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Profit Survey: Optimism still present as net income falls for the financial sector

Ten of the 42 firms in the survey raised their quarterly dividends amid darkening economic conditions

Investment banking fees plunged in 2022: Refinitiv

As capital markets froze, M&A dried up and bank revenues dropped

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A tough year for global capital markets

Equity issuance plunged and debt offerings dropped in 2022, Refinitiv reported

Investing in 2023 against a backdrop of economic uncertainty

Stocks may move from jittery to range-bound as investors adjust to higher interest rates

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CEO pay smashed records in 2021

Most of the money CEOs made was not from their salary, but from variable compensation

Applications for U.S. unemployment aid rise slightly

A jump in layoffs and unemployment claims would be an early sign of recession

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Inflation tops list of Canadians’ financial concerns: poll

Respondents also said economic uncertainty makes planning difficult

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 29, 2022 December 29, 2022
  • 14:07
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Tesla stock on pace for worst year ever

Analyst forecasts softer trajectory for the company in 2023

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U.S. economy grew 3.2% in Q3

The result was unexpectedly strong amid inflation and rising interest rates

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Stocks and bonds both tumbled in “perfect storm” in 2022

Energy sector was the year's investment winner

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Younger Canadians taking more speculative approach to investing, report finds

Many investors under 35 are being drawn to zero-commission online brokerages

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Population growth hits record heights: StatsCan

Canada's population grew more in nine months than in any previous full year

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Assets rebound but mutual fund redemptions persist

ETF sales climbed while mutual fund redemptions were steady, IFIC reported

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Retail spending in Canada shows signs of slowdown amid higher inflation, interest

Figures for November indicated weaker spending on goods despite Black Friday sales

Reliance on credit cards grows: StatsCan

Mortgage growth slowed but household credit card use is surging

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Uncertainty provides opportunity for long-term private investments: BlackRock

The role of private assets in portfolios has shifted, report says

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 20, 2022 December 20, 2022
  • 13:15
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Older Canadians mostly confident about aging and retirement: survey

A report found those over 80 were more positive about aging than younger retirees

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SEC market overhaul to boost exchanges, hurt brokers

Proposed reforms are likely to drive volume away from wholesalers and market makers, reports say

Rate hikes may be done, but the pain is still to come

TD expects the debt service ratio to hit a record high of 16.1% by the first quarter of 2024

Job vacancies down in the third quarter: StatsCan

The total remained elevated compared with before the pandemic

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China’s Covid policy to weigh on commodities in 2023

Evolution of pandemic response will impact global demand, Fitch says

Securities inflows resume in October: StatsCan

Foreign investors added corporate debt, while selling provincials, equities

Retail investors are evolving

Younger demographic has different investing habits and preferences, FINRA research finds

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Pension assets slumped in Q2: StatsCan

Amid weakness in bonds and equities, infrastructure and real estate held up

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Canadian Real Estate Association reports home sales down in November

Sales and prices have fallen this year as rising interest rates increased borrowing costs