Economic Indicators

Economic Indicators

What’s up with housing?

National home sales were little changed February.

By Staff |March 17, 2014

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Avoid these crony-capitalist nations

The Economist has delved into the world of crony-capitalism, where powerful friends and a flexible set of morals can help the unscrupulous amass wealth.

By Staff |March 17, 2014

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UBS traders tried to rig Hong Kong rate

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority says UBS traders tried to manipulate the city’s benchmark interest rate between 2006 and 2009, Bloomberg reports.

By Staff |March 17, 2014

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BoC considers loonie exchange-rigging

The Bank of Canada is looking into whether the way the Canadian dollar is benchmarked can be manipulated.

By Staff |March 14, 2014

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One in five foreclosed U.S. homes is a zombie

Zombie homes—houses that are sitting empty and uncared for—make up 20% of those in the foreclosure processes, says RealtyTrac.

By Staff |March 14, 2014

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Have a smooth business trip

Every businessperson has his or her share of airport horror stories. Missed connections, flights delayed for hours or cancelled outright, and other indignities, are all risks.

By Staff |March 14, 2014

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Once hackers, now billionaires

Did you know the creator of WhatsApp, the popular smartphone messaging service, was a hacker?

By Staff |March 14, 2014

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Another major law firm to collapse

A confidential source cited by the Legal Post says Deloitte has studied the Canadian law industry and concluded a major Canadian law firm will bite the dust this year.

By Staff |March 14, 2014

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