Economy

Economic Indicators

Stakeholders weigh in on Canada Job Grant

The HRSDC says there’s widespread support for the labour program.

By Staff |July 26, 2013

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Canadian biz owners optimistic

Small business confidence increased in July.

By Staff |July 25, 2013

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DTCC to buy Omego from Reuters

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation plans to buy out the remaining 50% of Omego which it doesn’t own, reports the Financial Times.

By Staff |July 25, 2013

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Nasdaq earnings lower than expected

Nasdaq’s second-quarter earnings were depressed by loss of market share for U.S. equity transactions and costs incurred trying to expand into data and fixed income trading, reports the Financial Times.

By Staff |July 25, 2013

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U.S. new home sales rise

Sales of new single-family houses in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 497,000.

By Staff |July 25, 2013

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Canadian firms aren’t competing globally

Only one-sixth of Canadian firms adopt an innovation strategy that focuses on competing in international markets. Lack of funding is the biggest challenge.

By Staff |July 17, 2013

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Carney against extra QE

The minutes of Mark Carney’s first Bank of England policy meeting show the vote to stay the course with QE was unanimous.

By Staff |July 17, 2013

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BoC rate stays at 1%

The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1.25% and the deposit rate is 0.75%.

By Staff |July 17, 2013

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