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Growth in household debt rises in July

Credit card debt outpaced other forms of non-mortgage borrowing

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Federal Reserve is poised to leave rates unchanged as it tracks progress toward a soft landing

Another rate hike this year will likely remain on the table, and Fed officials may project fewer cuts for next year

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Five things to watch in the Canadian business world this week

Auto negotiations, energy summit, inflation data and a return to parliament

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Inflation likely gained pace in August, reversing progress

Economists say recent slack in the economy will convince the BoC to remain on the sidelines

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Scotia cuts 2023 GDP forecast

Persistent core inflation remains the key risk to rates, economy

  • By: Staff
  • September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023
  • 15:43
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Deteriorating credit conditions to weigh on banks

Rising credit provisions, funding costs, pinching bank profits, DBRS says

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Foreign investors stay hungry for Canadian debt

Offshore investors pile into corporate and government bonds in July

  • By: Staff
  • September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023
  • 13:28
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National home sales fall between July and August as market slows

But a return to housing affordability isn't imminent, says an economist

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G20 growth slowed in Q2: OECD

Weakness in China dragged down overall GDP

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Yellen details tighter scrutiny of investment plans of foreign owned companies operating in the U.S.

Treasury secretary says Committee on Foreign Investment is adapting to a changing global economy

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Europe’s central bank hikes interest rates again even as threat of recession grows

Decision raises benchmark deposit rate to 4%, highest since the euro was established in 1999

Retail sales

Retail sales rise 0.6% in August largely due to a spike in gas prices

Fifth straight monthly gain reflects resilient economy despite tough economic environment

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Three officials sworn in at Federal Reserve

Governing board reaches full strength with Biden appointees

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Jobless rates stick at low levels in July: OECD

Unemployment remains historically low in U.S., Europe

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Fitch cuts forecasts for Canada, global economy

Weakness in China, tighter financial conditions weighing on outlook

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U.K. economy shrinks in July amid bad weather and doctors’ strikes

Growth is expected to stay tepid

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Housing gap to restore affordability remains at about 3.5 million units: CMHC

The supply picture has improved somewhat in Ontario, but has worsened in other provinces like Quebec, Alberta, and British Columbia

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High gas prices push up inflation, but prices overall are slowly moving in the right direction

Decline in the core measure points to inflation coming under control

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Statistics Canada says household debt ratio down in Q2 as income grew

Disposable income comfortably outpaced the growth in debt, demand for mortgages fell

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U.S. equities boost Canada’s foreign assets: StatsCan

Market gains tempered by rising Canadian dollar in Q2

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Climate risk added to OECD corporate governance guidance

G20 endorsed revised global principles that incorporate sustainability

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Emerging market forecasts higher, for now

Moody's boosts 2023 outlook, sees slowing in 2024

  • By: Staff
  • September 11, 2023 September 11, 2023
  • 13:23
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Europe’s economic outlook worsens as high prices plague consumer spending

The European Commission lowered its growth forecast for this year and next

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BoC likely done raising interest rates, despite job gains last month: economists

Overall economic trends point to a slowdown

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Poland bank governor says large interest rate cut justified by falling inflation

The central bank cut its reference rate from 6.75% to 6%