Everybody loses with new NAFTA: report
C.D. Howe Institute says new deal is “marginally” better than no deal at all
- By: IE Staff
- July 25, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 11:19
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European Central Bank joins Fed in paving way for stimulus
Several analysts said a new package could come at a September meeting
- By: The Associated Press
- July 25, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 11:11
Canada’s main stock index closes higher on broad gains
U.S. markets were mixed on Wednesday
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 24, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:30
Do fixed income allocations require a second look?
What to make of the rising prices of stocks and bonds
- By: Michelle Schriver
- July 24, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 15:06
Canada’s main stock index edges higher on U.S. news, Canadian dollar down
S&P/TSX composite index rose 53.80 points on Tuesday
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 23, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:33
U.S. home sales fall 1.7% with prices high and supply low
Home prices have increased faster than income for 7 years
- By: Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- July 23, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:04
Anti-money laundering compliance costlier for firms that don’t use tech: report
Smaller firms are less likely to use technology for compliance efforts, LexisNexis Risk Solutions finds
- By: IE Staff
- July 23, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 15:45
IMF sees a weaker global economy but upgrades U.S. forecast
Fund predicts 2.6% growth in U.S., 1.5% in Canada
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- July 23, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 11:01
Markets up slightly ahead of U.S. GDP data, European central bank meeting
S&P/TSX composite index gained 32.94 points on Monday
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 22, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:32
Canadians putting off retirement to help kids buy homes: survey
Parents are eager to provide financial assistance to their children — but at what cost?
- By: IE Staff
- July 22, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:26
European Central Bank could act before Fed to add stimulus
The shift in policy comes even though the global economy continues to grow
- By: The Associated Press
- July 22, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 12:21
North American markets end week lower on waning hopes for aggressive rate cuts
S&P/TSX composite index closed down 8.29 points on Friday
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 19, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:33
Statistics Canada reports retail sales fell 0.1% in May to $51.5B
Food and beverage stores saw the largest decline
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 19, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 10:25
Gold is in, while cannabis inspires caution: survey
Advisors are bullish on the Nasdaq and less keen on the TSX, a Horizons poll says
- By: IE Staff
- July 18, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:36
North American stock markets end two-day slide
Gold prices offset a decline in oil
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 18, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:25
Boomers worried they aren’t saving enough: survey
RBC finds boomers have a savings shortfall, while ATB finds female investors in Alberta lack confidence
- By: IE Staff
- July 18, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 15:02
Gains in some home prices offset declines in others
National house price index increased just 0.5% over the last year
- By: IE staff, with files from Canadian Press
- July 18, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 13:41
Lower gas prices slow annual inflation rate to Bank of Canada’s 2% bull’s eye
Result matched economists’ expectations
- By: Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press
- July 17, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 10:38
ESG demands from hedge fund investors expected to grow
Companies increasingly judged on environmental impact, Cerulli says
- By: James Langton
- July 17, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 10:31
U.S. home construction slips 0.9% to 1.25 million in June
Dip in apartment constructions offsets gains in single-family homes
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- July 17, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 10:02
TSX down as oil prices fall on easing tensions with Iran
U.S. markets also closed lower on Tuesday
- By: The Canadian Press
- July 16, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:26
Alternative lenders gain market share as total mortgage growth slows, CMHC says
Alternative lenders held $13B–14B of outstanding mortgages last year
- By: Aleksandra Sagan, The Canadian Press
- July 16, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 14:31
Bond investor protections weakening in Western markets, Moody’s says
Rating agency warns of "steady erosion" of change-of-control rights
- By: James Langton
- July 16, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 13:14
Foreign investors beef up Canadian bond holdings in May, StatsCan reports
They added $12.9 billion worth of bonds during the month
- By: James Langton
- July 16, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 11:02
U.S. retail sales rise 0.4% in June in sign of consumer health
Consumer confidence remains high in spite of economic uncertainties
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press, The Associated Press
- July 16, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 10:08