Economy

Big banks’ forecasts for growth, rate hikes

And what those forecasts mean for markets

By Staff |March 12, 2018

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What U.S. trade tariffs mean for investors

Last week, U.S. tariffs were announced on steel and aluminum imports—25% on steel and 10% on aluminum. Canada and Mexico are excepted, so long as NAFTA negotiations are ongoing. The exception notwithstanding, the development isn’t good news for investors. “Protectionist U.S. trade policies will do more harm than good, not just to the country’s export […]

By Staff |March 12, 2018

4 min read

Economic news to watch for next week

The biggest headlines will come out of the U.S.

By Staff |March 9, 2018

1 min read

CSA proposes national framework for syndicated mortgages

CSA is proposing changes that would harmonize Canada’s regulatory framework for syndicated mortgages. The proposed amendments, published for comment on Thursday, would remove the prospectus and registration exemptions that currently apply to syndicated mortgages in certain jurisdictions. “The proposed amendments introduce a common regulatory approach for syndicated mortgages across Canada,” said Louis Morisset, CSA chair […]

By Staff |March 8, 2018

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