Fed cuts key interest rate a half point
The U.S. Federal Reserve today sliced its key federal funds rate to 4.75% from 5.25%, the first downward move in the rate in four years.U.S.…
- By: IE Staff
- September 18, 2007 September 18, 2007
- 13:23
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Lehman Brothers earnings perk up the U.S. markets
Modest decline in third-quarter profit better than some expected
- By: James Langton
- September 18, 2007 September 18, 2007
- 09:35
Opening bell: All markets await Fed decision on rates
Federal Reserve Board meeting eagerly awaited by traders
- By: IE Staff
- September 18, 2007 September 18, 2007
- 08:00
TSX falls ahead of U.S. Fed decision
C$ inches closer to parity, closing at US97.24¢, while oil closes above US$80 a barrel
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- September 17, 2007 September 17, 2007
- 16:19
Moody’s says the ABCP programs it tracks are secure
Ratings firm doesn’t cover products with market disruption clauses
- By: James Langton
- September 17, 2007 September 17, 2007
- 15:55
Opening bell: Markets quiet ahead of news on U.S. rates
Markets seen trading in a narrow range in anticipation of Tuesday’s expected cut by the Fed
- By: IE Staff
- September 17, 2007 September 17, 2007
- 07:58
TSX to reach 15,000 in a year: UBS
But firm pares earnings estimates by 3%-4% for 2007 and 2008
- By: James Langton
- September 16, 2007 September 16, 2007
- 14:42
Pure Trading launches officially
New electronic equity market is currently offering trade execution services for three stocks
- By: James Langton
- September 16, 2007 September 16, 2007
- 13:01
TSX closes slightly up to end week
U.S. markets react favourably to a strong consumer confidence report
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- September 14, 2007 September 14, 2007
- 16:10
Opening bell: C$ dollar moves higher
Oil prices slip after closing above US$80 a barrel for the first time
- September 14, 2007 September 14, 2007
- 07:59
Energy stocks continue to power TSX
C$ also continues its upward climb, reaching US96.83¢
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- September 13, 2007 September 13, 2007
- 16:19
Rebound for hedge funds using statistical arbitrage strategies likely: Credit Suisse
New research looks at the effects of the recent subprime-related credit crunch on hedge funds
- By: James Langton
- September 13, 2007 September 13, 2007
- 10:32
Canadians feel more indebted than ever: new study
But Canadians lack the knowledge to effectively manage their finances
- By: IE Staff
- September 13, 2007 September 13, 2007
- 08:06
Opening bell: Oil remains close to record high
C$ continued its upward climb Thursday morning after a strong close on Wednesday
- September 13, 2007 September 13, 2007
- 07:59
TSX gains on higher oil prices
C$ continues upward climb, reaches US96.5¢
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- September 12, 2007 September 12, 2007
- 16:15
Housing affordability deteriorates sharply across Canada: RBC Economics
Rising home prices, mortgage rates, utilities and taxes drive erosion
- By: IE Staff
- September 12, 2007 September 12, 2007
- 10:17
Boomers supporting national condo markets: Genworth Report
Buyers over 55, changing lifestyles, will keep market growing through 2011
- By: IE Staff
- September 12, 2007 September 12, 2007
- 10:16
NYSE Euronext revises pricing
Move aimed at improving flexibility, liquidity
- By: James Langton
- September 12, 2007 September 12, 2007
- 10:05
Transparency key to markets, Dodge says
Bank of Canada governor chides market players in address to Canada-U.K Chamber of Commerce
- By: James Langton
- September 12, 2007 September 12, 2007
- 09:51
Opening Bell: Stocks expected to open lower
Wall Street futures, foreign markets looking down; C$ up
- By: IE Staff
- September 12, 2007 September 12, 2007
- 08:07
TSX rebounds on strong resource stock performance
C$ jumps almost a full dollar against the greenback to US95.99¢
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- September 11, 2007 September 11, 2007
- 16:18
Credit crunch to further hurt troubled firms: Moody’s report
The limited availability of loan and bond-financing will accelerate the failure of companies with high leverage and poor business models
- By: James Langton
- September 11, 2007 September 11, 2007
- 15:53