Anita Balakrishnan

Economic Indicators

RBC CEO sees inflationary pressure building as economy bounces back

David McKay predicts central banks will hike rates sometime next year

By Anita Balakrishnan | March 9, 2021

2 min read

Industry

Scotiabank beats expectations in Q1

The bank recorded a first-quarter profit of almost $2.4 billion

By Anita Balakrishnan | February 23, 2021

3 min read

Industry

BMO Q1 profit up from a year ago

More than 40% of earnings came from the U.S., where the vaccine rollout has been strong

By Anita Balakrishnan | February 23, 2021

3 min read

Market Insights

Big banks’ earnings to offer clues about economic recovery

Wealth management businesses could help offset performance in loan divisions

By Anita Balakrishnan | February 22, 2021

3 min read

Economic Indicators

December home sales hit all-time record

2020 was also a record year

By Anita Balakrishnan | January 15, 2021

2 min read

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