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Pandemic recovery has led to a “new market regime,” BlackRock says

Stocks up, bonds down: 2022 will look a lot like 2021

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Boons and barriers for REITs in 2022

An outlook report from Hazelview Investments calls for another good year for real estate holdings

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 13, 2021 December 13, 2021
  • 11:53

Liberals under pressure to balance competing asks in economic update

The government could provide details on tax proposals for luxury vehicles and foreign-owned vacant homes

Surging inflation is forcing people and businesses to adapt

The highest inflation in a generation is heightening financial pressures

FSRA working to improve its market conduct service results

The regulator met or exceeded service targets for 76% of its standards in Q2, yet hurdles remain

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 10, 2021 December 10, 2021
  • 13:24

Household wealth and income rise, but debt climbs too

Savings rate drops as consumption growth outpaces income gains

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Big Six banks to fare well in 2022, predicts DBRS Morningstar

Real estate lending volumes have increased at the Big Six

Statistics Canada says debt relative to household income was up in Q3

The household debt service ratio fell, however, to 13.32% in the third quarter

Energy regulator says Canada on track to reduce fossil fuel use 62% by 2050

Canadian crude oil production is expected to peak at 5.8 million barrels per day in 2032 and then slowly decline

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Freeland raises concerns about omicron in push for MPs to quickly pass aid bill

A PBO report said extending wage subsidies will push the overall price for the program to almost $106.7 billion

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Time to help clients budget for higher food costs

The average Canadian family of four will pay an extra $966 for food in 2022, report says

Bank of Canada watching supply disruptions and related cost pressures

Deputy governor says it's difficult to gauge how quickly supply issues will be resolved

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Benign outlook for Canada’s banks in 2022: Fitch

The sector faces cross-currents and several risks to growth

Global recovery looks set to slow: OECD

Leading indicators point to growth peaking in the months ahead

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Rate hikes looming larger, Scotia says

A change to the Bank of Canada's mandate represents an undervalued risk

Hot housing market seen cooling in 2022: Fitch

Prices forecast to rise 5% to 7% in year ahead, arrears to stay low

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Cryptocurrencies could see a major correction next year: Natixis

Institutional investors ready to move on from Covid as inflation tops portfolio risks

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Key trends that will shape global real estate investment

Colliers released its 2022 global outlook report on Wednesday

  • By: IE Staff
  • December 8, 2021 December 8, 2021
  • 15:48

Pensions protected in pandemic, but long-term effects may linger

An OECD study suggests that supporting aging populations remains a central challenge

Employment picture improved in October: OECD

The jobless rate is still above the pre-pandemic level, however, despite recent gains

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Sovereign rating outlooks brighter for 2022: Fitch

With debt levels stabilizing, a strong recovery could drive improved credit conditions

Bank of Canada stands pat on key interest rate target

The bank maintained its guidance that rates aren't expected to rise until sometime between April and September

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SMEs gave women smaller raises than men in 2021: survey

The average salary increase for women at SMEs was 5.3% in 2021, while men received 10.3%

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Canadian business owners upbeat for 2022: BDC outlook survey

Business owners' investment plans and sales expectations exceed pre-pandemic levels, the research says

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Despite the hype, investors’ ESG interest hasn’t grown

While responsible investment assets and products have proliferated, knowledge gaps and other concerns affect investor interest

  • By: Katie Keir
  • December 8, 2021 December 8, 2021
  • 05:00