Financial Crisis

• Are rising debt and defaults a warning sign of a looming economic crisis?

  Some subprime lenders appear to be facing strain as debt levels and the rate of borrower defaults start to rise in Canada and the U.S.

  Economy

  Mar 20
  
• Economic crisis, reset, federal election: Worry over what comes next in Newfoundland and Labrador

  As the people of Newfoundland and Labrador struggle amid an economic crisis, many worry the government may make 'big mistakes that will have a further negative consequence here.'

  Politics

  Sep 16, 2021
  
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• Dividend stocks have stumbled amid COVID-19: What does that mean for investors?

  So far, top Canadian dividends funds aren't living up to their reputation.

  Money

  Jun 6, 2020
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• TSX ends its worst first quarter in over a decade amid the COVID-19 crisis

  Despite the last minute boost by a sharp rise in the energy sector, the cap was the worst first quarter at least since the 2008 financial downturn.

  Economy

  Mar 31, 2020
• Stock markets fall to close worst trading week since 2008 crisis

  After starting the day stronger, markets dropped to end the week down by double digits compared to last week.

  Economy

  Mar 20, 2020
• Fort McMurray wildfire takes toll on Canadian economy; GDP posts worst showing since 2009

  Statistics Canada reports the economy contracted by 1.6 per cent in the second quarter.

  Consumer

  Aug 31, 2016
• Brexit fallout: U.K. Treasury chief tries to calm fears over vote to leave European Union

  Britain's Treasury chief sought Monday to ease concerns about the vote to leave the European Union, saying the economy is as strong as it could be to face the uncertainty - even as a survey showed many companies are looking to move business out of the country.

  Money

  Jun 27, 2016
• Fiscal belt-tightening in Brazil as economic crisis looms

  Brazil's acting president announced austerity measures Tuesday aimed at pulling the country's economy from its worst crisis in decades, warning that a failure to act will mean "extraordinary hardship" for future generations.

  Economy

  May 24, 2016
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• Lower interest rates could be the new normal: Bank of Canada

  Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz is recommending pension funds get ready for a new normal

  Consumer

  Apr 26, 2016
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• European Central Bank review shows hole in Greek banks’ finances smaller than first feared

  The European Central Bank says Greece's battered banks need 14.4 billion euros ($15.8 billion) in fresh money to get back on their feet and resume normal business.

  Money

  Oct 31, 2015