Central banks still accommodative, unwind will take time: Fitch
There are likely to be bouts of market volatility as stimulus is slowly removed
- By: James Langton
- December 20, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 09:10
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Position for economic growth as Fed reduces QE
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- By: Craig Fehr
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- By: IE Staff
- December 19, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 10:10
Lower volatility means higher returns: white paper
Conservative investors nearing retirement would be prime candidates for this equity investment strategy
- By: Fiona Collie
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- 16:15
Desjardins slightly more optimistic about 2013 economic growth than BoC
Quebec will lag national growth rate
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 17, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 15:15
Strengthening global economy won’t help stocks: BMO
Mid-single digit returns forecast for Canadian and U.S. equity markets in 2014
- By: James Langton
- December 16, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 10:00
BoC’s Poloz says he’s focused on inflation target
he’s not trying to lower loonie
- By: Ross Marowits
- December 12, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 18:00
TSX, U.S. markets end lower
Retail data, U.S. budget deal add to Fed tapering concerns
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- December 12, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 16:45
Canadian CFAs less optimistic about Canadian economy
British CFAs are the most upbeat about their national economy
- By: Fiona Collie
- December 12, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 15:30
Canada to benefit from a strengthening U.S. economy in 2014, says RBC Economics
The bank is forecasting real GDP growth in Canada of 1.7% in 2013, 2.6% in 2014 and 2.7% in 2015
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 12, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 07:30
Outlook for global bank ratings stable but pressures remain: Moody’s
Economic fragility and regulatory reform will challenge stability
- By: James Langton
- December 11, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 16:20
Health-care expenses concern Canadian investors: report
Survey finds meeting health-care costs is the second most important investment objective for baby boomers
- By: Fiona Collie
- December 11, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 12:25
Earnings to drive stock market growth in 2014
U.S multinationals should see strong profit growth
- By: Fiona Collie
- December 10, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 15:45
Global economic outlook is upbeat for Canadian exporters: Scotiabank
Canadian dollar is expected to depreciate against the U.S. greenback
- By: IE Staff
- December 10, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 10:50
Employment outlook expected to stabilize in new year: survey
Manpower projects a “respectable” hiring climate in the coming quarter
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 10, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 08:50
Global default rate drops to 2.7% in November
Moody’s expects the global speculative-grade default rate to remain stable in 2014
- By: James Langton
- December 9, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 16:50
BMO raising mortgage rates by 0.1 percentage points
Increases coming to fixed and variable home mortgage rates
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 9, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 16:30
Canadian big banks post record profits in 2013
Outlook raises concern
- By: Craig Wong, The Canadian Press
- December 9, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 07:30
The week ahead: Markets set to rise on string of economic data amid concerns over Fed stimulus
The TSX is up 7% year to date and the Dow is ahead 22%
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- December 8, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 10:10
Global recovery taking hold, but risks still ahead: Fitch
The main threats to growth include Fed tapering, fresh setbacks in the eurozone and the risk of deflation
- By: James Langton
- December 6, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 15:50
Canadian banks face margin pressure as loan volumes rise: Fitch
High level of consumer indebtedness a significant risk factor for banks in 2014
- By: James Langton
- December 6, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 11:15
Fed to start tapering in March: Manulife
Manulife expects a slowdown in Fed’s bond purchases will benefit U.S. equities
- By: Fiona Collie
- December 5, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 10:30
Exporters forecast improved sales over next six months: study
Firms optimistic about an improvement in global conditions
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 5, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 10:20
U.S. life industry outlook improves: Moody’s
Rising interest rates and improving U.S. economy will allow revenues and earnings to stabilize
- By: James Langton
- December 4, 2013 December 14, 2017
- 15:30