Canadian equities forecast to outperform, provide diversification: Desjardins
The central bank last cut its key rate in December
The bank's benchmark deposit rate has stood at 2% since June
Unemployment may have peaked, but excess supply to curb wage growth
Client assets hit record levels, boosting revenue, earnings growth: Fitch
ECB survey finds funding scarcer, firms' profits under pressure
PMI data for both countries improved in January
Positive rating momentum to slow as growth weakens, risks rise
Fed Chair nominee seen as experienced, diplomatic
If confirmed by the Senate, he'll replace Jerome Powell as chair in May