Economy

Ontario backs away from PRPPs

It looks like Ontario has put a roadblock up against Ottawa’s proposed pension reforms, pushing instead for changes to the CPP.

By Tammy Burns |March 28, 2012

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U.S. homebuilder signals recovery

There are signs of a recovery in the U.S. housing market, as homebuilder Lennar posted a first-quarter profit of 8 cents a share, well above analyst consensus.

March 28, 2012

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U.S. durable goods orders rebound

In another positive sign for the U.S. economy, durable goods orders rose last month, boosted by business investment, despite a reduction in the investment tax credit.

By Wire services |March 28, 2012

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Investor confidence improves

Investor confidence was up in March, with North America driving the lead, according to the latest State Street Investor Confidence Index (ICI).

By Staff |March 27, 2012

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Boost in U.S. job market won’t last: Bernanke

The U.S. unemployment rate may have fallen from 9.1% to 8.3% over the past six months, but more must be done to cement the U.S. economic recovery, according to Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.

March 27, 2012

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North American consumer confidence rises

Economic anxiety knows no borders, as Canadians and Americans share similar concerns about jobs and personal finance, according to the RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook and RBC U.S. Consumer Outlook Index.

March 22, 2012

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Politicians won’t fix Ontario’s finances: CFIB

Ontario’s small business owners are “angry and frustrated” that the province’s politicians appear unable to balance the budget, according to a survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

March 20, 2012

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U.S. growth will boost Canada: RBC

Canada's economy may have grown at a moderate pace last year, but it’s poised for a year of solid growth in 2012, according to the latest RBC Economic Outlook issued by RBC Economics Research.

By Vikram Barhat |March 20, 2012

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Consumers remain wary

Canadians' consumer confidence is in a holding pattern as many continue to keep a tight hold of their purse strings, according to the latest consumer confidence survey by TNS.

By Vikram Barhat |March 15, 2012

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Debt limits raised for territories

In the U.S., limits on government debt result in dramatic political showdowns, full of threats to shut down government services and haggling over social programs. In Canada, the debt ceiling is raised by fiat, at least in the case of the territories.

By Staff |March 15, 2012

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