IMF upgrades U.S. growth outlook slightly
AI boom has offset the drag from tariffs, but growth prospects have dimmed
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- October 14, 2025 October 14, 2025
- 09:44
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Renewed jitters over China-U.S. trade tensions pull Wall Street lower in premarket trading
“China just weaponized shipbuilding,” said Kun Cao, deputy chief executive at consulting firm Reddal
- By: Yuri Kageyama and Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- October 14, 2025 October 14, 2025
- 08:56
China’s exports to U.S. drop in September, while rise in global shipments hits a 6-month high
China’s global exports were up 8.3% relative to one year ago, at $328.5 billion
- By: Chan Ho-Him, The Associated Press
- October 13, 2025 October 14, 2025
- 08:34
‘Dream of a lifetime’: Canadian economist Howitt among Nobel winners in economics
Howitt won the prize with Dutch-born Joel Mokyr and French Philippe Aghion
- By: Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press
- October 13, 2025 October 13, 2025
- 08:24
Canadian economist Peter Howitt among Nobel winners in economics
Howitt won the prize with Dutch-born Joel Mokyr and French Philippe Aghion
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 13, 2025 October 13, 2025
- 08:19
Disposable income growth slows in Q2
Year-over-year increase of 3.9% compares with 5.9% rise in second quarter of 2024
- By: Jonathan Got
- October 13, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 05:00
Carney previews items in budget, including automatic tax filing
Measure to cover up to 5.5 million low-income taxpayers by the 2028 tax year
- By: The Canadian Press
- October 10, 2025 November 3, 2025
- 16:04
OSC says it’s conducting compliance exams on sales practices at Big 5 fund dealers
Regulator clarifies its response to concerns arising from survey of mutual fund reps
- By: Michelle Schriver
- October 10, 2025 October 10, 2025
- 14:18
As AI takes off, regulators struggle to keep up
FSB recommends action amid challenges to overseeing AI adoption
- By: James Langton
- October 10, 2025 October 10, 2025
- 13:23
FX firm head faces fraud, money laundering charges
RCMP says more than $10M of investors' money is missing
- By: James Langton
- October 10, 2025 October 10, 2025
- 13:19
Corporate downgrades outnumber upgrades in Q3
High-yield issues under pressure, investment-grade holds up
- By: James Langton
- October 10, 2025 October 10, 2025
- 13:17
Europe’s fund managers ripe for consolidation
Deals to add scale, and acquisitions by banks likely, Fitch says
- By: James Langton
- October 10, 2025 October 10, 2025
- 13:12
Trump suggests calling off Xi meeting after China cuts rare earths access
U.S. mulling a "massive increase" in tariffs on Chinese goods, he says
- By: Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- October 10, 2025 October 10, 2025
- 12:10
Oil prices climb, Canadian equities fall as talks to end Middle East war stall
Meanwhile, the U.S. stock market held relatively steady near its records
- By: Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 17:22
Industry innovates, but financial health suffers
Paper calls for guardrails against negative side effects of digital innovation
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 16:09
Structured finance outlooks dim as economy wobbles
Asset performance to weaken as growth slows and inflation, rates face pressure
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 15:50
Crypto money launderer gets prison in U.S.
Shell companies, crypto exchange processed US$470 million in drug money
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 15:55
CFTC asserts oversight of prediction markets
In series of legal filings, regulator claims exclusive jurisdiction
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 09:29
FCA launches ESG ratings pilot
Project designed to avoid creating needless burden with new regime
- By: James Langton
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 12:39
Powell plans to stay on at Fed after his term as chair ends
The Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for 3rd straight meeting on Wednesday
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 14:24
Corient plans expansion into Canada
U.S. subsidiary of CI Financial seeks to plug "gap" in Canadian ultra-high-net-worth market
- By: IE Staff
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 13:50
Foreign direct investment in Canada up 6.9% in 2025
Meanwhile, Canadian direct investment abroad rose 2.8% to $2.4 trillion
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 29, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 12:46
Fed chair Powell may reveal next steps Wednesday
Powell has signalled he could stay on Fed board after term as chair ends May 15
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 10:21
Kevin Gopaul to head up VanEck’s expansion into Canada
Seasoned ETF exec will help asset manager build "an entire footprint" in the country
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:30
Industry moves: Former BMO private wealth head Geoff Newton joins RBC Wealth Management
Plus, another BMO alum joins software firm, new faces at Manulife and Optimize Wealth, and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 16:05
Product roundup: First Trust launches energy ETF
Plus, a new gold bullion mutual fund and a slew of product lineup changes
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 17:15
Opinion: Insurers need to call the same riders by the same names
Clarity for clients makes it easier to shop across carriers
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 22, 2026 April 22, 2026
- 12:59
‘Market weakness’ causes mutual fund, ETF asset declines in March: SIMA
At the same time, both fund types recorded positive net sales
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026
- 15:52