Rising interest rates should boost life insurers’ portfolios in the longer term
Canadians bought U.S. stocks while foreign investors added Canadian equities and government debt
More than half say they'll be in financial trouble if interest rates go up much more
Settlement balances helped finance pandemic quantitative easing
Consultation considers array of tools to address rising debt service risks
Equity issuance plunged and debt offerings dropped in 2022, Refinitiv reported
Respondents also said economic uncertainty makes planning difficult
Mortgage growth slowed but household credit card use is surging
TD expects the debt service ratio to hit a record high of 16.1% by the first quarter of 2024
Keeping buffers amid rising risks reflects prudence