BoC opted for wait-and-see approach to rates amid shifting trade policy: summary
Central bank cites layers of uncertainty regarding U.S. tariffs
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025
- 14:33
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The downside of bank deregulation
Long-term risks may outweigh short-term rewards, Fitch warns
- By: James Langton
- April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025
- 13:41
Deals: KKR buys OTC solutions provider OSTTRA
Plus, CPP Investments sells limited partnership interests in buyout funds and PEAK Capital Partners invests in Quebec fintech
- By: IE Staff
- April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025
- 13:11
U.S. inflation cools and Americans step up spending as they brace for tariff impact
A rush to buy cars and other goods fuelled a 0.7% rise in consumer spending in March
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025
- 11:47
Tariff shocks to jobs, economy growing as boost from preparation fades: Deloitte
Canada faces a modest downturn and rising jobless rate
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025
- 10:59
China’s export orders fall in April as Trump’s tariffs begin to bite
Manufacturing activity drops to a 16-month low, with export orders falling sharply
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025
- 10:46
Economy shrunk 0.2% in February: StatCan
Agency estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025
- 10:40
Trump’s tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall
U.S. companies pause growth plans as higher costs, uncertainty, raise recession risks
- By: Paul Wiseman, Anne D’innocenzio and Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025
- 10:26
U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in Q1 as Trump trade wars disrupt business
Weak spending and government cuts offset strong business investment
- By: Christopher Rugaber and Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025
- 09:30
Europe saw stronger growth at start of year
Better-than-expected Q1 growth overshadowed by renewed trade tensions
- By: The Associated Press
- April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025
- 09:24
FCA to launch AI testing service
U.K. regulator aims to support responsible AI adoption in financial markets
- By: James Langton
- April 30, 2025 April 30, 2025
- 09:17
CIRO panel rejects allegations against ex-rep
Panel believed rep's evidence over allegations from former client
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2025 April 29, 2025
- 17:18
RBC scraps sustainable finance commitment
Canada’s largest bank retreats from key climate disclosures as it reassesses methodology
- By: Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press
- April 29, 2025 April 30, 2025
- 17:08
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