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Going digital could preserve U.S. dollar’s global status

Costs and benefits of central bank digital currency depend on design choices, Moody's says

Advisors should stick with their strategies amid volatility

With rate increases on the way, some experts recommend tilting toward value

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Top Canadian companies fall short on ESG reporting

The failure will impede long-term value creation, PwC says

  • By: IE Staff
  • January 27, 2022 January 27, 2022
  • 14:34

Consumer spending drove U.S. growth in 2021

GDP of 5.7% was the fastest pace since Ronald Reagan's presidency

UBS buys California robo advisor in digital advice push

Wealthfront acquired for US$1.4 billion in cash

Equity underwriting surged, debt slumped in 2021: Refinitiv

BMO leads equity league tables, RBC tops the debt charts. The tech sector accounted for 19% of Canadian IPO activity

Markets jittery but not bearish yet: NBF

The yield curve signals that the overall trend should be up, despite volatility

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Many U.S. workers are gone for good: Fitch

Less than half of the 2.9 million "missing" workers are expected to return

A global network of investment points

Amid omicron and inflation, IMF cuts world growth forecasts

The lending agency now forecasts the global economy will expand 4.4% in 2022

Fund sales soar, assets climb: IFIC

Mutual fund sales outpaced ETFs last year, but assets rose faster for ETFs

Class action settlements rose in 2021, ISS reports

Corporate offerings, transactions, accounting violations top shareholder issues

Canadian M&A sets records in 2021, Crosbie reports

Deal activity rebounded in Q4, with annual records in both volume and value

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Crypto mining a growing concern for utilities: Fitch

Large, erratic demand for energy could imperil power company finances

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Insurers face major change to accounting rules

Canadian insurers well positioned to deal with elevated risks from IFRS 17

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Employment data revision strengthens rate hike case: report

StatsCan seasonal adjustments show jobs finished strong for 2021

U.S. banks see solid Q4 so far: Fitch

Capital markets have returned to earth, but core banking business is solid

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Oil, gas investment forecast to rise 22% in Canada

Cap spending was $27 billion in 2021, down from $81 billion in 2014. Cancelled pipeline projects are among the reasons many now see Canadian oil…

Federal Reserve study on digital currency leans to role for banks

Banks or payment firms would create accounts or digital wallets, the report said

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Insurtechs to sway sector’s competition: Fitch

Tech savvy to overtake branding as an industry strength

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Annual inflation rate rises to 4.8% in December, highest since 1991

Inflation requires higher interest rates, but "the economy is perfectly able to handle that," says Scotiabank economist

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Study finds ‘gamified’ apps push DIY traders to make riskier investments

Financial literacy is one way to counter the effects of gamification

  • By: Leah Golob
  • January 18, 2022 November 21, 2023
  • 15:39
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Confidence in personal finances, small business plummet

Omicron restrictions, inflation and rising interest rates are top concerns for businesses and consumers

Unemployment edged lower in November: OECD

Jobless rate, unemployed population remain above pre-pandemic levels

Royce Mendes joins Desjardins

The former CIBC economist is Desjardins’ new head of macro strategy

  • By: IE Staff
  • January 17, 2022 January 17, 2022
  • 12:58
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Cross-border investment surged in November

Offshore investors snap up Canadian debt, while U.S. stocks lure domestic investors, finds StatsCan