 4%
- By: Paul Wiseman
- January 5, 2024 January 5, 2024
- 11:42
Canada added just 100 jobs in December
Softer job market conditions came as high interest rates continued to weigh on growth
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 5, 2024 January 5, 2024
- 11:16
Weak M&A action drives slump in fees
JP Morgan tops global league tables while RBC leads local trio
- By: James Langton
- January 5, 2024 January 5, 2024
- 10:57
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- By: Katie Keir
- January 5, 2024 December 10, 2025
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Canada’s new issue activity ramped up
Equity issuance surged 37% in 2023; debt up 19% from previous year
- By: James Langton
- January 5, 2024 January 5, 2024
- 10:42
Greater Toronto home sales for December rise as board expects rebound in 2024
Average home price was up 3% year over year
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- January 4, 2024 January 4, 2024
- 15:35
Global M&A drops to 10-year low
Deal activity rose in the fourth quarter, LSEG Data & Analytics reported
- By: James Langton
- January 4, 2024 January 4, 2024
- 13:15
Even as inflation cooled, Fed remained cautious about rate cuts
Minutes show that officials see further interest rate hikes as still possible, given economic uncertainty
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- January 3, 2024 January 3, 2024
- 14:43
Canadian IPO activity fell to drought levels in 2023
Only $202 million was raised in 51 initial public offerings, according to market research firm
- By: IE Staff
- January 3, 2024 January 3, 2024
- 12:20
Vancouver closes out 2023 with higher home sales
Region saw 1,345 homes changed hands in December, with average price of $1,168,700
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- January 3, 2024 January 3, 2024
- 12:09
U.S. job openings fell slightly in November
Demand for workers remains strong by historical standards
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- January 3, 2024 January 3, 2024
- 11:05
Another tough year expected for office REITs
But some optimists say opportunities may be out there, and a potential ``slow uptick'' in office space absorption by the end of 2024
- By: Michelle Zadikian, The Canadian Press
- January 3, 2024 January 3, 2024
- 09:31
Canadian pension solvency declines in Q4 but plans finish year in strong position
The decline in the solvency ratio came as yields dropped
- By: IE Staff
- January 2, 2024 January 2, 2024
- 11:49
Canada’s 100 highest paid CEOs broke new compensation records in 2022: report
CEOs were paid an average of $14.9 million, according to the CCPA
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- January 2, 2024 January 2, 2024
- 11:46
Companies grew more confident about initial public offerings in 2023
The result has raised hopes in the U.S. for an economic recovery
- By: Damian J. Troise, The Associated Press
- December 28, 2023 December 28, 2023
- 16:14
Americans ramped up spending during the holidays
Despite inflation concerns and financial anxiety, holiday sales from November through Christmas Eve climbed 3.1%
- By: Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
- December 27, 2023 December 27, 2023
- 10:58
GDP unchanged for third straight month in October
Manufacturing, wholesale trade, real estate were among sectors that contracted
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2023 December 22, 2023
- 11:55
Federal Reserve’s favoured inflation gauge tumbles in November
Month-over-month drop was the largest since April 2020
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- December 22, 2023 December 22, 2023
- 11:41
Income growth cushions rising mortgage costs
While pockets will suffer from rising rates, overall stress should be modest
- By: James Langton
- December 21, 2023 December 21, 2023
- 15:21