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Recession ends in the U.K.

While the British economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter, it has barely grown over the past year

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Trade war threatens Canada: Fitch

Protectionism has negative implications for output, employment and inflation

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Global private equity activity up in April: S&P

U.S. and Canada lead the way in global deal value

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BoE edges closer to rate cut, possibly in June

U.K. inflation is forecast to fall below target in the near term

Oil executives expect sustained period of strong crude prices: survey

Two-thirds of polled institutional investors predicted energy sector will outperform over next 12 months

UBS is back in the black

Strong quarter for wealth management helps bank return to profitability

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RioCan REIT reports profits up

Rents continue to trend upward, CEO says

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Amid high rates, U.S. corporate insolvencies rise: S&P

Business bankruptcies reach highest level in the past year

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Household income rebounds to end 2023: OECD

But not in Canada, where population surge weighs on per capita income and real GDP

Capital markets rebound offsets U.S. banks’ weakness

Net interest margins tight, loan growth weak in first quarter, DBRS says

ESG investing

ESG discussions with clients lacking, research suggests

Secret shopper exercise highlights the need to align client goals with appropriate investments

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Green bond issuance rebounds in Q1: Moody’s

New issue activity on track to meet US$950 billion full-year forecast

Wrestling inflation

Energy inflation resurfaces, core stays stable: OECD

Weaker food prices help offset rising energy inflation

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Business insolvencies spike in Q1, consumer insolvencies also rise

It's the largest year-over-year increase in business insolvencies in 37 years, association says

Sustainable investing

Sustainable fund flows lagged industry in Q1: Morningstar

Bond funds drove the positive net flow activity as assets hit record high

U.S. employers added a modest 175,000 jobs in April

The resilient strength of the job market and overall economy has kept inflation above the Fed’s 2% target

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Jobless claims in the U.S. remain historically low

U.S. employers added 303,000 jobs last month, an example of the U.S. economy’s resilience

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Greater Vancouver home sales rise in April

Inventory in April reached levels not seen since pandemic

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Young investors more likely to switch advisors: survey

High costs were cited as a top concern among young investors

House for sale

Calgary home sales jump in April, driven by lower-priced houses

Calgary Real Estate Board says 2,881 units sold last month, with a benchmark price across all home types of $603,700

Pension saving

Canadians’ outlook on retirement is declining, report finds

Having a financial plan and consulting an advisor, however, can help

CEO pay soars among S&P companies

New ISS research finds CEO pay up alongside shareholder returns

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U.S. workers’ paycheques grew faster in first quarter

The trend could contribute to higher inflation, raise concerns at the Fed

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Real GDP grew 0.2% in February: StatsCan

Canadian economy lost steam after strong start to year

housing costs

Majority of aspiring homeowners awaiting rate cuts: BMO poll

Plans are being delayed to 2025 and beyond, the survey says