Economic Indicators

Investing outlook as U.S.-China trade tensions continue

As global trade tensions continue to take centre stage, there are three events to monitor when it comes to U.S.-China relations, in particular. In a PineBridge Investments post, economist Paul Hsiao says the first event is the comment period for U.S. tariff-related public hearings (ending Sept. 5). His base case is for the hearings to have little […]

By Staff |August 27, 2018

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Optimism in Canadian automotive sector despite Trump tariff threats

A potential trade deal between the U.S. and Mexico has been greeted with cautious optimism in the Canadian automotive sector despite renewed threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on the industry. Trump said Monday the U.S. and Mexico had reached a bilateral “understanding” on a trade agreement that could replace the existing […]

By The Canadian Press |August 27, 2018

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Canadians’ cannabis spending increases 1.2% in Q2

For investors interested in cannabis, StatsCan figures provide insight on consumption and retail prices, which are increasing and decreasing, respectively. Read: Finding value amid the cannabis confusion Canadian household expenditures on cannabis for both medical and non-medical use increased 1.2% in the second quarter, reports StatsCan. This follows an increase of 1.4% in the first quarter. […]

By Staff |August 27, 2018

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