Investors shifting to corporate credit
Investors take on more credit risk as government bond yields hit historic lows
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 9, 2020 July 9, 2020
- 13:44
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Fiscal snapshot poses more questions than answers
Federal deficit higher than expected, but the uncertain future is the bigger worry
- By: James Langton
- July 9, 2020 July 9, 2020
- 13:08
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in Canada increased in June
Increase in multi-family projects offset a decline in single-detached homes
- By: Anita Balakrishnan, The Canadian Press
- July 9, 2020 July 9, 2020
- 12:14
Q2 earnings to show how virus menaced Corporate America
More than 400 S&P 500 companies have failed to provide guidance to analysts
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- July 9, 2020 July 9, 2020
- 10:48
Gold gets a lift as hedge with Canada’s deficit to surpass $340 billion
The precious metal hit another nine-year high
- By: Ross Marowits, The Canadian Press
- July 9, 2020 July 9, 2020
- 10:15
Weaker population growth is bad news for housing: TD
Rentals will take the initial hit, spilling over to the broader housing market
- By: James Langton
- July 8, 2020 July 8, 2020
- 17:07
As economy reopens, many workers hesitant: StatsCan
Workplace safety concerns loom large
- By: James Langton
- July 8, 2020 July 8, 2020
- 14:39
Even in a pandemic, money causes the most stress: FP Canada survey
Young people are especially worried about their finances
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 8, 2020 July 8, 2020
- 12:29
Willingness to get vaccinated linked to trust in government
Almost 70% of Canadians would get a Covid-19 vaccine, StatsCan finds
- By: James Langton
- July 7, 2020 July 7, 2020
- 16:09
Canada’s big pension funds well positioned: Fitch
Large pensions have the assets, liquidity and structure to deal with downturn
- By: James Langton
- July 7, 2020 July 7, 2020
- 14:20
June home sales in Toronto just shy of year ago, prices up nearly 12%
Stronger market conditions are expected to prevail in the second half — barring any setbacks
- By: Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press, The Canadian Press
- July 7, 2020 July 7, 2020
- 13:20
ESG investing needs a hand from regulators: Morningstar
Investors need more consistent, useful disclosures
- By: James Langton
- July 7, 2020 July 9, 2020
- 12:54
Government bonds performed best in first half: FTSE report
Canadian government bonds were among the strongest performers
- By: Katie Keir
- July 7, 2020 July 7, 2020
- 11:54
Investment banking business hits record heights
Debt underwriting generates record fees in first half
- By: James Langton
- July 6, 2020 July 6, 2020
- 17:46
Wealth drives RESPs, but financial literacy plays a big part too: StatsCan
Study finds that parents' financial knowledge, not their education, affects RESP usage
- By: James Langton
- July 6, 2020 July 6, 2020
- 15:12
Federal finances aren’t bad, considering Covid-19: RBC
Despite massive disruption, the fiscal picture remains sustainable
- By: James Langton
- July 6, 2020 July 6, 2020
- 14:36
A banner first half for equity trading
Volume up almost 40% this year, led by TSX Alpha
- By: James Langton
- July 6, 2020 July 6, 2020
- 14:23
Bank of Canada survey says business hiring plans remain muted due to pandemic
The federal wage subsidy has paid nearly $17.1 billion, while CERB has paid $53.53 billion
- By: Jordan Press
- July 6, 2020 July 6, 2020
- 13:00
Covid-19 hitting minority workers harder: StatsCan
Amid higher poverty rates, weaker job security, minorities face greater financial impact
- By: James Langton
- July 6, 2020 July 6, 2020
- 12:32
Flows into ETFs top $22B in first half
Cap-weighted index funds had net flows of $10.7 billion
- By: Mark Burgess
- July 6, 2020 July 7, 2020
- 12:13
Despite pandemic responses, insurers will struggle
Updated GlobalData forecasts point to widespread growth contractions in Canada
- By: IE Staff
- July 3, 2020 July 3, 2020
- 12:52
Tougher conditions to likely drive higher mortgage defaults: DBRS
Mortgage credit quality is highly correlated to jobs and house prices
- By: James Langton
- July 3, 2020 July 3, 2020
- 12:09
Great-West acquisition gets thumbs up from Moody’s
Stronger digital capability an asset post-pandemic, rating agency says
- By: James Langton
- July 2, 2020 July 2, 2020
- 16:00