Economic Indicators

Updated: National Bank to cut 600 employees, add 500

National Bank says it’s planning to cut 600 employees — and another 300 will be affected through “proactive reassignment and retirement programs” that will be implemented over at least a year — as it adapts to technological shifts in the banking industry. At the same time, the Montreal-based bank expects to fill at least 500 […]

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |October 27, 2016

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How the U.S. election will impact currencies

As the U.S. election campaign comes to a close, keep an eye on global currency markets.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |October 27, 2016

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Canadian healthcare comes up short

Universal healthcare is often touted as a perk of being Canadian. But for Canadian retirees — and for Canadian employees, for that matter — putting extra money aside for healthcare in another country might be a wise move. Although Canada spends more on healthcare than nearly all comparable countries, it ranks low in performance, finds […]

By Staff |October 27, 2016

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Workers in for another year of modest salary gains

Non-unionized employees can expect an average raise of 2.2% next year, though that changes depending on region and industry.

By Staff |October 26, 2016

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