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Key U.S. inflation gauge hit 6.1% in January

The reading was the largest year-over-year rise since 1982

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Federal government posts $70B deficit for April to December

The result compared to $248 billion a year earlier

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Global trade surged in 2021: OECD

Rising energy prices helped boost value of global commerce

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Global housing markets strongest since financial crisis: BIS

Canada among the biggest gainers in the G20

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Russian invasion stokes inflation, may slow rate hikes: BMO

Higher world oil prices the primary effect for Canadian economy, policy

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Social washing could be the next greenwashing: Fitch

Consumer protection a growing priority for regulators, issuers and investors

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Oil heading higher as Ukraine tensions escalate

In the worst-case scenario, oil prices could skyrocket

Board diversity continues to improve, Moody’s says

Women now hold about 29% of board seats in Europe and North America

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DIY trend seen fuelling demand for advisors

A report from Greenwich says technology makes investing more accessible but no less complex

CI acquires California-based RIA with US$5B in assets

CI CEO MacAlpine says pipeline for new deals remains "robust" despite market volatility

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Slower start to RRSP season for mutual funds

ETF sales up in January, mutual funds down as markets swoon

Outlook for interest rates, inflation are key trends as banks set to report earnings

The results come as investors shift from growth stocks to more value-oriented options like banks

Cross-border investment soared in 2021: StatsCan

Unprecedented levels were reached both in Canada and abroad

SEC sunshine a catalyst for private advisers: Moody’s

Enhanced transparency from private funds will boost confidence, assets

DeFi poses little threat to traditional finance: Fitch

Differing regulatory approaches are likely to split the sector, report suggests

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Border chaos adds to supply chain woes

An extended blockade would have been toughest on the auto sector, a report from Fitch says

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Profits survived Covid, now face rising threats: CIBC

A growing set of factors may challenge corporate margins in the longer term

Canadian home sales post second best January, average price hits new record

The national average home price was a record $748,450 in January, up 21% from $618,587 a year earlier

Regulators push firms to harden cyber defences

Increasingly cybersecurity seen as a strategic, systemic concern: Moody's

Tax and student loans drive rise in unsecured debt, study finds

An end to interest relief on pandemic benefits could lead to more insolvencies

  • By: IE Staff
  • February 14, 2022 February 14, 2022
  • 12:38

Goldman boosts rate hike forecast

Firm now sees seven 25 bps rates hikes in 2022

IGM Financial reports record-high earnings, assets

The results were attributed to fund sales and market performance

  • By: IE Staff
  • February 11, 2022 February 11, 2022
  • 13:32
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U.S. high yield defaults hit record low

Defaults expected to stay low through 2023 despite challenges, Fitch says

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U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% in the past year

January's year-over-year increase represented a 40-year high

Pension solvency climbs in Q4: FSRA

Strong equity markets and positive fixed-income returns boosted plans' funding