Economic Indicators

Global real estate remains attractive

Cross border and domestic capital will continue to expand its allocation to global real estate as a result of the benign economic environment.

By Staff |August 4, 2015

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Recession would be short-lived

The Canadian economy contracted in Q1 2015. But investors shouldn't fear a prolonged reccession, if one occurs.

By Staff |July 29, 2015

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Commodity prices shaky

Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index has rebounded by 9.5% since March lows were recorded. But, they pulled back in early July.

By Staff |July 27, 2015

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Are balanced budgets still good policy?

With the recent Bank of Canada rate cut, policymakers have little wiggle room left in the way of monetary policy as a tool for boosting growth. Read more.

By Staff |July 23, 2015

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U.S. home sales jump 3.2%

In June, Americans bought homes at the fastest rate recorded in more than eight years.

July 22, 2015

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Harder housing correction possible following rate cut

If homes in Toronto and Vancouver become more expensive, the chances of a harder correction go up. That's because demand will fade as many buyers get priced out of the market.

By Suzanne Sharma |July 16, 2015

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BoC cuts rate to 0.5%

The Bank of Canada is lowering its target for the overnight rate to 0.5%. The bank rate is correspondingly 0.75% and the deposit rate is 0.25%.

July 15, 2015

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Fed says no rate hike yet

Federal Reserve policymakers last month saw signs that the economy was healing after its winter slump but still wanted more signs of improvement before they began raising interest rates.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |July 8, 2015

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An expensive lesson in how not to prospect

It wasn't a robocall, but a federal judge left a message anyway for companies July 7 when he awarded nearly $230,000 to a Texas woman, finding that a cable company crossed the line when it harassed her with 153 robocalls even after she complained.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |July 8, 2015

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Cost of post-secondary degree to hit $150K by 2031: TD

Further, 29% of parents with children under the age of 18 aren't saving for their child's education.

By Staff |July 7, 2015

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