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OTC derivatives market activity slows in second half of 2006

Growth remains very strong in the credit segment, BIS says

By: IE Staff
May 22, 2007 May 22, 2007
10:25

Fragmented markets impair Canada’s productivity, ratings agency says

Sluggish productivity growth could hamper the ability of the economy to ride out any sustained fall in global commodity demand

By: James Langton
May 22, 2007 May 22, 2007
09:35

U.S. housing downturn cuts forestry sector profits again

The downturn in the U.S. housing market is cutting production substantially in Canada’s wood products industry, causing profits to decline for the third consecutive year…

By: IE Staff
May 22, 2007 May 22, 2007
07:55

Opening bell: M&A action likely to boost stocks

Loonie rises above US92¢ mark

By: IE Staff
May 22, 2007 May 22, 2007
07:30

Banks hike mortgage rates

Posted rates rise by 10 to 25 bps

By: IE Staff
May 21, 2007 May 21, 2007
15:30

Affluent investors feeling more optimistic about investment climate: survey

Citi Smith Barney says that its latest poll of wealthy U.S. investors suggests that they are feeling increasingly positive about the current investment environment.“While wealthy…

By: James Langton
May 21, 2007 May 21, 2007
15:10

The week head: TSX closed Monday

Bank earnings season kicks off

By: IE Staff
May 21, 2007 May 21, 2007
13:45

Toronto stocks post modest gains

Toronto stocks moved marginally higher Friday, ahead of a long holiday weekend, as continued strength in the resource sectors overshadowed weakness in financial stocks.The S&P/TSX…

By: Rudy Mezzetta
May 18, 2007 May 18, 2007
16:10

M&A boom may leave financial hangover, NBF warns

Financial impact market downturn could be larger this time around than it was in 2000

By: James Langton
May 18, 2007 May 18, 2007
11:15

Canadian dollar hits 29-year high

Strong retail sales may lead Bank of Canada to hike interest rates

By: IE Staff
May 18, 2007 May 18, 2007
09:50

Opening bell: Retail sales jump 1.9% in March

Crude oil prices rise amid supply concerns

By: IE Staff
May 18, 2007 May 18, 2007
08:10

Oil stocks lift TSX to record high

U.S. markets end lower

By: IE Staff
May 17, 2007 May 17, 2007
15:50

IIAC launches new debt publication

Coverage intended to help investors understand debt market trends and related regulatory, legal and tax issues

By: IE Staff
May 17, 2007 May 17, 2007
12:45

U.S. capital market issuance rises to US$1.8 trillion in Q1

M&A and LBO transactions drove corporate bond issuance to record levels, SIFMA says

By: James Langton
May 17, 2007 May 17, 2007
11:10

Upgrades outpace downgrades in U.S. bond sector

Excluding financial companies, rating activity across investment grade industrial bonds remained net negative in first quarter

By: IE Staff
May 17, 2007 May 17, 2007
10:45

Canadian M&A activity tops $175 billion so far in 2007

Investors are witnessing the greatest merger movement in history, says CIBC World Markets

By: IE Staff
May 17, 2007 May 17, 2007
09:40

Inflation rate eases to 2.2%

Upswing in core inflation poses challenge for Bank of Canada

By: IE Staff
May 17, 2007 May 17, 2007
07:56

Banks lift TSX to record high

Dow posts triple digit gain, new record high

By: IE Staff
May 16, 2007 May 16, 2007
15:50

Slowing U.S. economy should pare inflationary pressures, says Moody’s economist

Biggest challenge is falling home prices

By: James Langton
May 16, 2007 May 16, 2007
10:15

LSE reports preliminary results for fiscal 2007

The London Stock Exchange Group plc today reported its preliminary results for the year ended March 31, 2007Revenue before exceptional items were up 20% to…

By: James Langton
May 16, 2007 May 16, 2007
09:55