Economy

Economic Indicators

Fitch hints at UK downgrade

Fitch Ratings is lowering its outlook for the United Kingdom, indicating a ratings downgrade may be coming.

By Wire services |March 15, 2012

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Hope for the Canadian job market

Statistic Canada’s Labour Market Survey results indicate that Canada's job market is still struggling for growth, but a glimmer of hope has been seen by Randstad Canada, the country's leader for staffing, recruitment and HR Services.

March 12, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Expect “transformational” budget: PwC

The budget for 2012 is expected to address Canada’s current fiscal situation and put forth changes to Canada's Economic Action Plan, according to the PwC.

By Staff |March 8, 2012

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Bank stands pat on rates

Surprising virtually no one, the Bank of Canada will maintain its target overnight rate at 1%. The corresponding bank rate will remain at 1.25% and the deposit rate will still be 0.75%.

March 8, 2012

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U.S. consumer confidence rises dramatically

A private research group says that U.S. consumer confidence in February rose dramatically to the highest level since a year ago when the U.S. economy's outlook started to look brighter before souring again.

By Wire services |February 28, 2012

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Greek bail-out: Opportunity over risk

Angela Merkel warned the German parliament that putting Greece in a position where it must leave the euro would have “incalculable” consequences, prior to her vote today on a second Greek rescue package alongside a restructuring of Athens’ sovereign debt.

By Staff |February 27, 2012

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Economy

Fitch hints at UK downgrade

Hope for the Canadian job market

Expect “transformational” budget: PwC

Bank stands pat on rates

Emerging markets have room to grow

Eurozone must strengthen defenses: G20

Faceoff: Keynes versus Hayek

U.S. consumer confidence rises dramatically

Greek bail-out: Opportunity over risk

Carney warns on debt, again