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Powell faces rising criticism for inflation missteps

Some Fed watchers are complaining that the Federal Reserve chairman has failed to articulate a coherent and consistent policy

Labour markets tightened in Q1: StatsCan

Job vacancies hit record highs, as unemployment reached historic lows

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Greenwashing concerns aside, fund managers tout ESG credentials

Traditional managers see ESG bona fides as competitive advantage

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Capital for climate risks needs to be global

Too early to impose capital charges on banks for climate risk, C.D. Howe says

Retail sales up 0.9% in April

Statistics Canada also says early estimate for retail sales in May suggests a gain of 1.6% for the month

TD cuts global GDP forecast

Recession isn't inevitable, but the margin to avoid one is slim

Tighter government purse strings could help BoC

Fiscal policy should be used alongside monetary policy to win inflation fight, Scotiabank says

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In climate fight, don’t forget state-run firms: Fitch

Government-controlled companies to play big role in low-carbon transition

Rising rates to challenge corporate finances: Moody’s

Many companies' cash flows could be eaten up by higher rates

Pandemic markets revive U.S. stock listings

Fed finds surge in SPACs and traditional IPOs drove 28% increase in listings

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Canadian investors dive into foreign securities

Following March's record inflow, portfolio flows reverse in April: StatsCan

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As rates rise, household borrowing grows too

Both mortgage and non-mortgage debt rose in April

Regulators’ ESG focus to hit money market funds

Efforts to curb greenwashing, boost transparency could lead to outflows, Fitch says

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Ugly markets aside, DBRS sees soft landing

Risks have risen, but recession isn't inevitable

Central banks to move faster on inflation: CIBC

Price pressures will ease more quickly than many now expect, report says

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How will growth stocks fare in a rising-rate environment?

Current conditions could create buying opportunities for the right names

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Children may be the future, but older workers are needed now

Increase labour force participation among those 50 and older: Scotia

Alt managers poised for growth, even now

Management fee income rose 35% in 2021 at the big European alt asset managers: Moody's

‘North America will avoid recession,’ Mackenzie Investments predicts

Rising interest rates, inflation and economic headwinds in China will affect global markets, according to Mackenzie Investments outlook

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Foreign gains powered pension asset surge: StatsCan

Equities, bonds, real estate and infrastructure all contributed to a 4.2% gain in pension assets

Shorting your way to a green economy

Short selling can encourage management to undertake more sustainable strategies, says the Managed Funds Association

Cybersecurity threatens financial stability: Moody’s

New EU law aims to shore up financial sector's defences

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Bond defaults to rise as economy weakens: Fitch

As slower growth hits corporate balance sheets, financial stress to materialize

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G20’s growth slumps in Q1, OECD says

U.S. economy's weak performance drives drop in G20

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How to explain the bear market to clients

With the S&P 500 now in a bear market, clients may have questions. Here's how to answer them