Economic Indicators

Economic Indicators

All OECD countries to grow for first time since crisis: report

In Canada, growth is expected to hit an unsustainable 3.1% during 2017.

By Staff |October 5, 2017

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Canada’s young entrepreneurs drive exports: CIBC

72% of those aged 25 to 39 export goods and services.

By Staff |October 5, 2017

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BoC can’t afford to delay normalization: report

There are signs that indicate the beginning of a more substantial effect for fiscal policy

By Staff |October 3, 2017

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Higher growth, inflation forecast through 2024: report

The global economic focus will shift from deflationary fears towards inflationary pressures.

By Staff |October 3, 2017

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Why markets should scrutinize U.S. tax proposal

President Trump’s tax overhaul sent the S&P 500 up 0.7% last week to a record high. The increase was “led by by banks and energy, while healthcare and utilities lagged,” says BMO senior economist Robert Kavcic in a weekly equity report. “Exchange and fixed income markets were also impacted, with the greenback appreciating, and the […]

By Staff |October 2, 2017

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What 97% of homebuyers regret

If your clients are looking for a home, there’s a good chance they need your help. That’s because almost all Canadian homebuyers (97%) say they wish they’d factored in their other financial obligations when determining the mortgage they could afford, reveals a TD survey. Read: What first-time homebuyers want from their advisors More than half […]

By Staff |September 28, 2017

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Monetary policy to be data dependent: BoC

“There is no predetermined path for interest rates from here.” That remark came from Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz in a speech today that highlighted the central bank’s plan to carefully monitor economic indicators to decide on the direction of monetary policy. While growth in the second quarter far exceeded expectations, and showed the […]

By Staff |September 27, 2017

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What to watch this week at home and abroad

Here’s what to watch this week in the economy, both at home and abroad. Bank of Canada speech. Governor Stephen Poloz speaks on Wednesday in St. John’s, Newfoundland. His topic, “The meaning of data dependence: An economic progress report,” suggests he’ll provide insight on criteria for further rate hikes and their timing. Read: Inflation inches […]

By Staff |September 25, 2017

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Economic Indicators

All OECD countries to grow for first time since crisis: report

Canada’s young entrepreneurs drive exports: CIBC

BoC can’t afford to delay normalization: report

Higher growth, inflation forecast through 2024: report

Energy stocks rebounded in September: Morningstar

Why markets should scrutinize U.S. tax proposal

Which country knows the most about sustainable investing?

What 97% of homebuyers regret

Monetary policy to be data dependent: BoC

What to watch this week at home and abroad