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Investors flock to loudest, least skilled voices on social media, finds research

A new paper on finfluencers examines the "wisdom of the anti-skilled crowd"

Central banks to dominate a digital financial world, Moody’s says

Crypto is too volatile to replace the basic function of money, according to a report

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Banks report tougher credit standards in wake of failures

Tighter credit standards are expected to be followed by a reduction in lending

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Fed pause may not materialize: BMO

Committee needs data confirmation before rate cycle shifts

Labour shortages easing, but not for long: Moody’s

Once demand revives, aging populations will pressure labour market again

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Inflation expectations down, GDP forecasts up: ECB

Latest economists' survey points to friendlier conditions this year

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TD’s axed U.S. acquisition not a good look: DBRS

Termination of First Horizon deal raises questions about banks and regulators alike

Publicly funded LTC insurance could address eldercare costs: NIA

A study of programs in other countries provides insights for Canada, the National Institute on Ageing says

  • By: IE Staff
  • May 5, 2023 May 5, 2023
  • 11:05
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Moody’s reports brighter outlook for Ontario

Rating agency upgrades view on province's finances

Consumer spending slowed in March: TD report

Customer card data signal monthly slowdown in spending

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Merchandise trade surplus $972M in March, StatsCan says

A large drop in imports was led by reductions in pharmaceuticals

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Fed raises key rate but hints it may pause amid bank turmoil

The Fed describes the banking system as 'sound and resilient' but notes the impact of a pullback in bank lending remains uncertain

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GTA housing market showing signs of tightening

April's average price tumbled 7.8% from a year ago, but was still roughly 4% higher than the March average.

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Mergers and acquisitions cool alongside economy

Deal activity settling at lower level, post-pandemic, Crosbie & Co. reports

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ETF investors played defence with fixed income in April

Cash alternatives and Canadian government bonds benefited from market uncertainty

First Republic deal a small win for JPM: Fitch

Fleeing financial advisors and clients could reduce bailout's benefit to the bank

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Poverty rate to climb as inflation bites, income lags

More households falling behind as cost of living rises, StatsCan says

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U.S. job openings dip to 9.6 million, lowest since 2021

The job market is cooling but remains strong by historic standards

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Europe’s inflation inches up ahead of interest rate decision

Analysts say the ECB's meeting Thursday could end in a quarter- or half-percentage point rate hike

U.S. banks lag on climate risk, but Fed’s effort a start

Climate guidance expected by the end of 2023, DBRS says

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Fed’s SVB review points to tougher bank regulation

Moody's says prudential requirements and supervision are likely to be stiffened

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Canadian economy stronger than previously thought in 2022

Provincial GDP data points to upward revision to national reading, BMO says

Tighter conditions dim global banking activity

Cross-border credit, value of derivatives drops in Q4, BIS reports

  • April 28, 2023 April 28, 2023
  • 16:03
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Financial planning projections maintain long-term inflation rate of 2.1%

FP Canada and the IQFP released their 2023 guidelines for inflation and returns

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Why commodity prices drop, but food prices do not

Supply chain issues, wage costs keep food prices high, even as inputs fall