Global fintech funding drops, but deal volume holds up
Accenture says drop in deal value reflects the absence of a "mega transaction" in H1
- By: James Langton
- August 15, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 10:50
Accenture says drop in deal value reflects the absence of a "mega transaction" in H1
Shoppers appear unconcerned about signs of economic trouble
Sales up 12.6% year-over-year
Global recession fears mounted on Wednesday
Revenue was up up 19% year-over-year, but the firm reported a net loss of $4.8 million
The yield on the 10-year Treasury briefly fell below the two-year yield on Wednesday, warning of a potential recession
Fund returned 1.1% after costs during the quarter
Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 616 points this morning
Survey finds income doesn’t significantly factor into people’s fears of running out of money
Figures suggest inflation is picking up slightly
S&P/TSX composite index down 103.57 points on Monday
Calgary is at its most affordable level on record
An aging population means more Canadians are finding themselves caring for older relatives
S&P/TSX composite index was up 70 points over the week
The decline was unexpected
But starts still beat economists' expectations
But wage growth reached its highest mark since 2009
S&P/TSX composite up for third straight day
DBRS says the sector "remains well capitalized"
ALDAs could guard against the risk of retirees outliving their savings
Gold hits US$1,500 for the first time in six years
Report also notes that demand for ESG investing is growing
The fund industry employs as many people as the country's gas stations, report says