Economic Indicators

Economic Indicators

Consumer confidence and home prices jump in the U.S.

U.S. consumer confidence rebounded this month, along with U.S. home prices. Read more on both.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |November 29, 2016

4 min read

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Economic news to watch for this week

This week, we’ll see a slew of economic data from around the world.

By Staff |November 29, 2016

1 min read

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‘Populist surge’ could weigh on global growth: Fitch Ratings

Fitch Ratings is warning that a surge in populism and anti-establishment sentiment is pushing the world into an era of economic nationalism.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |November 29, 2016

1 min read

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4 drivers of emerging markets

There are four main drivers that will influence the performance of global emerging markets over the short and long term.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |November 29, 2016

3 min read

1.1 million Canadians have US$1 million

Will your client be the next Canadian millionaire? Canada has 1.1 million people with US$1 million, reveals the annual wealth report by the Credit Suisse Research Institute. By 2021, that number will increase 50% to 1.68 million people. Read: What’s an advisor worth to clients? 290% more in assets The average wealth per Canadian is […]

By Staff |November 28, 2016

2 min read

How a Trump presidency impacts REITs

Trump’s agenda of infrastructure and defense spending, lower corporate and personal taxes, and less financial regulation could result in significant fiscal stimulus, says Corrado Russo, director and portfolio manager at Timbercreek Asset Management, in published commentary. That could lead to renewed GDP growth, more jobs and better longer-term productivity. Also, Trump’s pro-growth, pro-inflationary policies will […]

By Staff |November 28, 2016

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Consumer confidence and home prices jump in the U.S.

Economic news to watch for this week

‘Populist surge’ could weigh on global growth: Fitch Ratings

4 drivers of emerging markets

1.1 million Canadians have US$1 million

How a Trump presidency impacts REITs

Do your clients have emergency funds?

Where to look as U.S. rates rise

The difficulty of playing hockey and saving for school

Rate-sensitive sectors will “take a hit” leading up to Fed hike