Economic Indicators

Sales of new U.S. homes up in September; August numbers revised

U.S. sales of new homes were nearly flat in September, after the government sharply revised downward what was initially an August surge in buying.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |October 24, 2014

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BoC delays press conference due to shooting in Parliament

As Parliament Hill and much of downtown Ottawa are in lockdown, the Bank of Canada is delaying its press conference on the October Monetary Policy Report.

By Staff |October 22, 2014

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U.S. consumer spending posts tiny rise in September

U.S. consumer prices edged up slightly in September, with the overall increase held back by a third straight monthly decline in gasoline prices.

By Staff |October 22, 2014

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9 considerations for successful business owners

Most Canadian business owners are concerned with being able to retire, as well as managing cash flow in profitable and challenging times.

By Staff |October 22, 2014

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