Economic Indicators

The market’s rigged, says former top U.S. official

The United States’ political, legal, financial and economic systems are rigged in favour of the financial elite, argues a former top official.

By Dean DiSpalatro |October 1, 2015

5 min read

Economic Indicators

Canadian manufacturing woes continue

Canadian manufacturers indicated further deterioration in overall business conditions during September, with output, new business and employment levels all falling since the previous month, according to the RBC PMI for September.

By Staff |October 1, 2015

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Economy more productive than you think, says expert

Canada ranks highest when it comes to productivity, out of the G7 countries, says market expert.

September 30, 2015

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Markets to exhibit greater volatility: IIAC

Throughout the remainder of this year, equity and debt markets are expected to exhibit greater volatility, finds an IIAC release.

By Staff |September 29, 2015

2 min read

Economy shows positive signs despite weakness in energy

RBC Economics downgraded its forecast for the Canadian economy due, primarily, to the ongoing weakness in the energy sector, according to an RBC report. Canada’s real GDP is projected to grow 1.2% in 2015, below the 1.8% forecast in June, and 2.2% in 2016 — 0.4% lower than earlier predictions. RBC says that, while Canada’s […]

By Staff |September 22, 2015

4 min read

Economic Indicators

The market’s rigged, says former top U.S. official

Canadian manufacturing woes continue

Economy more productive than you think, says expert

Markets to exhibit greater volatility: IIAC

How could Canada’s next government support businesses?

Q3 retail sales data disappoints

Economy shows positive signs despite weakness in energy

Canadian companies you should watch

Now’s the time to overweight corporate bonds

Canada’s business environment ranks 9th, study says