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Interest rate uncertain

Fed keeps rates unchanged for first time in 15 months

Signals there could be two more hikes this year

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Pension assets drop on market weakness, StatsCan reports

Assets finish up in the fourth quarter, but down on the year

World economy graph

G20 growth jumps in Q1: OECD

China's reopening powers GDP acceleration

Representation of household debt

How population growth is affecting everything from jobs to housing in Canada

Population growth may be interfering with the BoC's efforts by propping up demand in the housing market

Inflation written newspaper

U.S. consumer price growth slowed last month as inflation shows signs of steady decline

Tuesday's inflation figures arrive as Federal Reserve officials begin a pivotal two-day meeting

advisor investor trust

Value of a Canadian financial advisor rose in 2022

Behavioural coaching once again added the most value

  • By: IE Staff
  • June 12, 2023 June 12, 2023
  • 16:17
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Stock exchanges step up sustainability

Annual survey finds universal adoption of ESG and sustainability initiatives

Inflation causing price rising up, overvalued stock or funds, consumer purchasing power reducing concept, air balloon tied with product price tag flying high rising up in the sky.

Fiscal policy needs to join inflation fight: CIBC

Government spending, hiring and transfers are making BoC's job tougher

Downward slide

As recession fears persist, BMO cuts oil price forecast

Recent Saudi supply cuts not enough to bolster crude prices

commercial real estate

Outlook for global real estate turns negative: Moody’s

Risks rising due to higher interest rates, commercial struggles, banking stress

Unemployment rate ticks higher in May for first time in 9 months

Job gains have moderated, StatsCan says

U.S. anti-trust action poses challenge to companies

Corporate M&A faces growing legal, regulatory threat in U.S., Fitch says

Man searches for job on the internet

Jobless rates remain rock bottom in April: OECD

Euro area, young workers see new lows for unemployment

ESG real estate

Anti-ESG funds take off, but soon stumble

The backlash to ESG investing fails to find traction with investors, Morningstar reports

ESG letters

What is ESG integration, anyway?

There's no one way to perform ESG integration, but a definition is forthcoming

Interest rate peak

Most economists say Fed is likely done, for now

SIFMA survey finds U.S. industry economists expect Federal Open Market Committee to hit pause

Agreement win-win

Moody’s calls Franklin, Great-West deal a win-win

Rating agency says strategic partnership has attractive benefits for all players

Stethoscope on money

Health of U.S. credit fundamentals still under scrutiny: DBRS

U.S. sovereign rating remains under review amid concerns over political strife

Tread carefully

Is it a ‘skip’ or a ‘pause’? Language matters as Fed prepares for rate announcement

Calling the expected non-rise a "skip" would be seen as compromise between rate hawks and doves in U.S.

Downward slide

Economic slowdown on horizon for many Canadian provinces: Conference Board

Recession is likely for much of the country later this year, new research shows

International Trade

Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade surplus rose to $1.9B in April

Exports for April rose 2.5% led by energy and mineral products

Piggy bank on books

Clients want to save for kids’ education but don’t know how

Canadian parents value post-secondary learning but face challenges saving for it, poll suggests

  • By: IE Staff
  • June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023
  • 13:58

Credit card balances increase in first quarter as mortgage market slows

Higher cost of living contributed to greater credit demand, Equifax says

stock market

World Bank offers dim economic outlook in face of higher interest rates

The agency forecasts global growth of 2.1% this year, down from 3.1% in 2022

Hand holding home buying house

Homeownership dream persists despite affordability concerns

Polls find widespread concern about affordability amid rising rates and inflation

  • By: IE Staff
  • June 5, 2023 June 5, 2023
  • 13:52