Investment banking fees down in first quarter, as activity softens
JP Morgan tops underwriter rankings, BMO leads in mortgage-backed securities
BMO leads the Canadian underwriter rankings, JP Morgan tops globally
European regulators call for heightened vigilance to array of risks
Higher revenues offset by rising program expenses and debt charges
Consumer spending rose 0.4% in February, though the gain was just 0.1% after adjusting for inflation
Publicly held debt projected to reach 156% of GDP by 2055
Province plans to spend $11 billion on infrastructure over three years to stimulate the economy
Higher borrowing costs, refinancing needs may hamper investment
Mortgage borrowing accelerates, but other borrowing contracted in January