Economic Indicators

Economy shows positive signs despite weakness in energy

RBC Economics downgraded its forecast for the Canadian economy due, primarily, to the ongoing weakness in the energy sector, according to an RBC report. Canada’s real GDP is projected to grow 1.2% in 2015, below the 1.8% forecast in June, and 2.2% in 2016 — 0.4% lower than earlier predictions. RBC says that, while Canada’s […]

By Staff |September 22, 2015

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Canadian companies you should watch

What do an online retailer, a solar panel manufacturer, and staffing agency have in common? They're some of the fastest-growing companies in Canada.

By Staff |September 21, 2015

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Now’s the time to overweight corporate bonds

Thursday’s rate announcement kept bond markets under a 0.25% regime, making it an ideal time to own higher yielding issues.

By Melissa Shin |September 21, 2015

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Canada’s business environment ranks 9th, study says

Canada ranks 9th among the 60-largest economies in the world, says a study by Grant Thornton.

By Staff |September 21, 2015

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