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Insolvencies rose 12.1% in 2024, led by business filings

A 15-year high in business, consumer insolvencies was recorded in 2024: association

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Auto sales off to a strong start this year: DesRosiers

However, the firm says it's hard to put the sales into context amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs

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China counters with tariffs on U.S. products. It will also investigate Google

'China is trying to increase its bargaining chips,' senior economist in Hong Kong

Canadian economy

Despite tariff pause, uncertainty hangs over Canadian economy

With Trump, 'there's always this sword hanging over our heads': Legault

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Indigenous support critical to infrastructure projects

Community engagement, co-investment increasingly important: Moody's

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Weak loonie signals economy is ‘in trouble’: currency expert

Canadian dollar neared 70 cents after PM announced that tariffs would be paused

Trudeau secures delay: Here’s the latest as Canada faces tariffs from United States President Donald Trump

Canada commits to appoint a “fentanyl czar” and more

Trudeau says U.S. tariffs on Canada will be paused for 30 days

Trudeau made the statement on X

Little bumps

Mutual funds rebound in 2024; ETFs set record: IFIC

Mutual fund net sales totalled $15.2 billion in 2024, the first year of positive net sales since 2021

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Auto sector hoping for tariff relief as tariff shutdowns loom

Honda and Toyota would be especially affected by the tariffs as they produce a lot of their CRV and RAV4 vehicles in Ontario

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U.S. banks poised for rosy year ahead: DBRS

Solid results in 2024 expected to improve further, despite downside risks

Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China

Trump's tariffs against Canada and China are still slated to go into effect on Tuesday

Business groups, economists sound the alarm over Trump’s incoming tariffs

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce estimates that a 25% tariff across the board could cost Canadian households $1,900 per year

Trudeau announces 25% targeted retaliatory tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25% tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10% duty for energy

Volatility likely to impact client portfolios in wake of Trump election victory

Trump to slap Canada with 25% tariffs Tuesday, sources say

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business said the tariffs are "deeply disappointing and will hit small businesses hard"

Here’s the latest as Trump tariff deadline looms

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promises a 'purposeful, forceful but reasonable immediate' response

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Employment dipped in November: StatCan

Canada Post strike drove decline in payrolls, vacancies stayed flat

Canadian money on printer

Federal government posts $22.7B deficit from April-to-November period

Over the same period last year, the government posted a $19.1B deficit

Chopped dollar

U.S. inflation ticked higher last month

Overall inflation climbed 0.3% in December from the previous month, driven by a jump in gas prices

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From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home

The tariffs threaten to blow up the trade agreement Trump himself negotiated with America’s neighbours

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Economy contracted 0.2% in November: StatCan

However, the agency's preliminary estimates point to a rebound at the end of the year

Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming Saturday, and he’s deciding whether to tax oil

Decision will be based on whether the price of oil charged is fair, Trump says

Pile of money

DB fund clients earned 11.3% median return in 2024: RBC

The Q4 median return was 1.6%, a fourth consecutive quarterly gain

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National Bank

CWB deleted from indexes next week

Index adjustment follows merger closing on Feb. 3

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Global liquidity increased in Q3: BIS

Growing credit to non-banks in advanced economies drove rise