Digitalization a credit positive for financial firms: Fitch
However, winners and losers may emerge, the rating agency says
- By: IE Staff
- December 23, 2020 December 23, 2020
- 13:58
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Canadian net worth growth slows while debt builds
Only about 30% of Canadian households were debt-free in 2019: StatsCan report
- By: IE Staff
- December 23, 2020 December 23, 2020
- 12:08
GDP grew by 0.4% in October, StatsCan says
The Canadian economy remains about 4% below where it was pre-pandemic
- By: The Canadian Press, Jordan Press
- December 23, 2020 December 23, 2020
- 10:01
Stocks drift mostly lower, even as Nasdaq sets another high
The S&P 500 slipped 0.2%, pulled down by losses in banks and communications companies
- By: The Associated Press, The Canadian Press
- December 22, 2020 December 22, 2020
- 16:21
U.S. growth in Q3 hits a record 33.4%
Fourth-quarter growth is expected to drop sharply as Covid-19 cases surge
- By: The Associated Press
- December 22, 2020 December 22, 2020
- 15:10
During crucial holiday season, U.S. consumer confidence slumps
The December reading is a sharp decline from last month and far worse than economists had expected
- By: The Associated Press
- December 22, 2020 December 22, 2020
- 14:58
As volatile year winds down, investors expect major growth in 2021
An expected recovery in commodities and financials next year could disproportionately benefit the Canadian market
- By: Ross Marowits
- December 21, 2020 December 21, 2020
- 16:36
Stocks fall on worries about virus’s spread, but pare losses
The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Monday, its second straight drop after setting its record on Thursday
- By: The Associated Press
- December 21, 2020 December 21, 2020
- 16:17
Skeptics say ‘buyer beware’ as high-flying Tesla joins S&P 500
Tesla Inc.'s valuation is more than double that of Toyota Motor Corp.
- By: The Associated Press
- December 21, 2020 December 21, 2020
- 10:20
Fund sales surge, and assets soar
Mutual funds outsell ETFs in November, as equity markets spark gains
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2020 December 18, 2020
- 16:21
Green corners of the economy are growing fast: StatsCan
Cleantech and environmental sector growing at double the pace of the overall economy
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2020 December 18, 2020
- 12:38
New lockdowns would exacerbate inequality: Moody’s
Low-income households would hurt most in the event of further lockdowns, says rating agency
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2020 December 18, 2020
- 12:27
Banking industry’s tech shift has accelerated amid pandemic
Artificial intelligence is playing a bigger role in banks' tech strategies
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- December 18, 2020 December 18, 2020
- 10:41
Healthy demand for Covid-19 vaccine: StatsCan
But the willingness to take a vaccine varies widely by province
- By: James Langton
- December 17, 2020 December 17, 2020
- 15:30
What could follow end of BoC’s stimulus measures
BoC is on track to own about 40% of the Government of Canada bond market by early 2021
- By: IE Staff
- December 17, 2020 December 17, 2020
- 13:25
Pandemic halts population growth
Immigration turned negative, leaving Canada with zero growth in Q3
- By: James Langton
- December 17, 2020 December 17, 2020
- 12:58
As thousands of Canadians flock to day trading during lockdown, experts urge caution
A growing number of investors are trying their hand at day trading
- By: Anita Balakrishnan, The Canadian Press
- December 17, 2020 December 17, 2020
- 10:46
Fed predicts brighter economy for 2021
Central bank expects to keep short-term benchmark interest rate near zero through at least 2023
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- December 16, 2020 December 16, 2020
- 14:55
Disappointing U.S. retail sales thwart hope for Q4 cheer: BMO
The sales slump is widespread amid pandemic restrictions and supply chain troubles
- By: James Langton
- December 16, 2020 December 16, 2020
- 12:28
As services suffer, wholesale sales thrive: StatsCan
The wholesale sector is in better shape now than before Covid-19 hit
- By: James Langton
- December 16, 2020 December 16, 2020
- 12:12
Certain cities more vulnerable to housing bubble, CMHC says
Hamilton and Moncton are "highly" vulnerable
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 16, 2020 December 16, 2020
- 12:00
Federal wage subsidy may cost more this year than planned
The PBO estimates an additional $2 billion in cost
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 16, 2020 December 16, 2020
- 11:02
Door to C-suite still locked for many
Progress on diversity is slow at Canada's most prominent companies
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- December 16, 2020 December 16, 2020
- 10:31
Home prices, rent drive inflation in November
The month's increase in prices beat expectations
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- December 16, 2020 December 16, 2020
- 10:12