Economic Indicators

Canadians increasingly optimistic about financial goals

Canadian investors are more optimistic about reaching their financial goals (85%) than last year (81%), even though 45% are concerned about the global economy, finds a survey by Franklin Templeton.

By Staff |May 20, 2015

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Concern about Canadian household debt levels overblown

There is little evidence that Canadian households are being irresponsible in taking on new debt.

By Staff |May 20, 2015

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Fed officials split over economic slowdown

Federal Reserve policymakers were divided at their April meeting over whether the economy's winter weakness was temporary or might last longer.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |May 20, 2015

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Consider emerging market debt, equities

Some emerging market debt and equity markets look promising.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |May 14, 2015

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