News by subject: ECO

One day prior to the Bank of Canada's next key interest rate announcement, BDC has released a study that highlights small and medium-sized businesses' (SMEs') vulnerability to high interest rates. While most economists expect the Governor of the Bank...

With the theme of "Multilateralism: More Exchanges, Greater Inclusiveness and Cooperation," the 2023 Imperial Springs International Forum (ISIF), jointly held by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the Australia...

"Xinjiang is a wonderful land!" This was the feeling shared by every Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Forum "Year of Tourism 2023" participant. It not only marks the first tourism-themed forum to be held by the SCO, but also the first time the...

Dynamic Funds announced that risk ratings for the following funds will be changed, effective December 4. These changes are consistent with the investment risk classification methodology required by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA). There...

Gender equality depends on all people having the opportunity to participate fully in Canada's economic, social and political life. Removing systemic barriers with respect to sexual orientation, gender identity or expression through the inclusion of...

Telecommunications workers from Bell Canada will converge in Kingston, Ontario, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, rallying against Bell's sustained efforts in job erosion through practices such as offshoring and contracting out. The unified stand calls...

Employers in Canada recognize that having inclusive businesses and workplaces is a business imperative. A culture of diversity and inclusion is required to attract and retain the best talent, and to foster the growth and vitality of a business. As...

A new report tracks the experience of five states that shifted new employees away from defined benefit (DB) pensions to defined contribution (DC) or cash balance plans. Among states that switched to a DC plan, costs rose, negative cash flow grew, and...

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announced today the release of its Fall 2023 Private Equity Report, an overview of the industry's influential factors and guide for market participants in this rapidly changing period. The increasing interest rates of the...

After the end of the third quarter of 2023, The North Star Capital Fund LLC ("Fund') reported a remarkable 10.15% APR net return for its Fund Members. For Fund Members who have reinvested or "rolled over" all their distributions, their return since...

The fourth National Report Card on State Efforts to Improve Financial Literacy in High Schoolstm shows significant progress toward the goal of having every high school student in America guaranteed a semester-long course in personal finance prior to...

Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens' Services, met with community members in Winnipeg to discuss how the government's economic plan is making life more affordable for Canadians, as part of the 2023 Fall Economic Statement. The...

J.P. Morgan Private Bank today released its 2024 Global Investments Outlook, After the Rate Reset: Investing Reconfigured, which defines five important considerations for investors as they navigate the dynamics of today's new interest rate...

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its November 2023 market statistics, reaching an average daily volume (ADV) of 28.3 million contracts during the month, an increase...

The 2023 Understanding China Conference ("the Conference"), a prestigious event hosted by the China Institute for Innovation & Development Strategy, has been underway in Guangzhou since December 1. The Conference has seen a confluence of Chinese and...

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company...

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) today launched its 2023 Asian Infrastructure Finance report, titled Nature as Infrastructure, with a panel discussion at its COP28 pavilion. Amid accelerating climate change, the increasing value of...

Chinese President Xi Jinping's inspection tour to Shanghai underscored three top policy priorities for the country - high-quality financial development, scientific and technological (sci-tech) innovation and improvement of people's livelihood, said...

Today's roundup of key events, announcements, and outcomes from the Canadian delegation at COP28: Minister's reflection for today "The end of my first day leaves me with the sense of pragmatic optimism. Developing countries have been calling for a...

Canadians across the country rely on marine shipping to deliver products in an affordable, safe, and efficient way.  By making sure that marine shipping is done in sustainably, we not only help grow a strong economy and get people the goods they...

Canadians need to have access to affordable goods when they want them and need them. The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of a strong supply chain. The Government of Canada is taking action so that our supply chains...

Medicom Group ("Medicom"), one of the world's leading providers of infection prevention and control solutions, is pleased to announce that construction of Canada's first medical-grade nitrile glove plant has reached a crucial milestone to proceed...

Amtrak continued its strong growth in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) as the company resumed service on all routes and advanced major infrastructure projects that will support plans to double ridership by 2040. In FY23, more than 28 million customers rode...

ADM Aéroports de Montréal today announced an increase in the Airport Improvement Fee (AIF) from $35 to $40 for passengers departing from YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, effective March 1, 2024. All revenues from the AIF will be used to...

Copperleaf® Technologies Inc.  ("Copperleaf" or the "Company") announces the selection of its decision analytics solution by the distribution subsidiary of Copel, one of the largest integrated energy groups in Brazil, responsible for supplying...

Today, the Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) approved preliminary interim tolls for the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline system. This decision allows the company to charge for pipeline services once expanded operations begin. The...

Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of The Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), issued the following statement today on the passing of Dr. Henry Kissinger:...

Global semiconductor equipment billings contracted 11% year-over-year to US$25.6 billion in the third quarter of 2023, while quarter-over-quarter billings slipped 1% during the same period, SEMI announced today in its Worldwide Semiconductor...

In the news release, Indigenous leadership must play a key role in Canada's climate goals, issued 30-Nov-2023 by Deloitte Canada over CNW, we are advised by the company that the link to report in first paragraph has been updated. The complete,...

Air Transat, named World's Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023, is pleased to announce two enhancements to its network. Its popular routes between Montreal and San Salvador, El Salvador, and Liberia, Costa Rica, which were...

Today, the Government of Canada is taking an important step to provide suicide prevention support for people who need it, when they need it most. 9-8-8, Canada's new three-digit suicide crisis helpline, is now available to call or text, in English...

The Minister of Labour and Minister for Seniors, Seamus O'Regan Jr., will visit a rental housing construction site in Toronto to meet with workers and highlight how the 2023 Fall Economic Statement will take action to build more homes, faster, and...

Rise of Abu Dhabi as a Global Finance Centre praised by Global Leaders Jamie Dimon, Ray Dalio and Alan Howard.Announcements of establishment of enhanced presence include USD 144bn Asset Manager NinetyOne, Independent Financial Services Group...

The City of Helsinki and the startup event Slush continue to have a common goal. In addition to supporting the startup field, they wish to increase international industry operators' awareness of Helsinki, which is ranked high in terms of its startup...

The Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan, will be in Toronto, Ontario to deliver remarks and participate in a discussion on the state of labour relations in Canada, and how business, labour and government can work together to address structural changes...

Today, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, highlighted how the government's economic plan will take further action to support the middle class and make buildings and homes more energy-efficient as part of...

The Minister of Labour and Minister for Seniors, Seamus O'Regan Jr., will visit a rental housing construction site in Toronto to meet with workers and highlight how the 2023 Fall Economic Statement will take action to build more homes, faster, and...

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) President Melanie Barker issued the following statement in response to the appointment of Chika Sunquist as Commissioner of the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) by Gov. Gavin Newsom:...

Fannie Mae's October 2023 Monthly Summary is now available. The monthly summary report contains information about Fannie Mae's monthly and year-to-date activities for our gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities and other guarantees,...

In response to an industry-wide challenge of recruiting qualified professionals in administrative, operational, sales and compliance support roles, Cumberland Private Wealth Management Inc. and Infinite Investment Systems Ltd.Geof are proud to...

The Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan, will be in Toronto, Ontario to deliver remarks and participate in a discussion on the state of labour relations in Canada, and how business, labour and government can work together to address structural changes...

Hapbee Technologies, Inc. ("Hapbee" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Heather Thomson is joining as a business development adviser, wellness ambassador and is also taking an equity position in the Company....

Palisades Goldcorp Ltd. ("Palisades" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that New Found Gold Corp. ("New Found"), a significant equity investee of Palisades within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation,  has announced the...

Hot Chili Limited ("Hot Chili" or the "Company") is pleased to advise the results of its 2023 Annual General Meeting (the "AGM") held in Perth, Australia on 29 November 2023 AWST. A total of 33,284,747 ordinary shares, or 28% of Hot Chili's issued...

Lower mortgage rates and easing prices will help spark the beginning of an affordability turnaround in 2024, according to the Realtor.com® 2024 Housing Forecast released today. But the supply of existing homes will still be tight...

A new report by Deloitte Canada finds that while the majority of Canadians are unprepared for retirement ? an issue that is poised to leave some at risk of financial hardship in the later stages of life ? the financial services...

Despite slower home price growth, affordability will be the biggest challenge for homebuyers in 2024, according to the Bright MLS 2024 Housing Forecast released today. However, more  buyers and sellers will return to the market in the coming year as...

Ahead of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), The Rockefeller Foundation's new report identifies the core components of global action needed to prevent global warming from breaking 2...

Royal LePage predicts continued stability in Canada's winter recreational real estate market as interest rates expected to hold or moderate National single-family home price in Canada's winter recreational market decreased 0.7% year over year in the...

Worthington Steel Inc. will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the open of trading on Friday, December 1, replacing Sleep Number Corp. (NASD: SNBR) which will be removed from the S&P SmallCap 600 effective before the open of trading...