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The number of Americans filing for jobless claims hits highest level in a year

There have been job cuts across a range of sectors in the U.S. this year

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Bank of England cuts main interest rate by 0.25%

It's the central bank's first rate cut since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic

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U.S. credit conditions to weaken in second half: Fitch

Defaults, delinquencies poised to rise for rate-sensitive borrowers

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U.S. securities class action filings rise

Crypto claims decline, AI-related cases on the rise

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Inflation ticks up in Europe

The rise in prices complicates the ECB's next decision on whether to cut interest rates

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Economy grew 0.2% in May: StatCan

Retail and wholesale trade as well as oil and gas sector weighed on growth

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The Fed sees cooler inflation, slower job market

If inflation continues to go down, a rate cut could be on the table in September: Powell

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Global debt activity seen slowing: S&P

Bond issuance up, driven by accelerated refinancing

Condo rents in Toronto region dip for first time in three years: report

Slight pullback in rents mainly due to a spike in condo completions, Urbanation president says

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U.S. job openings fall slightly amid high interest rates

Layoffs dropped to 1.5 million, the lowest since November 2022

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American consumers feeling more confident in July

Elevated prices for food, groceries are main driver of consumers’ view of U.S. economy

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Europe’s growth lags U.S. again

Germany, the leading European economy, remained in the dumps in the April-June quarter

Mackenzie makes big push in China

China’s top leaders vow to improve confidence in its slowing economy

Chinese markets have not shown much enthusiasm for the policies outlined in recent weeks

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Banks face profit pressure from tougher U.K. rules

Consumer duty to be extended to existing products

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Political risks shadow slowing U.S. economy

Direct conflict joins slew of elections as ongoing threats to credit

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One-third of Canadians use AI to manage finances: poll

Adoption was greatest among gen-Z respondents

  • By: IE Staff
  • July 29, 2024 July 29, 2024
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Digital engagement can build healthy investment habits

Customized communication encourages clients to stick to the plan

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Federal government posts $3.9B deficit in April, May

Sharp difference from last year when the result for the first two months of the fiscal year was a $1.5 billion surplus

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U.S. core inflation cools in June

Monthly price rise of 0.1% seen as adding to likelihood of a September rate cut

Canadians’ gloomy outlook could stall economic growth, promote paralysis

Scotia report offers reality check, calls for positive vision

Manufacturing

Payrolls, wages higher in May: StatCan

Labour demand declined, and job vacancies were flat

Majority of GTA condo investors losing money every month

Canada's largest condo market facing most significant test since 1991 recession: report authors

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China cuts 1-year benchmark rate, doubles subsidies for EVs

It's the biggest rate cut since the country was slammed by the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020

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U.S. economic growth increased last quarter

The country's GDP picked up between April and June: report

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Fewer Americans file for jobless claims

Continuing claims have been on the rise in recent months