Banks Set to Report Earnings Strained by Economic Slowdown

Banks Set to Report Earnings Strained by Economic Slowdown
Bank towers are seen from Bay Street in Toronto's financial district on June 16, 2010. The Canadian Press/Adrien Veczan
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Signs of economic slowdown are growing, and Canadian banks could add more evidence this upcoming week.

The Big Six banks are set to report fourth quarter results that analysts expect to show lower earnings, more money set aside to cover bad loans, and hints of rising mortgage strain.