Trade and commerce

In a world economy turned upside down, a search for answers in the bond markets

Are bank stocks reflecting a recession? Not yet, and that’s a concern

Canadian dollar slides 3% in second quarter as recession fears mount

These indicators will tell you when it’s time to load up on stocks again. Plus, China bulls make a return

Markets challenge Fed timeline, threatening more swings in Treasuries

Global central bank chiefs say they must prioritize inflation fight over growth

Manulife bids for full control of China joint venture, lured by $3.8-trillion funds market, sources say

Bank of England may not need to act forcefully to get inflation under control, Bailey says

Easing COVID-19 rules, growth focus aid China bulls’ cautious return

World Bank’s Carmen Reinhart ‘skeptical’ global recession can be avoided

Mark Carney says global recession risk is ‘uncomfortably high,’ but Canada likely to fare better than most other countries

U.S. Federal Reserve officials promise rate hikes, push back on recession fears

How a massive options trade by a JP Morgan fund can move markets

Rouble firms past 52 against dollar for first time since May 2015

Europe’s central bank ready to ‘stamp out’ surging inflation

Copper crushed as funds turn negative on recession fears

Hedge funds turn tail as commodities crumble on recession rumble

Why the outlook for stocks, bonds and real estate markets has rarely looked this bleak

BIS warns economies are approaching ‘tipping point’ where high inflation becomes entrenched

Canada still needs a functioning WTO

It might be time to admit we just don’t know that much about inflation

U.S. bank sector rallies after passing stress test, Bank of America underperforms

U.S. congressional panel calls for new trading rules after ‘meme-stock’ saga

U.S. Fed must act ‘forthrightly and aggressively’ to rein in inflation, Bullard says

European banks ace U.S. Federal Reserve’s stress test, show strong capital levels

Rob Carrick: A Wealthsimple client reads the headlines and asks, ‘Should we move our money?’

Goodbye turbulent H1 and other world market themes for the week ahead

CPP Investments braced for prolonged downturn as inflation soars

U.S. Federal Reserve’s commitment to curbing inflation is ‘unconditional,’ Powell says

Crypto thrives in crisis zones as investors flee crash

U.K. economy ‘running on empty’ as recession signals mount: PMI

Blackrock’s Larry Fink warns of years of rising inflation, urges companies to diversify geographic exposure

Bank of Canada deputy governor Tim Lane to retire in September

Powell says Fed committed to inflation fight, but is not trying to trigger recession

U.K. inflation hits 40-year record at 9.1%, highest in G7