European Central Bank steps up stimulus efforts
Economists suggest that the bank may have more to do
- By: James Langton
- June 5, 2014 June 5, 2014
- 11:20
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Sell in May and go away?
Investors may come home to lower returns
- By: Romina Maurino
- June 5, 2014 June 5, 2014
- 10:05
M&A activity accelerates as Fed puts brakes on QE: Moody’s
Non-financial companies look to M&A to bolster growth
- By: James Langton
- June 5, 2014 June 5, 2014
- 08:30
IIAC pleased with Quebec’s deficit reduction plans
After the budget deficit is eliminated, the IIAC says the province should focus on paying down debt and cutting taxes
- By: James Langton
- June 5, 2014 June 5, 2014
- 06:50
TSX rises as traders look to U.S. jobs data, European stimulus
Dollar slips as BoC signals rates will stay low
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- June 4, 2014 June 4, 2014
- 15:40
European investors remain focused on deflation risk: Fitch
European Central Bank expected to cut interest rates this week
- By: James Langton
- June 4, 2014 June 4, 2014
- 08:30
Exports slump in April
Canada reports $638M trade deficit compared with March surplus
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 4, 2014 June 4, 2014
- 08:00
Commodity exports fuelling Canadian economy: Conference Board
Manufacturing flat in April
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 3, 2014 June 3, 2014
- 12:00
Is an interest rate cut on the horizon?
Bank of Canada caught between optimism for future and today’s harsh reality
- By: Julian Beltrame
- June 3, 2014 June 3, 2014
- 07:20
Softer hurricane outlook cushions P&C insurers: Fitch
Moderate El Nino conditions could inhibit tropical storm formation
- By: James Langton
- June 2, 2014 June 2, 2014
- 09:15
Moody’s cuts outlook on 82 European banks to negative
New banking rules cited as the reason for the ratings changes
- By: James Langton
- May 30, 2014 May 30, 2014
- 09:15
Scotia cuts 2014 growth forecasts for U.S., Europe
Forecast for Canadian GDP growth unchanged
- By: James Langton
- May 30, 2014 May 30, 2014
- 07:00
North American growth to accelerate: BMO
U.S. economy to rebound from disappointing first quarter
- By: Fiona Collie
- May 29, 2014 May 29, 2014
- 14:30
U.S. bank profits lower in first quarter
Lower mortgage income and a drop in trading revenue bite into profits
- By: James Langton
- May 28, 2014 May 28, 2014
- 15:50
Search for yield putting financial stability at risk: ECB
Concerns about the possible accumulation of capital imbalances are rising
- By: James Langton
- May 28, 2014 May 28, 2014
- 15:30
ESG companies have slight edge over non-socially responsible peers
There’s a case to be made for companies to seriously consider adding ESG metrics to their board mandates and executive compensation
- By: Fiona Collie
- May 27, 2014 May 27, 2014
- 15:00
Home affordability becoming more of a stretch: RBC
Keeping up with the cost of home ownership in the future is likely going to be an even bigger stretch for households
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 27, 2014 May 27, 2014
- 06:25
Thailand’s coup will neither restore investor confidence nor help economy: Moody’s
Coup is credit negative for Thailand’s banks
- By: James Langton
- May 26, 2014 May 26, 2014
- 12:30
Lower returns dictated by demography?
Decline in GDP growth driven primarily by the aging population
- By: James Langton
- May 23, 2014 May 23, 2014
- 14:15
Moody’s launches Islamic finance group
New group recognizes the growing importance of Islamic finance in international capital markets
- By: James Langton
- May 23, 2014 May 23, 2014
- 08:30
TSX advances amid strong bank earnings
New York markets post modest gains
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- May 22, 2014 May 22, 2014
- 15:35
Liquidity-stress index dips again in May: Moody’s
Drop supports low default rate forecast
- By: James Langton
- May 22, 2014 May 22, 2014
- 14:15
Track investment opportunities with social media
Social media is playing a bigger role in evaluating a company’s risk profile
- By: Fiona Collie
- May 22, 2014 May 22, 2014
- 12:30
CMHC sees slowdown in housing starts, price gains
Market headed toward a soft landing, not a collapse
- By: Julian Beltrame
- May 22, 2014 May 22, 2014
- 11:35