Tech advantages always prove short lived in the stock markets, report suggests
SEC's bid for enhanced oversight rejected amid sector's rapid growth
Strong debt issuance, M&A expected to be revenue drivers in the quarter
Rising unemployment for Canada, U.S. gives central banks reason to ease
Weaker labour market, still-high interest rates and dwindling savings to crimp consumer spending
Decision to delay capital rules casts doubt on global consistency
Populism driving polarization, weakening region's governments, institutions
Macro and sector-specific factors favour a rebound in North American deals
Easing financial pressures are expected to slow decline in credit quality, boost loan demand
Business disruption costs are the largest effect of cyber incidents