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Mutual fund AUM now down for 2023

Assets drop as mutual funds remain in redemptions, ETFs stay positive

Retail sales increase 0.6% in September

Early estimates also suggest retail sales increased 0.8% in October

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Strikes, union deals may complicate inflation fight

Recent labour activity to work against falling inflation, TD report says

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Family businesses aim to accelerate succession: KPMG

Numerous changes, including tax rules, add pressure to Canadian enterprises

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 23, 2023 November 23, 2023
  • 14:56

G20 trade weakens in Q3: OECD

Merchandise trade down, services activity flat from previous quarter

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Financials, energy drive Q3 profits: StatsCan

Securities sector leads gains for financials

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IEA report warns oil and gas companies against banking on carbon capture

The strategy is a key part of the sector's decarbonization goals

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2024 to come in like a lion, go out like a lamb

With central banks expected to start cutting rates, outlook should turn rosy next year

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New fiscal guardrails ‘helpful’ for monetary policy: Macklem

Bank of Canada governor weighs in on the federal government's updated fiscal projections and new rules to limit deficits

Consumer concerns

Economic volatility taking a toll on Canadians: survey

Data shine light on affordability, with most Canadians fearing recession

  • By: IE Staff
  • November 22, 2023 November 22, 2023
  • 15:56
Household debt burden

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rate falls to 7.29%

Fourth straight weekly drop for the rate, which a year ago averaged 6.58%

Wrestling inflation

Half-hearted fight against inflation would be `huge mistake,’ Macklem warns

Bank of Canada governor makes remarks day after new inflation numbers show Canada's inflation rate fell to 3.1% in October

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Sign of labour-market resiliency, U.S. unemployment claims drop

Jobless claims -- seen as a proxy for layoffs -- dropped by 24,000 to 209,000

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Household wealth growth to slow, evolve

Households are facing the dual drags of inflation and higher interest rates, report says

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U.S. corporate defaults on the rise: Fitch

Amid growing financial strains, default volume has almost doubled

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Goldman calls for modest gains in U.S. stocks next year

High valuations curb return potential despite strong economic growth

Global growth

Third-quarter GDP growth held up: OECD

Strong U.S. economy single-handedly drives G7 results

Wrestling inflation

Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in October

Report suggests there is no need for further rate hikes

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Financial sector upgrades outpace downgrades: Fitch

High interest rates boost firms' profits, capital positions

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Economists expect inflation slowed again in October as high interest rates take hold

The CPI report Tuesday morning will be followed by the government's fall economic statement

Financial sector faces systemic cyber threats: Moody’s

Recent ransomware attack highlights financial sector's vulnerability

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Credit card debt rises as household borrowing slows

HELOC balances declined, mortgage growth slowed in September

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Third quarter sees record securities outflow: StatsCan

Foreign investors reduce Canadian bond holdings, domestic investors add offshore bonds in September

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Industrial, raw materials prices decline

Weaker energy prices drive input costs lower, according to StatsCan

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TD forecasts U.S. recession, weaker growth for Canada in 2024

Rate cuts to start materializing by mid-year