Global growth weakest since financial crisis: S&P
Trade turmoil, market uncertainty to drive weaker growth, higher inflation
- By: James Langton
- April 16, 2025 April 16, 2025
- 12:45
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Bank of Canada holds key rate steady
Central bank cites uncertainty around tariffs and competing risks of inflation and recession
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 16, 2025 April 16, 2025
- 10:43
China’s economy grew 5.4% in the first quarter
In quarterly terms the economy expanded 1.2% in January-March, slowing from 1.6% in Q4
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- April 16, 2025 April 16, 2025
- 10:26
U.S. retail sales rise 1.4% in March as shoppers stocked up ahead of tariffs
Surge in auto and electronics purchases drives retail gains
- By: Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
- April 16, 2025 April 16, 2025
- 09:39
U.K. inflation dips in March
Consumer prices rose less than expected, potentially paving the way for another interest rate cut next month
- By: The Associated Press
- April 16, 2025 April 16, 2025
- 09:10
There’s nowhere to hide from trade turmoil
Most households highly exposed to stocks, the rest to real estate: NBF
- By: James Langton
- April 15, 2025 April 15, 2025
- 16:58
Commonly missed tax credits and deductions
Here's a quick checklist ahead of the April 30 filing deadline
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 15, 2025 April 15, 2025
- 16:53
Boring money market funds face innovation: Moody’s
Money market ETFs, tokenization threatening to shake up sector
- By: James Langton
- April 15, 2025 April 15, 2025
- 16:49
BoC rate decision too close to call after soft March inflation report
Inflation slowdown gives the central bank "breathing room," Desjardins economist says
- By: Craig Lord, The Canadian Press
- April 15, 2025 April 15, 2025
- 16:08
ESMA finalizes liquidity tool rules for funds
Regulation addresses liquidity, stability risks revealed by pandemic
- By: James Langton
- April 15, 2025 April 15, 2025
- 14:33
Credit rating trends negative in first quarter: Fitch
Downgrades outnumber upgrades in Q1, reversing prior quarter's trend
- By: James Langton
- April 15, 2025 April 15, 2025
- 14:28
FCA makes overtures to U.S., Asia Pacific region
Regulator opens first foreign outposts to help firms navigate U.K. regime
- By: James Langton
- April 15, 2025 April 15, 2025
- 14:26
Ottawa says automakers that keep manufacturing in Canada will get a tariff exemption
Six-month tariff holiday for U.S. imported goods used in Canadian manufacturing also announced
- By: Kelly Geraldine Malone, The Canadian Press
- April 15, 2025 April 15, 2025
- 12:30
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