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Uncertain U.S. economy hurts Ontario

Today’s U.S. election matters to Ontario almost as much as it does to Americans, according to the Conference Board of Canada. This is because Ontario’s dependence on the U.S. has left it vulnerable to a slow economic recovery. Read: What to watch during the U.S. election The province’s trade relies on large firms, intra-firm trade […]

By Staff |November 6, 2012

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Who will win tonight?

If you’re anxiously awaiting election results, the Washington Post has a comprehensive election watch map. According to our dual-citizen executive editor Phil Porado, they’ve got the best election coverage in the country. Check it out here.

By Staff |November 6, 2012

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Canadians stressed about economy, finances

The instability in today’s economy is contributing to high stress levels in Canadians. A majority (90%) of 18 to 24-year-olds, and 72% of older adults are feeling overwhelmed, finds a Sun Life survey. Read: How to answer 5 tough economic questions Finances and work are also sources of anxiety, as well as personal relationships and […]

By Staff |November 5, 2012

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Large cap managers underperform

It was a good news/bad news story in the third quarter of 2012. The good news is the S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 7.0% – the largest quarterly increase since the fourth quarter of 2010, reports Russell Investments. The bad news is only 18% of large cap managers in Canada outperformed the benchmark Index – the […]

By Staff |November 1, 2012

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Canada won’t see U.S.-style housing meltdown

There are several factors that raise concerns about Canada’s housing market, including sky-high prices in some cities. However, Canada is still sheltered from a U.S.-style meltdown, finds a report from CIBC World Markets. “House prices in Canada will probably fall in the coming year or two, but any comparison to the American market of 2006 […]

By Staff |October 30, 2012

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Toronto to see property value increases

Toronto homeowners will see the assessed value of their property increase by an average of 5.5% in 2013, according to Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s (MPAC). Read: Housing prices up, sales down “Residential property values have increased by an average of approximately 22.8% in Toronto since 2008,” says Joe Regina, municipal relations account manager in MPAC’s […]

By Staff |October 26, 2012

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Will the U.S. election impact the economy?

CFA Institute members were asked whether the U.S. presidential race would have an impact on the economy. The votes have been tallied and the answer is yes, by a near landslide—80% believe the election will impact the U.S. economy. But whether for better or worse is still anybody’s guess. Read: Obama, Romney target U.S. taxes […]

By Staff |October 26, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Uncertain U.S. economy hurts Ontario

Who will win tonight?

Canadians stressed about economy, finances

Large cap managers underperform

Underweight cyclical stocks

Canada won’t see U.S.-style housing meltdown

Scotiabank commodity index snaps back

Toronto to see property value increases

U.S. GDP rises 2%

Will the U.S. election impact the economy?