Economic Indicators

Canada’s trade deficit grew to $2.7 billion in February

Canada ran a merchandise trade deficit of $2.7 billion in February compared with a deficit of $1.9 billion in January, reported Statistics Canada on Thursday. Economists had expected a deficit of $2 billion, according to Thomson Reuters. The increased deficit came as imports rose 1.9% to $48.6 billion, boosted by imports of energy products. Read: […]

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |April 5, 2018

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Where to look in Q2 amid ‘choppier’ markets: BlackRock

What bouts of volatility mean for investors

By Staff |April 4, 2018

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Finding value in have and have-not stocks

How this manager finds meaningful differences in valuation

By Sharon Ho |April 3, 2018

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Midlife ‘wealth shock’ may lead to death: study

Effect of large losses has experts considering how to protect savings

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |April 3, 2018

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Economy dipped 0.1% in January: Statistics Canada

The Canadian economy contracted 0.1% in January, hurt by unscheduled maintenance shutdowns in the oilpatch and weakness in the real estate sector following mortgage rule changes, Statistics Canada said Thursday. The agency said the drop in real gross domestic product for January compared with growth of 0.2% in December. Economists had expected an increase of […]

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Quebec spends on health, education in pre-election budget

The final Quebec budget before the provincial election sets aside big money for health and education as well as more help for families—areas expected to become campaign battlegrounds in the lead-up to October’s vote. While annual spending growth has averaged 2.4% since 2014-15, the 2018-19 budget increases it by 5.2% and promises $16 billion in […]

March 27, 2018

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Economic Indicators

Canada’s trade deficit grew to $2.7 billion in February

Where to look in Q2 amid ‘choppier’ markets: BlackRock

Finding value in have and have-not stocks

Midlife ‘wealth shock’ may lead to death: study

Canadians reveal highest home purchase intent in 8 years: poll

‘The China Hustle’ reveals shell company scandal

Economy dipped 0.1% in January: Statistics Canada

Aging population has reduced monetary policy’s effectiveness: C.D. Howe

Quebec spends on health, education in pre-election budget

Inflation surpasses BoC’s target. Now what?