Don’t look to the BoC to solve Canada’s housing and economic woes, Macklem says
The central bank says shelter costs are now the primary driver of above-target inflation
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- February 6, 2024 February 6, 2024
- 15:43
Top Stories in News
Social media’s market manipulation risk
European regulators flag threats to investors from industry, influencers
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2024 February 6, 2024
- 15:20
Global financial sector’s credit conditions still rosy
Banks, insurers tend to benefit from higher rates even as financial stress builds, rating agencies say
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2024 February 6, 2024
- 15:14
Strong start to home sales in 2024 unlikely to delay BoC rate cuts: economists
The average Toronto home price dropped 1% from the same time last year
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- February 6, 2024 February 6, 2024
- 15:00
Industry News
U.S., Canada may not see rate cuts until Q3: Scotiabank
The bank is calling for stronger growth in Canada and the U.S. this year
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 6, 2024 February 6, 2024
- 14:32
Weak merger activity to finish 2023: Crosbie
High interest rates, heightened macro uncertainty weigh on deal flow
- By: James Langton
- February 5, 2024 February 5, 2024
- 15:27
OECD boosts growth forecast as inflation eases
Asian countries are expected to drive global growth again in 2024 and 2025
- By: IE Staff
- February 5, 2024 February 5, 2024
- 14:01
Employees working from home by choice can claim expenses, CRA says
Agency releases guidance on home office expenses for 2023
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 5, 2024 February 6, 2024
- 12:45
Canadian job market will cool in 2024: TD
Wage growth is still too hot, but will moderate as employment slows
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 5, 2024 February 6, 2024
- 12:01
From the Regulators
Federal government extends foreign buyer ban on Canadian homes to 2027
The government said it knows Canada's housing challenge won't be solved by the end of 2024
- By: Mickey Djuric, The Canadian Press
- February 5, 2024 February 5, 2024
- 11:33
Research and Markets
Some Americans have become saddled with credit card debt as rent and everyday prices remain high
Economists say the strain is not likely to spill over into the broader economy
- By: Ken Sweet
- February 5, 2024 February 5, 2024
- 11:10
China markets slump to 5-year lows as regulator promises to protect small investors
Investor sentiment remains fragile
- By: Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
- February 5, 2024 February 5, 2024
- 10:54
Canadian crypto ETFs see outflows in first month since U.S. approvals
Equity funds led January flows, while cash products remained popular
- By: Mark Burgess
- February 2, 2024 February 2, 2024
- 16:41
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