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Source: Financialpost July 11, 2023

Bank of Canada will hike interest rates one more time: CIBC

Watch: CIBC's Andrew Grantham on the path for interest rates in Canada and the U.S. Andrew Grantham, senior economist with CIBC Capital Markets, talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about how interest rate hikes are affecting the economy...

Source: Financialpost July 09, 2023

Ontario Court of Appeal rejects new tort of family violence

Civil wrong created in landmark ruling overturned The Ontario Court of Appeal has rejected the creation of the tort of family violence in a much anticipated decision that could have significantly transformed family law. THIS CONTENT IS...

Source: BNN Bloomberg July 08, 2023

​Midyear market check: How does your portfolio stack up?

The first half of 2023 marks a turnaround for the broader equity markets. After suffering a nearly 20 per cent decline in 2022, the benchmark S&P 500 is up 16 per cent from January 1; officially entering bull market territory last week.   The other benchmark...

Market Call Source: BNN Bloomberg July 08, 2023

Jamie Murray's Top Picks: July 7, 2023

Jamie Murray, portfolio manager and head of research, Murray Wealth Group FOCUS: North American and global equities  MARKET OUTLOOK: After a strong first half mainly led by a rebounding technology sector, we expect continued market strength in the se...

Source: BNN Bloomberg July 08, 2023

U.S. stocks end week lower after slew of jobs data

U.S. stocks slumped after a spate of jobs reports tamped down speculation the Federal Reserve would leave interest rates unchanged later this month. The S&P 500 fell 1.2 per cent over the shortened holiday week while the Nasdaq 100 slid 0.9 per cent. Yield...

Source: BNN Bloomberg July 08, 2023

The Week Ahead: BoC rate decision, manufacturing data

Monday, July 10 Notable data: Canadian Building Permits (May), U.S. Wholesale Trade (May) Notable earnings: WD-40 Co. Tuesday, July 11 Notable Earnings: New Gold, MTY Food, Aritzia Wednesday, July 12 Notable data: BoC Policy Anno...

Source: Financialpost July 08, 2023

Howard Levitt: 10 years ago, I ditched my Ferrari in an epic Toronto storm and it's still the first thing anyone asks me about

How ditching my Ferrari in a storm changed my life forever Ten years ago this week Toronto experienced its biggest storm since 1954’s Hurricane Hazel. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news i...

Economy Source: Financialpost July 08, 2023

Canada's job gains triple forecasts, strengthening case for Bank of Canada rate hike

However, unemployment rate ticks up to highest in more than a year Canada’s economy added 60,000 jobs in June, three times what was forecast, but the unemployment rate ticked up to 5.4 per cent as more people searched for work. THIS CON...

Economy Source: Financialpost July 08, 2023

One more Bank of Canada rate hike and then a 'pause for the rest of the year': What economists say about huge job gains

But there are signs of loosening in the labour market Canada’s job gains blew the roof off expectations again but economists say there are signs of loosening in the labour market. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe...

Source: BNN Bloomberg July 07, 2023

The Canadian stock market is 'dirt cheap' right now: David Rosenberg

Investors looking to put their money to work in a heightened interest rate environment could find opportunities in the Canadian equity market, bonds, and cash, one Bay Street veteran advised.    In an interview with BNN Bloomberg’s Jon Erlichman on Thursday,...