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Frankfurt, Germany - November 09, 2020: European Central Bank ECB, EZB headquarters at Eastend Frankfurt, Germany. The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the Eurozone. Close-up of the logo in front of the building.

Economists forecast slower growth for Europe

The forecast for core inflation was also revised downward in the latest ECB survey

Rideau Canal in Ottawa with view of Parliament buildings

Federal government posts $4.3-billion deficit between April and August this year

Public debt charges grew by $4.1 billion, or 27.7%, largely due to higher interest rates

Consumers overestimating how low, and how fast, interest rates will fall: economists

Neutral rate may be rising due to government deficits and changing supply chains

Wrestling inflation

U.S. consumers keep spending in face of persistent inflation and high interest rates

While prices for many goods are falling, the price increases for services remain chronically high

Hands adjusting risk

New financial risks arise as economic conditions shift

Factors that drove higher interest coverage appear to be in reverse

House for sale

Home sales, prices will likely fall in short term: TD report

The bank forecasts a potential pickup in the housing market in 2024's second quarter

U.S. dollar

U.S. economic growth accelerated to strong 4.9% rate in Q3

The result came amid higher prices and interest rates

Manufacturing

Labour market continues to ease: StatsCan

Construction sector leads decline in payroll employment

ESG dividends

Confidence in ESG investing grows as market matures: RIA

Responsible Investment Association report highlights continued demand for ESG standards amid a slight uptick in the portion of RI assets

Globe climate

Climate-driven downgrades face blue chips too

Energy sector companies most at risk of negative rating action, Fitch says

Businessman under cloud

Business leaders’ optimism fading: CPA survey

Rising interest rates seen as biggest challenge to economic growth

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 25, 2023 October 25, 2023
  • 14:28
US Canadian dollar

What a weaker loonie means for Canadians

Canadian dollar dips to 72.55 cents against the U.S. dollar

Green globe in forest

Businesses increasingly see importance of climate plans: survey

But inflation, interest rates, labour shortages and supply chain bottlenecks still ranked as more pressing

Bank of Canada building

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5%

Keeps door open to more rate hikes

U.S. bank headwinds to prevail into 2024: Fitch

Margin pressures, slowing loan growth and rising capital demands to continue

ESG building blocks

U.S sustainable funds face continued outflows

Macroeconomic conditions, ESG backlash continue to drive investors away

Canadian flags in business district

BoC expected to hold key interest rate steady at 5% amid ‘sluggish’ economy

Wednesday's rate announcement will be accompanied by the quarterly monetary policy report

Money markets lead mutual fund, ETF sales: IFIC

Mutual fund redemptions rose in September, and ETF sales gained

Retail sales down slightly in August: StatsCan

Consumer confidence continues to be soured by rate hikes and inflation

This picture says the development of economy, successful, and achievement

Mortgage borrowing drove household debt growth in August: StatsCan

Credit card balances also swelled, while HELOCs shank, the agency said

Wall Street traders shine, as bankers struggle

Strong trading activity offsets weakness in underwriting, M&A

Wrestling inflation

Is immigration stoking inflation? All signs point to no

While a rising population impacts housing costs, there's little evidence of its impact in other areas, research finds

Warehouse scene

Number of workers collecting EI increased in August: StatsCan

Jobless beneficiary ranks expanded for fourth straight month

Energy drives industrial, raw materials prices up

Prices for inputs and manufactured products rose in September, StatsCan says

Modern urban skyscrapers in downtown Chicago from below to the blue summer sky. Sun reflecting in the glass facades of the urban futuristic buildings. Chicago, Illinois, USA

Canadians less satisfied with Big 5 banks: survey

Most respondents said the banks could do better at communicating about fees

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 19, 2023 October 19, 2023
  • 12:51