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Retail sales got a boost in November

The 0.9% increase in sales largely offset the 1.1% decline in October

By The Canadian Press |January 24, 2020

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Chief economist at Scotiabank downplays recession risk

Jean Francois Perrault expects interest rates to fall

By The Canadian Press |January 22, 2020

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Inflation holds steady at 2.2% in December

The consumer price index was up 2.2% year over year

By The Canadian Press |January 22, 2020

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BoC holds rate, trims growth expectations

The central bank says there’s “considerable uncertainty” about how long household spending will stay soft

By The Canadian Press |January 22, 2020

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Benefits of longer-term mortgages warrant legislative amendments

The current legislation supports a five-year term

By Michelle Schriver |January 21, 2020

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Central banks open to using digital currencies

Global group to assess the uses and functions of digital dollars, following U.S. initiative

By James Langton |January 21, 2020

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Home-price increases ‘larger than usual’ in December

Prices are expected to increase everywhere except the Prairies in 2020

By Maddie Johnson |January 20, 2020

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2020 could be a record-breaking year for the TSX

There are no immediate signs that "the party can't continue," says Manulife Investment Management

By Ross Marowits, The Canadian Press |January 20, 2020

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IMF predicts global economic growth over the next two years

The international economy is receiving a significant boost from central banks' low-rate policies

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |January 20, 2020

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Slowing economic momentum could prompt rate cut

Investors shouldn't become complacent, CIBC report cautions

By Greg Dalgetty |January 17, 2020

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