U.K. inflation falls to Bank of England’s 2% target rate
Conservative Party seizes on news as proof its economic plan is working
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- June 19, 2024 June 19, 2024
- 07:48
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Job vacancies fell by 3.6% in Q1: StatsCan
Wages still rising despite waning labour demand, StatsCan reports
- By: James Langton
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- 12:50
U.S. retail sales rise a meager 0.1% in May
Retail sales rose below the pace that economists projected
- By: Anne D’innocenzio, The Associated Press
- June 18, 2024 June 18, 2024
- 09:35
Fitch raises global GDP forecast
Global rate cycle has turned, but central banks to stay cautious
- By: James Langton
- June 17, 2024 June 17, 2024
- 17:49
Home sales in May down from year ago: CREA
Trend could reverse given lower interest rates
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 17, 2024 June 17, 2024
- 15:21
Europe’s rising right stokes governance risks: Moody’s
Populism driving polarization, weakening region's governments, institutions
- By: James Langton
- June 17, 2024 June 17, 2024
- 15:14
In U.S., cooler inflation may be tough to sustain
Services inflation is running hot, while goods disinflation is set to slow, NBF says
- By: James Langton
- June 17, 2024 June 17, 2024
- 15:02
Canadian bonds attract foreign investors in April: StatsCan
Offshore investing in bonds hit highest level since pandemic
- By: James Langton
- June 17, 2024 June 17, 2024
- 14:46
DBRS sees soft landing for Canada, U.S.
Rate cuts remain data dependent as growth cools, recession avoided
- By: James Langton
- June 14, 2024 June 14, 2024
- 13:01
Strategic M&A set to revive: Moody’s
Macro and sector-specific factors favour a rebound in North American deals
- By: James Langton
- June 13, 2024 June 13, 2024
- 16:17
Labour market must chill for inflation to retreat
Research suggests that further slack is needed to bring inflation back to target
- By: James Langton
- June 13, 2024 June 13, 2024
- 15:54
Some FHSA holders made qualifying withdrawals in account’s first year
Total account assets hit $2.8 billion in 2023, based on CRA data
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 13, 2024 June 13, 2024
- 15:48
BoC deputy governor says bar for using QE again will be very high
The central bank is working to rebuild trust with the public and be transparent in how it works
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 13, 2024 June 13, 2024
- 12:52
U.S. jobless benefit claims jump to highest level in 10 months
The four-week average of claims, which softens some of the week-to-week volatility, rose to 227,000
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- June 13, 2024 June 13, 2024
- 10:35
Canadian household debt relative to income down in Q1: StatsCan
There was $1.76 in credit market debt for every dollar of household disposable income in Q1
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 13, 2024 July 10, 2024
- 10:05
Pension assets rise, driven by bonds: StatsCan
Bonds, foreign equities and infrastructure offset weakness in real estate
- By: James Langton
- June 13, 2024 June 13, 2024
- 09:31
Fed envisions just one rate cut this year
Officials say there's been “modest further progress” toward the 2% inflation target
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- June 12, 2024 June 12, 2024
- 14:44
Accuracy of private-market valuations a top concern: poll
About 24% of people surveyed said there are substantial problems or even private market failures
- By: IE Staff
- June 12, 2024 June 12, 2024
- 14:30
U.S. inflation cooled in May
The longer the Fed keeps borrowing costs high, the more it risks weakening the economy too much
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- June 12, 2024 June 12, 2024
- 10:36
Interest rate policy in Canada and U.S. set to diverge
Bets are now leaning toward a first cut in September in the U.S.
- By: Rosa Saba, The Canadian Press
- June 12, 2024 June 12, 2024
- 10:25
World Bank boosts growth forecast
Strength of U.S. economy will support global growth of 2.6% this year
- By: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press
- June 11, 2024 June 11, 2024
- 10:48
Rate cuts a welcome shift for banks
Easing financial pressures are expected to slow decline in credit quality, boost loan demand
- By: James Langton
- June 10, 2024 June 10, 2024
- 14:39
U.S. corporate bankruptcies show little sign of slowing: S&P
High rates, cautious consumers driving insolvency trends
- By: James Langton
- June 10, 2024 June 10, 2024
- 14:21
Canada’s jobless rate rises to 6.2% in May
Weakening economy and high interest rates push businesses to rein in hiring
- By: Nojoud Al Mallees, Canadian Press
- June 7, 2024 June 7, 2024
- 15:10
Debt securities issuance rises in Q1: StatsCan
Corporate and government borrowing hits highest level since pandemic
- By: James Langton
- June 7, 2024 June 7, 2024
- 14:01