Corporate defaults to rise as outlook darkens: Fitch
Stressed issuers will struggle to cope with weaker growth, difficult financial markets
- By: James Langton
- April 25, 2025 April 25, 2025
- 12:39
Rising revenues were offset by higher spending and debt charges
Early estimate shows rebound in March
Trade war, rising supply a "double whammy" for prices
The organization warns spending and investment are on hold globally, while U.S. risks recession
Trump tariffs and prolonged political uncertainty weigh on Europe's largest economy
Business sentiment hits historic lows as small firms halt investment
Businesses continue to hold onto workers despite fears of an economic slowdown
U.S. tariffs on China's exports stand at 145%
Liberal and Conservative platforms criticized for lacking "consideration of prudence and risk"
Economists trim outlooks amid trade uncertainty, geopolitical risk
U.S. President keeps up pressure for a rate cut, arguing inflation is no longer a threat
Bank says PGM's dual registration will strengthen its cross-border capabilities
Trading gains to be tempered by investment banking weakness
ETFs, however, fared better than mutual funds thanks to strong net inflows
Getting workers back into low-paid, low-productivity jobs would not be a win: CIBC
Rethinking how to build resilience with private markets investing
U.S. growth forecast at 1.8% with global GDP at 2.8% for 2025
U.S. markets started 2025 on a two-year winning streak; not so much since
“The mass confusion created by this constant news flow out of the White House is dizzying for the industry and investors": analyst
“China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China’s interests”: China's Commerce Ministry
Industry leaders say tariffs could mean reduced demand in the automotive and construction sectors
Economists worry that if the Fed's longstanding independence is questioned, it could disrupt markets and add to economic uncertainty in the U.S.