Economy

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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