Unemployment remains at 5.6%
But even in the tightened job market, wage growth remained well below inflation
- By: IE Staff, The Canadian Press
- January 4, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 13:05
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Stock markets close lower as Apple signals weakness in China
The S&P/TSX composite index closed down by 134.41 points to 14,212.75
- By: Ross Marowits
- January 3, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:50
U.S. jobs growth could avert recession
Burst of hiring in December comes as financial markets dread a broader economic slowdown
- By: IE Staff, The Associated Press
- January 3, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 14:42
Volatility expected in energy sector for 2019
The key factor this year is whether OPEC and Russia will adhere to their promised production curbs
- By: James Langton
- January 3, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 14:15
Stock markets, interest rates take toll on pension plans
Less than 30% of Canadian pension plans were fully funded at the end of the year, down from 60% at the end of September, according…
- By: James Langton
- January 3, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 13:07
TSX starts the trading year higher as oil price rises
U.S. stock indices also nudged upward to start 2019
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 2, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 16:41
TSX up on final day of difficult 2018
The late December rally wasn’t enough to stave off significant losses for the year
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 2, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 09:19
U.S. stocks end dismal, volatile year on bright note
2018 was "a challenging year for investors"
- By: The Associated Press
- January 1, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 13:43
North American markets end punishing week in the red
Oil and loonie sink
- By: Ross Marowits
- December 21, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 17:35
Canada’s economy grew 0.3% in October
Breadth of expansion encouraging, economist says
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 21, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 13:00
Business sentiment down slightly, but remains positive
The Bank of Canada’s business outlook survey results come ahead of the central bank’s next interest rate decision set for Jan. 9
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 21, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 12:30
North American markets plunge for a second day
Dow drops more than 460 points
- By: Ross Marowits
- December 20, 2018 November 13, 2019
- 17:25
Canada boosts bank capital requirements while U.S. eases: Fitch
Rating impacts will depend on how banks respond to their different regulatory environments
- December 20, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 15:30
OSFI risk exposure reforms positive for Canadian banks
The proposed rules will improve the accuracy of measuring banks’ exposures and lead to better decision making
- By: James Langton
- December 20, 2018 November 13, 2019
- 11:00
Four investing themes will shape financial markets in 2019: Mercer
The return of inflation is a potential threat, requiring inflation-proofing of portfolios
- By: IE Staff
- December 20, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 09:50
Stocks slump after Fed hikes rates
TSX closes at new low for the year
- By: Ross Marowits
- December 19, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 17:00
Inflation cooled to 1.7% in November
Weaker gasoline prices help deliver lowest inflation reading in a year
- By: Andy Blatchford
- December 19, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 13:15
Ontario to open pre-budget consultations in January
Finance committee will hold public hearings across the province
- By: IE Staff
- December 19, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 11:00
North American markets finish higher
Crude prices slip to 15-month low
- By: Ross Marowits
- December 18, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 17:15
Survey underscores growing importance of ESG to Canadian institutional investors
Majority of investors have changed their voting policies this past year to address ESG risks
- By: IE Staff
- December 18, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 12:00
TSX marks new two-year low
Price of oil falls to lowest level since fall 2017
- By: Ross Marowits
- December 17, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 17:35
Interest rates, mortgage rules to curb home sales in 2019: CREA
Real estate association forecasts national home sales to fall to nine-year low
- By: Linda Nguyen
- December 17, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 15:00
Kensington Venture Fund II raises $85 million
Part of the federal government’s VC initiative, the fund has closed its initial fundraising
- By: James Langton
- December 17, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 14:30