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Canadian bitcoin ETFs face price pressure after U.S. approvals

Fidelity is reducing the management fee for its Canadian bitcoin ETF

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |January 11, 2024

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Economic Indicators

Bank of Canada expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday as recession fears grow

Markets will be watching the quarterly monetary policy report closely

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |October 24, 2022

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Economic Indicators

Citing Russia’s war, IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.6%

Weaker U.S. demand will outweigh commodity trade benefits for Canada

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |April 19, 2022

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Economic Indicators

Surging inflation is forcing people and businesses to adapt

The highest inflation in a generation is heightening financial pressures

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |December 10, 2021

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Economic Indicators

Global recovery slowing as inflation, supply chain disruptions bite

An IMF report also warned about the disparity in vaccination rates between rich and poor countries

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |October 12, 2021

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Economic Indicators

PMI data shows U.S. business expansion, while Europe’s rebound is slowing

The European economy may take longer to heal

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |August 21, 2020

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Industry

Where BlackRock Inc. is seeing asset growth

The New York–based company reported second-quarter profit of $1.21 billion on Friday

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |July 17, 2020

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Economic Indicators

U.S. employment gains in June boost markets

Employers added 4.8 million jobs, but a spike in Covid-19 cases could slow progress

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |July 2, 2020

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Economic Indicators

Will stimulus be enough?

As liquidity measures are announced, markets continue to react fearfully

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |March 18, 2020

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Market Insights

U.S. yield curve inverts, sending another recession signal

Experts weigh in on rising risks and portfolio positioning

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |August 14, 2019

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Market Insights

The outlook for equities amid expectations of Fed easing

Stocks may climb further, but threats remain

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |July 29, 2019

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Industry

Facebook settles with SEC for US$100 million

The social media giant settles allegations it misled investors

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |July 24, 2019

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Economic Indicators

Fed likely to leave rates alone but signal readiness to cut

A dovish tone is expected when the Federal Reserve makes its rate announcement on Wednesday

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |June 17, 2019

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Economic Indicators

Economic data positive for U.S., eurozone

For the U.S., the data don't support a pending Fed rate cut

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |June 5, 2019

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Economic Indicators

Australia cuts key interest rate to record-low 1.25%

Risks stemming from trade disputes are growing, the central bank said

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |June 4, 2019

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Economic Indicators

U.S. manufacturing growth slowed in May

Production fell, and many companies say trade is a concern

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |June 3, 2019

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Market Insights

What will reverse the loonie’s recent declines

Hurdles include oil prices, global trade and foreign investment

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |May 31, 2019

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Economic Indicators

U.S. consumer confidence hits highest level since November

Optimism reigns despite stock market declines and trade uncertainty

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |May 28, 2019

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Economic Indicators

Some on Fed board still considering future rate hikes

Minutes from the last meeting indicated little sentiment for rate cuts

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |May 22, 2019

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Market Insights

Increase in geopolitical risk has implications for U.S. corporates

As U.S.-China trade tensions increase, National Bank reconsiders its equities asset allocation

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |May 13, 2019

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