Economic Indicators

Economic Indicators

It’s time for a ‘flipping tax’ on foreign investors

CIBC's Benjamin Tal says that could cool Vancouver's housing market.

By Chris Sorensen, Maclean's |May 18, 2016

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Canada could adapt to negative rates: BoC

It’s long been accepted that interest rates can’t fall below zero. But central banks across the globe are testing that theory.

By Staff |May 17, 2016

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Trudeau announces changes to EI for 3 regions

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced changes to provide extended EI benefits in three regions.

By Staff |May 16, 2016

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Canadians to spend money close to home this summer

58% will travel within Canada or their home province.

By Staff |May 13, 2016

1 min read

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First estimate of Fort Mac losses as high as $45 million

The initial estimate from the wildfire is $35 million to $45 million

|May 11, 2016

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Oil patch money troubles going to get worse

Consumer insolvencies have jumped in provinces affected by the energy sector downturn and it could keep going up.

By Staff |May 11, 2016

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B.C. mining facing another rough year

Commodity prices have been dropping for the past five years, pressuring B.C. mining budgets and operations.

By Staff |May 11, 2016

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Income boost helps some Canadians buy homes

Canadian households’ financial capacity to purchase property improved in the third quarter of 2015, following deterioration in the previous three months.

By Staff |May 11, 2016

1 min read

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Skill, scale, and luck in active management

How much of performance is really alpha? We report from the CFA Institute conference in Montreal.

By Staff |May 11, 2016

1 min read

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How aging populations are affecting global growth

Global growth has decelerated in the post-recession era, and changing demographics are a key factor.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |May 10, 2016

2 min read

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