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Real incomes rise in Q3: OECD

First rise for real incomes since Q1 2021, but results vary across countries

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Poor households turn to debt, charity amid inflation

StatsCan research details the disparate impact of rising prices

Inflation dropped in December, OECD reports

Declining energy prices eased inflationary pressure for the second straight month

Trade supplied a boost to fourth-quarter growth

The goods deficit narrowed in December while trade stayed in surplus for the full year

Canadian business insolvencies up 37.2% in 2022, consumer insolvencies up 11.2%

Construction, accommodation and food services saw the biggest increase in insolvencies

Despite recent slide, housing prices still up from pre-pandemic

Strong demand, tight supply supporting prices even as rates rise, Fitch reports

FINTRAC issues guidance on financial crimes associated with sex trafficking

Canadian dollar outlook for 2023 uncertain as rate hikes wane: experts

The loonie's performance is highly contingent on external developments

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Canadian ETFs saw modest outflows in January

Investors withdrew from broad-based funds, while cash and crypto gained

An unexpected job surge confounds the Fed’s economic models

Has the connection between a vigorous job market and high inflation broken down?

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ECB survey forecasts higher inflation

Growth forecast largely unchanged, inflation expectations edge up

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Global corporate credit quality deteriorating

Rating agencies see credit challenges growing as macro conditions hit company finances

Interest rates likely higher for the long term: BMO

Financial markets, housing market may face rate-driven headwinds

Crypto hacking hits record in 2022

Decentralized finance protocols were the top target of crypto thefts

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Sustainable issuance set to rise: Moody’s

Macro challenges, greenwashing concerns to keep new issue activity shy of record levels

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Most Canadian snowbirds winging it financially: CIBC poll

Despite economic concerns, respondents didn't speak to a financial professional

  • By: IE Staff
  • February 2, 2023 February 2, 2023
  • 11:50
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Investors not walking the talk when voting on climate commitments: report

Climate coalition members took widely differing approaches to shareholder voting

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European inflation eases for third month to 8.5%

The ECB is expected to hike rates by a half-point on Thursday

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Retirement planning myths and misconceptions persist: IG Wealth

Nearly half of Canadians think they will be able to retire comfortably by just investing in an RRSP

  • By: IE Staff
  • February 1, 2023 February 1, 2023
  • 10:55

Rising credit provisions weigh on U.S. banks: Fitch

Capital markets have mixed effects on banks' revenues

Higher rates risk economic damage, Fitch warns

Housing market turmoil, deeper U.S recession pose threats too

Companies make progress on anti-Black racism, but workers worry about recession: poll

Concerns about what an economic slowdown could mean for Black Canadians weighed on many of those surveyed

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Active management still the money maker

Pricier active funds to produce bulk of revenues, even as asset share erodes, ISS reports

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Financial sector downgrades outpace upgrades: Fitch

Macro slowdown and emerging-market sovereign downgrades loom over ratings

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Job vacancies declining from record high: StatsCan

Openings were lower in November, and payroll employment was flat

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Retirement the key challenge to economy’s future

Policy-makers must foster workforce participation, skills match