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Canada added 157,000 jobs in September

The gain brings employment back to pre-pandemic levels for the first time

U.S. employers added a weak 194,000 jobs as delta maintains hold

This marks a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy

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Cash-rich companies have an uncommon opportunity to undertake capital investment, a CIBC report says

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Home ownership costs soared in Q2, RBC reports

The share of income required to own a home jumped by the largest margin seen in 30 years

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Equity underwriting up, debt down in 2021: Refinitiv

BMO Capital Markets leads equity league tables, RBC Capital Markets tops in debt

U.S. advisors to bolster marketing efforts, target younger clients

More than half of advisors with defined marketing plans gained new clients via social media over the past 12 months, a survey says

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 7, 2021 October 7, 2021
  • 15:18

Higher oil prices in the cards: Moody’s

With oil production constrained, rising demand may boost prices

Asset owners welcome ESG regulatory guidance

More than 80% of those surveyed for FTSE Russell said they're evaluating or implementing sustainable investment

  • By: Katie Keir
  • October 7, 2021 October 7, 2021
  • 09:08

Pandemic policy support fading, Fitch says

The lending environment is returning to normal

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That ’70s show: stagflation risks rise, report says

National Bank Financial warned about the growing list of challenges facing the recovery

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Conference Board cuts growth forecast for 2021 after weak Q2

The board's prediction for economic growth in 2022 held steady

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Small biz positioned for “once-in-a-lifetime” growth opportunity

The possibility to rebound and innovate will emerge over the next couple of years, Scotiabank says

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Bitcoin “an option on digital gold,” Niall Ferguson says

Speaking to the CFA Society Toronto, the historian was bullish on Bitcoin, cautious on inflation and worried about China

Financial firms spend big to avoid costly gaffes: Greenwich

Investment in compliance is rising along with what's at stake for asset managers

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Food and energy boost inflation in August: OECD

Headline inflation rises, as core inflation holds steady

Equity managers’ performance mixed over past 12 months

Most Canadian small- and mid-cap managers outperformed their index, according to the latest SPIVA scorecard

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Outlooks of entrepreneurs dip “steeply,” finds CFIB barometer

CFIB is asking the federal government to extend wage and rent supplements set to expire

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IMF trimming global growth forecast due to rising risks

The managing director warned of higher inflation and lack of access to vaccines in many countries

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Big banks surf pandemic waves, competitive swells

Built-in advantages will enable G-SIBs to emerge stronger than ever in 2022, Moody's says

Go East, young man

Migration to Atlantic Canada could fuel a regional rebound, RBC says

Green funds still too small to make a difference

Policy-makers must tackle data, greenwashing issues, IMF says

Oil at 7-year high after OPEC+ decides on cautious increase

The decision comes amid stronger demand for oil products like gasoline and jet fuel

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Global M&A stays hot in Q3

Deal making this year has already set a full-year record

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Equity issuance hits record heights in 2021: Refinitiv

Global IPOs and secondary offerings set records, at the same time as green bond issuance jumped

Insolvencies on the rise in August

Bankruptcy numbers increased and consumer proposals went higher too