Trading gains to be tempered by investment banking weakness
Potential downgrades from investment grade outnumber upgrade prospects
Getting workers back into low-paid, low-productivity jobs would not be a win: CIBC
U.S. growth forecast at 1.8% with global GDP at 2.8% for 2025
Weaker global growth, higher inflation, uncertainty add risk
Powell, whose term does not expire until next year, said in remarks yesterday that Fed's independence "is a matter of law"
The nation's global trade deficit increased for the fourth year in a row to US$37B
Record AUM, higher revenues, margins to be hit if market stress persists
North American exports could plunge 12.6% if harshest levies are applied
U.S. central bank seeks clarity on impacts of Trump's moves on immigration, taxation, regulation, and tariffs