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IIAC asks Ottawa for retirement reform, tax incentives

The industry group gave the House of Commons' Finance Committee its broad 2017 recommendations today.

By Staff |August 3, 2016

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What is Canadians’ No. 1 financial priority?

BMO conducted a survey on Canadians' top financial priorities. Folks are concerned about debt and saving.

By Staff |August 2, 2016

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Manulife Investor sentiment climbs most in 5 years

Manulife’s investor sentiment index made big gains this year, making the biggest jump in five years, the firm says.

By Staff |August 1, 2016

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Two hikes from the Fed this year? Still unlikely, says expert

It should come as no surprise that the U.S. Federal Reserve has decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate.

By Katie Keir |July 27, 2016

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How Brexit’s hurting European banks

The most significant ramifications of the surprise U.K. vote will be felt in the U.K. and Europe.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |July 27, 2016

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3 investing legends warn of another crash

Some of the world’s most successful fund managers are warning of red flags for the world economy. Here’s what they’re buying now.

By Jarrett Hasson, Canadian Business |July 27, 2016

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Oil prices heading for another slide?

Concerns about oversupply pushed down U.S. crude prices to US$42.86 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

July 26, 2016

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Just 21% of accountants positive on economy

A 21% minority of senior accountants are optimistic about the Canadian economy, according to a survey by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.

By Staff |July 26, 2016

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U.S. slowdown will weigh on Canadian growth

The Composite Leading Index inched down 0.2 points in May, its first decrease in three months.

By Staff |July 25, 2016

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Consumer spending up 5.53% in Q2

Consumer spending in Canada grew by 5.53% in the second quarter of 2016 on a year-over-year basis, according to a report by Moneris Solutions Corporation. The second quarter of 2015 posted an increase of 6.08%. “We continue to see consistent, healthy growth, but it is important to continue monitoring contributing factors like consumer confidence, the […]

By Staff |July 19, 2016

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