Economy

Economic Indicators

No surprises in 2014

Economy to remain flat next year

December 10, 2013

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Why invest in bargain retailers?

Canada is turning into a discount nation.

By Staff |December 9, 2013

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Housing starts stabilizing

Housing starts fell in November, but long-term trend positive.

By Staff |December 9, 2013

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Low-wage jobs new normal in U.S.

The American economy took a turn for the worse in 1974 and the downward trend continues to this day, according to Harold Meyerson of the The American Prospect.

By Staff |December 9, 2013

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Strong U.S. data means taper talk likely

U.S. economic data took a turn up this past week, increasing the likelihood of quantitative tapering sooner rather than later.

By Gareth Watson |December 6, 2013

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Four housing markets to watch in 2014

This year was full of pleasant surprises in Canada’s housing market as sales recovered from the more stringent mortgage rules introduced by the federal government in 2012, says Sal Guatieri, senior BMO economist in a special report.

By Staff |December 6, 2013

2 min read

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Cameron says kids should learn Mandarin

Forget French or German, UK Prime Minister David Cameron says children should learn Mandarin in school, the Financial Times reports.

By Staff |December 5, 2013

1 min read

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Russell Investments launches new conservative funds

Russell Investments Canada has launched the Russell Focused Global Equity Pool and Russell Focused Global Equity Class, expanding its range of funds with global stocks emphasizing defensive and value-oriented names.

By Staff |December 5, 2013

1 min read

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Quebec’s mining rules spook investors

Uncertainty about protected areas and environmental restrictions, combined with increased regulation and tax changes, has damaged Quebec’s mining, says a report by the Fraser Institute.

By Staff |December 5, 2013

2 min read

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Trends to watch in 2014

Quantitative easing, smart growth in Asia and potential deflation in the Eurozone will be the topics to watch in 2014, says Manulife in its annual year-ahead report.

By Staff |December 5, 2013

2 min read

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