Economic Indicators

Economy packs on 44,000 part-time jobs in October

The economy gained 44,000 net new jobs in October but the gains were entirely in part-time employment, Statistics Canada said Friday.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |November 4, 2016

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Great-West Lifeco reports net earnings down in Q3

For the third quarter, Great-West Lifeco Inc. reports net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $674 million or $0.682 per common share, compared to $720 million or $0.724 per common share for Q3 2015. Net earnings are $1,965 million, compared to $2,079 million for Q3 2015. This represents $1.982 per common share, compared to $2.086 […]

By Staff |November 3, 2016

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The best time to buy REITs

There has been a pullback in the global REIT market over the last couple months, especially in the U.S. Here’s more on why now is the time to buy.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |November 3, 2016

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Feds hold off on rate hike before U.S. vote

Momentum is gathering behind a December U.S. interest rate hike, even as the Federal Reserve held its target range at 0.25% to 0.5% at its latest meeting.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |November 2, 2016

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Canadian retailers expect 3.5% growth in holiday shopping

It may be only Halloween, but Canadian retailers are looking forward to holiday sales, which are expected to grow 3.5%, according to EY. Read: 3 retail businesses with staying power Lower gas prices, less cross-border shopping, the federal middle-class tax cut and moderately resilient consumer confidence are all expected to benefit Canadian retailers this holiday […]

By Staff |October 31, 2016

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This week’s economic calendar

The U.S. economy will headline this week due to Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting—no rate hike is expected—and the release of non-farm payrolls data that’s slated for Friday, says Prab Sagoo, associate director at Nasdaq Advisory Services, in his weekly commentary. Domestically, he notes, GDP data for August will come out on Tuesday. As well, the […]

By Staff |October 31, 2016

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Economic Indicators

Economy packs on 44,000 part-time jobs in October

Great-West Lifeco reports net earnings down in Q3

The best time to buy REITs

Feds hold off on rate hike before U.S. vote

Depend on feds to deal with housing, debt risks, says BoC

What to expect from Morneau’s fall economic update

BoC rate cut unlikely after August GDP bump

Why government bonds aren’t safe

Canadian retailers expect 3.5% growth in holiday shopping

This week’s economic calendar