Economic Indicators

Global markets are a distorted mess: Panel

The global economy is being run very poorly, says experts. Things are so bad that portfolio managers will need to build bomb shelters to keep assets safe.

By Vikram Barhat |May 9, 2013

3 min read

What appliance won’t U.S. homebuyers live without?

U.S. homebuyers are demanding one major item before finalizing their purchases — gas heaters. In fact, they’re asking sellers to switch the underground oil tanks found in many properties to gas, reports ft.com. And with the housing market on the rebound, with more people buying, this request is altering the U.S. energy landscape. Read more. […]

May 8, 2013

1 min read

What’s in store for retail property?

The growing trend of consumers shopping online could put pressure on retail property, but the outlook is still strong due to the sheer volume of retailers coming into our market.

By Suzanne Sharma |May 8, 2013

2 min read

Canada and U.S. to boost R&D relationship

Canada's minister of state met leaders in the U.S. to discuss science and innovation policies.

By Staff |May 3, 2013

1 min read