U.S. employers added just 22,000 jobs last month
Hiring decelerated from 79,000 in July amid uncertainty over Trump's policies
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- September 5, 2025 September 5, 2025
- 09:12
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Unemployment rate climbs to 7.1% in August as economy loses 66,000 jobs
Economists had forecast a 7% unemployment rate for the month
- By: Craig Wong, The Canadian Press
- September 5, 2025 September 5, 2025
- 09:01
Canadian ETFs took in $7.4B, launched at record rate in August
Year-to-date inflows have already reached $73 billion
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- September 4, 2025 September 5, 2025
- 17:02
U.K. considers government bond market reforms
Bank of England consults on measures to enhance repo market resilience
- By: James Langton
- September 4, 2025 September 5, 2025
- 16:34
CDS proposes fee reforms
Plan includes cutting core clearing fees by 35% while scrapping rebates
- By: James Langton
- September 4, 2025 September 5, 2025
- 16:23
CSA extends OBSI consultation deadline
Industry, investors have until Sept. 29 to provide feedback on reforms to give body binding powers
- By: James Langton
- September 4, 2025 September 5, 2025
- 16:15
ATM venture a Ponzi scheme: SEC alleges
Fund investors lost over US$400 million on scheme, U.S. authorities charge
- By: James Langton
- September 4, 2025 September 5, 2025
- 16:11
Groups want action on corporate tax system review, support for small biz
Pre-budget submissions focus on tax policy, business growth
- By: Michelle Schriver
- September 4, 2025 September 5, 2025
- 14:51
Canada to trim public service spending, finance minister says
Cost of living trumps tariffs as top concern for Canadians, cabinet hears
- By: Kyle Duggan, The Canadian Press
- September 4, 2025 September 5, 2025
- 12:48
Auto sales in August post first annual decline since February: DesRosiers
Vehicle sales down 2.9% from last year as economy slows
- By: The Canadian Press
- September 4, 2025 September 5, 2025
- 11:46
BlackRock’s iShares ETFs hit US$5 trillion in global AUM
Milestone follows record-breaking inflows in first half
- By: IE Staff
- September 4, 2025 September 4, 2025
- 11:35
Merchandise trade deficit narrows, services trade surplus grows
Canada's trade surplus with the U.S. widened to $6.7B in July
- By: Jonathan Got
- September 4, 2025 September 5, 2025
- 10:34
Applications for U.S. jobless benefits inch higher
Unemployment remains low at 4.2%, but fewer employers are hiring
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- September 4, 2025 September 4, 2025
- 09:19
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