Economic Indicators

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U.S. dollar gaining while loonie under pressure

The U.S. dollar is gaining as a Fed rate hike becomes more likely, but the loonie is flagging.

By Staff |October 28, 2016

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Which countries have the cheapest gas?

These days, filling up at the pump is relatively cheap. But which country offers the lowest prices?

By Staff |October 28, 2016

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Foreign vs. domestic condo buyers: who’s more active in GTA?

Foreign purchasers of condos represented 5% of all sales that have occurred within projects currently active in the GTA, says survey.

By Staff |October 28, 2016

2 min read

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Economic data: What to watch and what to do with it

Look for trends, not trades, in data

By Simon Doyle |October 28, 2016

8 min read

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Investors relieved (but cautious) on corporate profit upswing

When corporate profits are on the upswing, investors usually get excited. But these are not usual times.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |October 27, 2016

3 min read

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Why does Wallonia care so much?

The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Or in this case, the dissenting parliament gets the international limelight. In recent days, the Belgian region of Wallonia became known for stalling the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the EU and Canada. CETA is now on track again, but why the dissent? Read: Opportunity, not anarchy, […]

By Staff |October 27, 2016

1 min read

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Updated: National Bank to cut 600 employees, add 500

National Bank says it’s planning to cut 600 employees — and another 300 will be affected through “proactive reassignment and retirement programs” that will be implemented over at least a year — as it adapts to technological shifts in the banking industry. At the same time, the Montreal-based bank expects to fill at least 500 […]

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |October 27, 2016

2 min read

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How the U.S. election will impact currencies

As the U.S. election campaign comes to a close, keep an eye on global currency markets.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |October 27, 2016

3 min read

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Canadian healthcare comes up short

Universal healthcare is often touted as a perk of being Canadian. But for Canadian retirees — and for Canadian employees, for that matter — putting extra money aside for healthcare in another country might be a wise move. Although Canada spends more on healthcare than nearly all comparable countries, it ranks low in performance, finds […]

By Staff |October 27, 2016

1 min read

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Workers in for another year of modest salary gains

Non-unionized employees can expect an average raise of 2.2% next year, though that changes depending on region and industry.

By Staff |October 26, 2016

2 min read

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