Most of the banks performed well, including raising their dividends, although Home Capital cast a shadow over the group
But their progress may be threatened by U.S. economic and tax policies
Rising interest rates and reduced regulation may create options for U.S. banks that exploit niche markets and M&A strategies
Rising interest rates and a friendly regime in Washington could set the stage for healthy profits at many U.S. banks
Fixed income ETFs come in many flavours to help you clients handle rising rates
The Big Six banks all had double-digit increases in income, with all major divisions reporting stronger results
A building boom could fuel steel stocks. But producers may find ramping up capacity that may not be needed could be costly
But while the national debt is expected to rise during the next few years, the debt/GDP ratio is expected to decline slightly during this time
The budget includes plans to spend $9.2 billion over the next five years on health care, indigenous peoples, veterans, safety and security and international measures
Russia has been battling low oil prices and political sanctions, but may be heading into more positive territory