TSX, New York markets climb
Loonie slips as gold and oil prices weaken
- By: Linda Nguyen
- February 16, 2016 February 16, 2016
- 17:05
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Canadian refunding needs reach highest levels since 2009: Moody’s
However, the near-term risk is low, a report from the credit rating agency says
- By: James Langton
- February 16, 2016 February 16, 2016
- 14:25
North American stock markets bounce back
Canadian and U.S. markets will be closed on Monday
- By: Aleksandra Sagan
- February 12, 2016 February 12, 2016
- 14:55
Value of Canadian M&A activity surges in Q4 2015
Some very large transactions spurred the growth, though, as the quarter saw the lowest level of deal activity in two years
- By: James Langton
- February 11, 2016 February 11, 2016
- 17:50
TSX heads lower as crude and commodities continue slump
New York markets finish mixed
- By: Linda Nguyen
- February 10, 2016 February 10, 2016
- 17:10
Fed chief: Persistent economic weakness could slow rate hikes
Yellen highlights global threats that could hamper growth in report to Congress
- By: Martin Crutsinger
- February 10, 2016 February 10, 2016
- 16:40
Report calls on feds to avoid “arbitrary” debt target
Ottawa should not impose an arbitrary limit on deficits if it hopes to truly help kickstart the struggling Canadian economy
- By: James Langton
- February 10, 2016 February 10, 2016
- 11:35
TSX, Dow post sharp declines
In face of stock market losses, investors flock to safety of gold
- By: Linda Nguyen
- February 8, 2016 February 8, 2016
- 17:05
Interest rate shouldn’t be seen as main tool for financial stability: BoC
Other regulatory measures are also needed, says deputy governor Timothy Lane
- By: Andy Blatchford
- February 8, 2016 February 8, 2016
- 14:50
Value of building permits climbs in December to $6.9 billion: StatsCan
The value of building permits for multi-family homes rose 39.1% to $2.3 billion
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 8, 2016 February 8, 2016
- 10:40
Senate committee to examine effects of weaker dollar
The committee will asks economists from the banking and financial sectors and from government to contribute to its inquiry
- By: James Langton
- February 4, 2016 February 4, 2016
- 17:40
Canadian economy to remain sluggish through 2016: Conference Board
Oil prices will likely remain below US$50 a barrel until the end of 2017
- By: James Langton
- February 4, 2016 February 4, 2016
- 10:00
Canadian banks’ exposure to oil and gas sector manageable: DBRS
However, the knock-on effects of the energy sector slowdown could have a bigger impact on banks’ loan books
- By: James Langton
- February 3, 2016 February 3, 2016
- 10:45
Global CoCos issuance falls in 2015: Moody’s
Asian, European banks still dominant
- By: James Langton
- February 3, 2016 February 3, 2016
- 09:55
Scotiabank cuts Canadian GDP growth forecast
Weakness in the resource sector tempers employment, confidence and household spending
- By: James Langton
- February 2, 2016 February 2, 2016
- 16:40
New Brunswick budget raises taxes
The province is forecast to run a deficit of $347 million this year
- By: Kevin Bissett
- February 2, 2016 February 2, 2016
- 14:45
Energy pressures set to drive Canadian deal-making in 2016: report
70% of Canadian M&A professionals are expecting more deal activity in 2016 compared with 2015
- By: James Langton
- February 2, 2016 February 2, 2016
- 14:25
Ontario raises $750 million in green bond issue
The issue will support eight environmentally friendly, low-carbon infrastructure projects
- By: James Langton
- February 2, 2016 February 2, 2016
- 12:10
Reliance on wholesale funding poses risks for big Canadian banks: Moody’s
But the risks are offset by funding mix and strong liquidity
- By: James Langton
- February 2, 2016 February 2, 2016
- 11:00
TSX closes second strong week in a row
Dow industrials soars almost 400 points
- By: Aleksandra Sagan
- January 29, 2016 January 29, 2016
- 16:40
TSX gains strength on oil’s rise
Loonie falls and New York down as Fed holds steady
- By: Peter Henderson
- January 27, 2016 January 27, 2016
- 17:15
Canadian advisors still bullish on equities in Q1
Advisors are also optimistic that the loonie will rise in comparison to the greenback
- By: IE Staff
- January 27, 2016 January 27, 2016
- 08:30
World Bank slashes forecast for crude oil prices
The gloomier forecast reflects several supply and demand factors
- By: James Langton
- January 26, 2016 January 26, 2016
- 10:05
Fitch affirms ratings on Canadian banks
The rating outlook for RBC has been revised to negative from stable
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2016 January 25, 2016
- 16:50
Top fund managers failing with websites: report
Desktop and mobile websites for retail investors range from “average to alarmingly weak”
- By: James Langton
- January 25, 2016 January 25, 2016
- 14:25