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U.S. election sparks fear of possible effects on Canadian economy

Canadian Chamber of Commerce report suggests tariffs could shrink the Canadian economy

Household debt burden

BoC official warns against ‘tinkering’ with mortgage rules

Carolyn Rogers says we must “resist temptation” to make housing more affordable

housing costs

October home sales jump in Toronto and Montreal

Buyers in Toronto and Montreal are moving off the sidelines as lower interest rates make housing more affordable: boards

Falling inflation

Inflation continues slide, led by energy: OECD

Prices 30% higher than pre-pandemic levels, despite recent easing

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Why are Canadian equity fund managers underperforming the Morningstar Canada Index?

Majority underweighted energy and materials, overweighted consumer stocks over 17-year study

  • By: Kevin Press
  • November 5, 2024 November 6, 2024
  • 17:11
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Alts managers poised for private credit growth

Firms acquiring assets, partnering with banks, to drive portfolios

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Inflation is down, wages are up. Why are Canadians still frustrated?

Steeper rates have increased the debt load of low- and middle-income households

Warehouse scene

September merchandise trade deficit narrows to $1.3B: StatCan

The results came as total exports edged down 0.1% to $63.9B

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Climate-related credit risks rise alongside emissions

Physical risks and transition risks grow as governments fail to curb emissions, Moody's warns

Canadian provinces

Immigration cuts not a game changer: CIBC

Policy shift won't derail short-term economic outlook

home financing

CMHC says risks remain in mortgage market as delinquencies creep up

More than one million contracts are up for renewal next year

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Laurentian Bank names veteran exec to board of directors

Robert Ouellette has held executive positions in financial services, engineering, professional services, tech

Wall street

How will the outcome of the U.S. election affect financial markets?

Macroeconomic factors will have more impact than the outcome of the election: experts

US dollar

U.S. employers added just 12,000 jobs last month

Economists say the total was held down by the effects of strikes, hurricanes

Chopped dollar

Fed inflation gauge falls to lowest level since early 2021

Prices rose just 2.1% in September from a year earlier, down from a 2.3% rise in August

jobless puzzle pieces

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fall as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels

Government reports that an inflation gauge closely watched by the Fed fell to its lowest level in three-and-a-half years

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Job market stagnant in August: StatCan

Labour demand to drive stronger hiring not evident, NBF says

wood cut-outs

U.S. jobs report on eve of election will be among the most muddled in years

Job growth was held down in October by hurricanes and worker strikes

The legislature in Ontario

Ontario sets table to balance books ahead of possible early election

Previously forecasted deficit of $4.6 billion for 2025-26 has now been amended to just $1.5 billion

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U.S. economy grew at a solid 2.8% pace last quarter

Consumer spending helps drive growth despite the weight of still-high interest rates

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Lower rates welcome, but risks abound: Fitch

Credit conditions improve, but geopolitics, U.S. election, China cloud outlook

Financial Stress

Pollara boss: We are in a ‘psychological recession’

Canadians are investing less because of inflation and higher interest rates

  • By: Kevin Press
  • October 30, 2024 October 30, 2024
  • 11:39
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Most polled Canadians afraid of running out of money in retirement

Non-retirees' expectations of required savings increased by $200,000 compared to last year, CPP Investments finds

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 30, 2024 October 30, 2024
  • 09:57
Stick figures

U.S. job openings fell in September to 3.5-year low

Job openings fell in particular at health-care companies, government agencies

European election

American consumers feeling more confident as election day nears

U.S. Conference Board says its consumer confidence index jumped over the past month