Economic Indicators

Buying a home falling out of favour

Getting an extra job, deferring retirement saving, cutting back on healthy food and running up credit card debt are some of the sacrifices 52% of Americans have had to make to cover their rent or mortgages.

By Staff |June 4, 2014

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Accountants positive about economy

More than half of surveyed Canadian senior professional accountants (55%) are optimistic about economic prospects over the next 12 months, an increase from 34% in Q4 2013, says CPA Canada Business Monitor.

By Staff |June 4, 2014

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Domestic funds flat in May

After a rally in natural resources that boosted domestic equity funds’ performance in early 2014, results were flat in May

By Staff |June 4, 2014

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Why Canada isn’t a global energy leader

There needs to be action on four fronts if Canada’s oil and gas industry is to success globally, say industry experts.

By Staff |June 2, 2014

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