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Why to leave rate-sensitive sectors now

Central banks have made rates so low that rate-sensitive sectors are at risk.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |October 13, 2016

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Hot housing market still sizzles in third quarter

Is your client looking for a deal on a home? In recent weeks, finding the right digs at the right price may have been more challenging than expected. That’s because, says Royal LePage’s house price survey, the Canadian housing market continues to grow. Vancouver leads the way, with year-over-year home prices increasing by more than […]

By Staff |October 13, 2016

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Canadian economy more vulnerable than in 2007-2008

Canada's private sector, in our view, is essentially tapped out.

By Staff |October 12, 2016

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Loonie expected to decline on U.S. election, no matter the winner

What's in store if Clinton wins? Or Trump?

By Simon Doyle |October 12, 2016

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