Canadian dollar outlook for 2023 uncertain as rate hikes wane: experts
The loonie's performance is highly contingent on external developments
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- February 6, 2023 February 6, 2023
- 14:11
Top Stories in News
BoC’s first summary of deliberations coming this week. Here’s what to expect
Wednesday's summary is expected to shed light on the governing council's most recent rate decision
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- February 6, 2023 February 6, 2023
- 14:02
Canadian ETFs saw modest outflows in January
Investors withdrew from broad-based funds, while cash and crypto gained
- By: Mark Burgess
- February 6, 2023 February 6, 2023
- 13:46
National Bank sells in-house financial planning tool to IT vendor
AdviceSuite to be incorporated into CGI Wealth360
- By: Greg Meckbach
- February 3, 2023 February 3, 2023
- 16:37
Research and Markets
An unexpected job surge confounds the Fed’s economic models
Has the connection between a vigorous job market and high inflation broken down?
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- February 3, 2023 February 3, 2023
- 15:57
ECB survey forecasts higher inflation
Growth forecast largely unchanged, inflation expectations edge up
- By: James Langton
- February 3, 2023 February 3, 2023
- 15:31
Global corporate credit quality deteriorating
Rating agencies see credit challenges growing as macro conditions hit company finances
- By: James Langton
- February 3, 2023 February 3, 2023
- 15:25
Interest rates likely higher for the long term: BMO
Financial markets, housing market may face rate-driven headwinds
- By: James Langton
- February 3, 2023 February 3, 2023
- 15:04
Industry News
TRREB sees GTA home prices flatten, but realtors detect return of market activity
Few want to sell, fewer looking to buy, January sales down 44.6% year over year
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press
- February 3, 2023 February 3, 2023
- 14:55
Feds’ new underused housing tax won’t just affect foreign owners
Clients may not know they’re obligated to file, and there is no cap on penalties for late filing if taxes are owed
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 3, 2023 March 28, 2023
- 14:16
Industry News
U.S. adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes
Policymakers hope to bring down inflation by reducing job openings
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- February 3, 2023 February 3, 2023
- 11:15
Research and Markets
Crypto hacking hits record in 2022
Decentralized finance protocols were the top target of crypto thefts
- By: James Langton
- February 2, 2023 February 2, 2023
- 17:00
From the Regulators
MX to raise regulatory fees
Rate increases are needed to match expanding responsibilities
- By: James Langton
- February 2, 2023 February 2, 2023
- 16:56
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