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Credit conditions poised to brighten: Fitch

Revenues, margins seen rising for investment-grade issuers

A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November

Quits were high in the low-wage hotel and restaurant industries

Canadian GDP expanded 0.8% in October

Accommodation and food services are among the sectors leading growth in Canada’s GDP, StatsCan says

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U.S. consumer prices rose 5.7% over past year

The annual increase was the fastest pace in 39 years

Canada’s main stock index posts second day of gains after Monday slump

AGF Investments VP weighs in on two-day stock market bounce-back

U.S. economy grew at 2.3% rate in Q3, up from earlier estimate

The United States annualized GDP growth, at 2.3% in Q3, was better than the original estimate of 2.1%

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Ontario should hit pause on new CMA: C.D. Howe

Proposed legislation doesn't keep up with a changing securities landscape, the think tank argues

Retail sales up in October but economist warns omicron pullback likely on horizon

The 1.6% increase in retail sales in October beat estimates of 1%

Housing affordability hits worst level in three decades, RBC says

‘Grim’ outlook for buyers as higher interest rates will add to costs

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Shortening Canada’s settlement cycle … again

Opinion: The beneficial change will require coordinated industry efforts

  • By: Jack Rando
  • December 20, 2021 December 20, 2021
  • 15:00
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Small businesses grappling with omicron after two years of closures and restrictions

Even before the new variant, only about one-third of small businesses were back to normal sales

Class action deal spotlights cyber controls: Fitch

Settlement of $200 million doesn't impact Desjardins' financials, credit ratings

Shadow banks’ role shrinks amid pandemic response

As central bank balance sheets swelled, non-banks were overshadowed

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Assets in ESG products growing rapidly: report

ESG-tagged ETFs and ETPs have expanded 84.3% compared with a year ago, a research firm says

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 17, 2021 December 17, 2021
  • 12:08
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Inflation a worry for most economies, but not Japan

Surging prices are haunting consumers and confounding economic planners

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U.K. raises interest rates as central banks focus on inflation

The BoE is the first central bank in a major economy to raise interest rates since the pandemic began

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Wholesale sales hit record high in October

Five of seven subsectors climbed higher in the month

Fed will tighten credit faster and sees 3 rate hikes in 2022

The accelerated timetable puts the Fed on a path to start raising rates in the first half of next year

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China economy slows as virus outbreaks disrupt recovery

Weak demand and supply chain disruptions also weigh on growth

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Annual inflation rate in November held steady at 4.7%

The result matched October's year-over-year increase — the largest since early 2003

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November home sales edge up 0.6% from October, CREA says

Housing sales will moderate next year, but prices aren't expected to ease

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Covid fear won’t drive markets in 2022-23: report

Mackenzie Investments' outlook report for 2022 highlights inflation and monetary policy issues

  • By: Katie Keir
  • December 15, 2021 December 14, 2021
  • 07:01

G20 GDP growth rose in Q3

Output rose in G20 as it slipped in OECD area

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Global fund managers well armed for 2022

Outlook neutral, even as competitive, environmental challenges loom

Fed may signal policy direction this week

A faster taper could open the door to rate hikes next year, Moody's says