Moody’s speculative-grade default rate unchanged in February
There were no new corporate issuer defaults in the month
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 15:31
Latest news in Research and Markets
European regulators report progress on international financial reporting standards
CESR to report on progress made by Canada, Japan and U.S. toward convergence with IFRS
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 15:18
China financial markets need rapid reform, says U.S. Treasury secretary
Reform will spread prosperity, promote greater stability and demonstrate leadership
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 12:06
Elimination of capital gains taxes would spur entrepreneurship and investments
Current capital gains taxes discourage entrepreneurs from starting and investing in new ventures
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 11:30
Europe hikes rates by 25 bps
The European economy enjoyed a stronger than expected end to 2006
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 11:05
Housing starts move down in February
Weather was a big reason why housing starts returned to levels more in line with expectations
- By: IE Staff
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 10:48
CD Howe calls for securities that back infrastructure investments
Securities backed by infrastructure portfolios would be a valuable asset class for Canadians saving for retirement
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2007 March 8, 2007
- 10:38
TSX climbs higher for second straight session
Resource stocks and financials help push the TSX close to 13,000
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 7, 2007 March 7, 2007
- 17:09
Fed’s Beige Books shows modest expansion in most U.S. districts
New York, St. Louis, Dallas, Boston say activity increased slower than in previous periods
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2007 March 7, 2007
- 16:31
B.C. finance minister drums up investment for the province
Goal is to maintain an open dialogue with major government bond investors and broaden B.C.’s investor base
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2007 March 7, 2007
- 16:16
TD Bank calls for policymakers to launch environmental action plan
Taxes, subsidies and tradable permits can help mitigate the loss of jobs, income and competitive standing for Canadian businesses
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2007 March 7, 2007
- 12:21
Singapore Exchange acquires 5% stake in Bombay Exchange
The two exchanges have agreed to actively explore collaboration in various areas relating to listings and product development
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2007 March 7, 2007
- 11:19
Chicago Mercantile Exchange to launch 24/7 electronic trading
Futures on commodities will be available throughout the business week with a one-hour trading halt each day
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2007 March 7, 2007
- 11:10
Mixed fortunes expected for Canada’s housing market in 2007
Housing market to spring forward in the early part of year before falling back as the year progresses, experts predict
- By: IE Staff
- March 7, 2007 March 7, 2007
- 10:53
Bank of Canada leaves rates unchanged
Risks to inflation remain balanced, central bank says
- By: IE Staff
- March 6, 2007 March 6, 2007
- 16:10
Research firm upgrades outlook for Canada’s GDP
2.2% would be the weakest rate of growth since 2003
- By: James Langton
- March 6, 2007 March 6, 2007
- 11:55
Tax stress may cause Canadians to miss valuable write-offs, study reveals
44% of Canadians continue to file at the last minute
- By: IE Staff
- March 6, 2007 March 6, 2007
- 11:20
TSX announces global mining index
Details and launch expected second quarter
- By: IE Staff
- March 6, 2007 March 6, 2007
- 10:50
U.S. Q4 productivity growth revised lower
Factory orders drop in January
- March 6, 2007 March 6, 2007
- 10:15
Value of building permits surges to record high in January
Huge gains in the value of residential and non-residential permits
- By: IE Staff
- March 6, 2007 March 6, 2007
- 10:10
Opening bell: Overseas markets rebound
Value of building permits hits record $6.3 billion in January
- By: IE Staff
- March 6, 2007 March 6, 2007
- 07:20
Waning economic momentum taking a toll on earnings prospects: report
Current expectations for earnings growth are still too high, say NBF analysts
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2007 March 5, 2007
- 17:10
Losses deepen for North American markets
TSX falls 152 points, Dow sheds 64
- By: IE Staff
- March 5, 2007 March 5, 2007
- 16:50