Economic Indicators

Economic Indicators

What are the best places for business in Canada?

Many advisors will nod in recognition when they see their home towns touted on the list.

By PROFITguide |July 14, 2016

2 min read

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Gas price jump boosts U.S. producer prices

Prices charged by U.S. producers rose in June at the fastest pace in 13 months, reflecting a big jump in the price of gasoline and other energy products.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |July 14, 2016

2 min read

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CPP expansion will do little to boost rate of return

Younger workers in particular will still receive a meagre rate of return from their CPP contributions at 2.5%.

By Staff |July 14, 2016

2 min read

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Are Canadian bonds your best choice?

While interest rates are low, equities will continue to suffer.

July 14, 2016

2 min read

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Canada’s financial centres could rise to global prominence

Financial services activity in each of the four cities is different, resulting in different areas of expertise that mirror their respective regional economies.

By Staff |July 13, 2016

4 min read

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Don’t compare the booms in Toronto, Vancouver real estate

“You can’t include Toronto in the same discussion that you include Vancouver, because the situations are dramatically different," warns Royal LePage President Phil Soper.

By Jessica Bruno |July 13, 2016

4 min read