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Metals prices get a boost from resilient demand

Both supply and demand factors contributing to rosier outlook, Fitch says

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Unemployment stubbornly low, OECD reports

Jobless rates remain near record lows amid still-tight labour markets

U.S. inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot

The Fed may get some unintentional help in its inflation fight from the aftereffects of the SVB collapse

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Oil prices to stay higher for longer: Fitch

Geopolitical tensions and OPEC+ to keep prices elevated in short term

Household debt-to-income ratio edges lower as interest payments expand

Disposable income increased 3% while household credit market debt edged up 0.8%

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Fitch boosts global GDP forecast

Rating agency sees brighter 2023 for China, U.S., Europe, but trims its 2024 outlook

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Sovereign debt to stay high, boosting credit risk

Governments can't curb borrowing as energy crisis, inflation persist

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Anti-greenwashing efforts carry cost, risk for fundcos

Despite risks, lure of flows, revenues expected to keep managers keen on green funds: Fitch

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Capturing the cost of physical climate risk

Research finds financial fallout of Fort McMurray wildfire comparable to global financial crisis

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Tougher monetary tightening would slam housing market: DBRS

However, worst-case scenario would only wipe out pandemic gains, report says

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Canadians making fewer trips for groceries as inflation pinches

Consumers still spend about the same amount per trip, an RBC report says

Credit card debt up 15% in Q4, Equifax says

Inflation has hit younger Canadians hardest

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Last mile on inflation likely to be the hardest

Debt levels put Canadians at higher risk to interest rates, portfolio manager warns

Securities class action settlements hit new highs

Filing trends, "mega" settlements drive record activity in 2022, research finds

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One in five firms faces climate-driven downgrades: Fitch

Growing share of global companies to confront rising transition risks

Corporate Canada well positioned to weather slowdown

TD says firms banked recent high profits, bolstering balance sheets

Inflation written newspaper

Inflation eased again in January, OECD reports

Pullback in energy underpins softening price pressures

Everything’s terrible, just don’t tell the lifecos

Big Four Canadian life insurers report near-record profits for 2022, DBRS says

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Bank earnings flat in Q1 as provisions, expenses rise: Fitch

Revenue growth across major business segments was outpaced by rising costs

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OECD sees growth, inflation easing for Canada

Reforms are needed to enhance productivity and meet climate targets, group says

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Rates may stay higher for longer than markets expect

An end to restrictive monetary policy not yet clear, Moody's cautions

Canada’s smaller banks face higher credit risks: DBRS

Less diversified, riskier loan portfolios leave banks more vulnerable to downturn

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S&P announces changes to Canada’s broad index

Five changes are coming to the S&P/TSX Composite later this month

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Women in the boardroom tied to credit quality

Moody's finds companies with more diverse boards tend to have higher credit ratings

Goldman looks to wealth management for growth

Fitch says Wall Street giant is seeking stability in retail fee revenues