Economic Indicators

Op-Ed: Volatility’s antidote is U.S. economic growth

Those questioning what the Fed will do with the trillions of dollars worth of bonds and mortgage-backed securities it bought during QE got their answer this morning.

By Philip Porado |October 30, 2014

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Holiday retail sales expected to grow 3.3%: EY

Canadian holiday retail sales are expected to grow 3.3%, over the weak 2013 holiday season, EY says.

By Staff |October 30, 2014

2 min read

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Where to find investment risk

Geopolitical tension can be a major investment risk.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |October 30, 2014

2 min read

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Fed ends QE, sticks to interest rate plans

The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee has decided to stand pat on interest rates.

By Staff |October 29, 2014

2 min read

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Countries with the cheapest property values are…

You won’t find Canada on the list of the top 10 countries offering cheap property.

By Staff |October 29, 2014

1 min read

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Will new U.S. mortgage rules drive economic recovery?

Borrowers will no longer be required to make a 20% down payment, which reverses a rule that was implemented after the crisis to limit risky lending.

By Suzanne Sharma |October 29, 2014

2 min read

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U.S. consumer confidence rebounds

U.S. consumer confidence recouped all of the ground lost in September and a little bit more, with the Conference Board’s measure rising to a post-recession high of 94.5 in October.

By Staff |October 28, 2014

1 min read