Economic Indicators

Consumer confidence sags thanks to lingering pandemic

Economic Indicators

Consumer confidence sags thanks to lingering pandemic

MNP's Consumer Debt Index recorded its lowest score since it started measuring in 2017

By Derek Clouthier |January 18, 2021

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Upbeat entrepreneurs signal improved investment intentions for 2021

Economic Indicators

Upbeat entrepreneurs signal improved investment intentions for 2021

A quarterly survey shows entrepreneurs are the most optimistic since the pandemic began

By The Canadian Press |January 18, 2021

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China’s economy grew 2.3% in 2020 despite pandemic

Economic Indicators

China’s economy grew 2.3% in 2020 despite pandemic

Growth in the three months ending in December rose to 6.5% over a year earlier

By Joe McDonald, The Associated Press |January 18, 2021

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CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts down in December

Economic Indicators

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts down in December

The 2020 pace still surpassed 2019, despite the pandemic

By The Canadian Press |January 18, 2021

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