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Japan records a trade deficit in October for a 4th straight month

Weak yen and rising energy prices keeps import costs high

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U.K. inflation rises to six-month high in October

Expectations for further rate cuts this year disappear in face of higher energy bills

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Financial stability risks still high, ECB warns

System remains fragile as growth slows, geopolitical uncertainty rises

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As rates fall, household debt growth ramps up

Mortgages, credit card balances grow faster in September: StatCan

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Canada’s inflation rate ticks back up to 2%: StatCan

The rate is now back to the Bank of Canada's target

ESG growth

Responsible investments grew in market share, value in 2023: report

Rising confidence in ESG reporting, climate change concerns fuelled the growth

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AI, energy transition to drive higher capex: Fitch

Corporate spending expectations up significantly from previous forecast

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Canadian dollar weakness to persist into 2025, expert says

The loonie is lower than it's been since the early days of the pandemic

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CPP Investments earned 3.6% return in Q2

Net assets rose to $675.1 billion in the quarter

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National home sales surge in October: CREA

The increase was likely related to the previous month's supply bump: economist

Retail sales

U.S. retail sales up solidly in October: report

The report arrives ahead of the holiday shopping season, a critically important time for retailers

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Wholesale sales up, manufacturing sales down in September: StatCan

Manufacturing sales saw second consecutive monthly decline

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Fund managers shake off headwinds: Fitch

Firms strong enough to face down weak flows, growing margin pressure

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Unemployment remains low, stable: OECD

Jobless rates have climbed in Canada, U.S. since the start of the year

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Canadian government debt leads G7 bond gains in Q3: FTSE Russell

Short-duration bonds saw positive returns thanks to lower inflation, BoC easing

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Republican sweep poses recession risk for Canada: Desjardins

Policy shift to stoke inflation, hurt growth, intensify uncertainty

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Trump’s economic agenda confuses outlook for mortgage rates

Some economists say despite intentions, president-elect could set the stage for mortgage rates to move higher

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U.S. inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling

Consumer prices rose 2.6% from a year earlier, up from 2.4% in September

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Income growth slowed in Q2: OECD

Real per capita income declined alongside per capita GDP in Canada

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Canada will be ‘safe’ in trade negotiations with U.S.

Return of former U.S. trade representative indicates support for Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement

  • By: Kevin Press
  • November 13, 2024 November 13, 2024
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Another 50-point cut possible next month: report

The weak labour market signals the need for monetary easing, NBF says

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Bitcoin has topped US$87,000 for a new record high

Here's what to know about crypto's post-election rally

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Net-zero investing requires a comprehensive approach: report

Asset owners, managers need to evaluate for both climate, financial objectives, CFA Institute says

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Outlook for alt managers improving: Fitch

Macro environment, banking sector shifts underpin solid growth — but risks remain

Sustainable bond issuance declines in Q3: Moody’s

Global issuance still on track to meet US$950 billion full-year forecast