Economic Indicators

U.S. new home sales tumble in January

Americans stepped back from buying new homes in January, as purchases plunged sharply in western states where prices are typically higher.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |February 24, 2016

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Alberta to get $250-million stabilization payment

Faced with plunging oil prices and employment levels, Alberta will get at $250-million boost from the federal fiscal stabilization program.

By Staff |February 23, 2016

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McKinsey’s Dominic Barton to lead economic growth council

As part of a federal growth strategy, Morneau announced the appointment of McKinsey's Dominic Barton as chairman of a new Advisory Council on Economic Growth.

By Staff |February 22, 2016

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U.S. Fed official to deliver plan to splinter big banks

The new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is aiming to break up big banks in the U.S.

By Staff |February 19, 2016

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