Economic Indicators

Eurozone headed for a split

The eurozone's days are numbered and it's a matter of time before the common currency falls apart. The latest escalation in the eurozone debt crisis is seen by industry experts as the beginning of the end.

By Vikram Barhat |November 11, 2011

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Rate hikes may mean half million foreclosures

Over 600,000 Canadians will struggle to make their mortgage payments if their rates rise by just 1%, according to the seventh Annual State of the Residential Mortgage Market report by the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP).

By Staff |November 9, 2011

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U.S. generates 80,000 jobs in October

The U.S. jobs crisis may be easing slightly on the strength of a fourth straight month of modest hiring and a dip in the unemployment rate.

By Wire services |November 4, 2011

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Greek referendum causing havoc

Tuesday saw global markets take a dive on fears the proposed Greek referendum will lead to a messy debt default.

By Staff |November 1, 2011

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Emerging markets back on top

The market reaction to the recent EU summit has been cheerful and the euphoria was felt across the world including in emerging markets. Cautious optimism continues to be the preferred approach for many others.

By Vikram Barhat |October 28, 2011

4 min read

Europe remains a global challenge

If there is one upside to the European sovereign debt crisis, it may be that it allows the U.S. to look quite good in comparison. A "there but by the Grace of God" sense was in full display among the speakers at the recent CFA Institute Conference in Boston, Mass.

By Vikram Barhat |October 20, 2011

3 min read

Inflation in the pipeline

There are signs that inflationary pressures could be building in the U.S. economy, as the cost of gas and food rose for companies in September, according to the latest data from the U.S. Labour Department.

By Wire services |October 18, 2011

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Eurozone headed for a split

Rate hikes may mean half million foreclosures

U.S. generates 80,000 jobs in October

Greek referendum causing havoc

IMF warns Canada

Emerging markets back on top

Canadians tighten purse strings

Europe remains a global challenge

Inflation in the pipeline

Only structural change can heal global system