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Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan reports positive return in first half

Many other funds struggled amid tumultuous global markets

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Canadian home sales fall for fifth month in a row, down 29% from last July

Much of the cooldown has been attributed to rising interest rates

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Supply chain easing raises hope for cooling inflation

Reduced congestion, slowing demand, rising inventories signal price pressure may ease, Fitch Ratings says

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Regulatory peril is banks’ top governance risk: Fitch

Failings that inflict broader reputational harm or signal deeper issues are most likely to impact credit ratings

NYSE firms’ profits down in Q2

Revenues held up, but expenses rose too, cutting earnings

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Drought woes add to Europe’s recession risk

Low river levels disrupting shipping, energy, production capacity

M&A among reinsurers on hold for now: Fitch

Economic uncertainty and climate-related losses have chilled dealmaking

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U.S. Inflation Reduction Act unlikely to cut inflation: Moody’s

New U.S. bill will affect many sectors due to climate, health and tax policy changes, a report says

U.S. inflation slows from a 40-year peak but remains high

Wednesday's report increased hope that the modest slowdown might enable the Fed to slow the pace of its rate increases

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Major economies facing slower growth: OECD

Latest leading indicators signal slowing momentum in major markets

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Companies shift tactics on keeping boards fresh

Use of mandatory retirement policies down at S&P 500, Russell 3000 companies, Conference Board reports

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TD’s latest U.S. acquisition adds risk: Moody’s

Deal for Cowen increases exposure to capital markets and adds to integration risk, the rating agency said

How about some good news on inflation?

BMO, RBC: broad commodity price decline points to easing inflationary pressure

As financial conditions tighten, insolvencies rise

After plunging during the pandemic, signs of financial distress are resurfacing

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Inflation hitting real incomes, OECD reports

Canada was a G7 outlier, as rising wages bolstered household incomes

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SRO oversight of U.S. prop traders a positive: Moody’s

SEC proposal to narrow FINRA exemption should benefit brokers

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Trade surplus gets energy boost in June: StatsCan

Goods surplus remains elevated as exports and imports rise

Are food prices peaking?

Grain supply improvements, strong U.S. dollar mean agricultural commodities should cost less in 2023, Fitch says

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Credit unions benefit from higher rates, but risks loom: report

Loan books dominated by residential mortgages are vulnerable to a market downturn, DBRS says

Inflation written newspaper

Global inflation hits double digits: OECD

Surging food and energy prices drive inflation to new heights

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After July rebound, market outlook is still uncertain

Investors got some relief last month but plenty of risks remain

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Europe faces rising stagflation risk: Moody’s

Ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict raises risks for growth and inflation

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Cross-border bank activity jumps in Q1: BIS

Tighter financial conditions to hit emerging markets in second half

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Financial sector credit outlook dims amid uncertainty

Risks tilted to the downside, even as positive rating action outpaced negative in Q2

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Canada could lower taxes and remain fiscally viable, says PBO

Report from the parliamentary budget officer also finds that Canada’s debt level is sustainable over the long term