Economic Indicators

Investors misguided about Russia

With its $2-trillion economy, Russia is among the world’s top ten markets.

By Vikram Barhat |April 8, 2013

3 min read

U.S. private sector adds fewer jobs

The U.S. private sector job growth slowed in March. The sector added only 158,000 jobs, compared to the 205,000 economists had predicted, reports ft.com. This may be a sign that labour market growth has eased. Read more. Also read: Gains in housing, manufacturing propel U.S. economy U.S. cities experience real estate boom U.S. monthly unemployment […]

April 4, 2013

1 min read

McIntyre bullish on equities

Investors seeking capital preservation over growth should rethink that strategy, because opportunities lie elsewhere.

By Jacqueline Louie |April 3, 2013

3 min read

Manufacturing business conditions deteriorate

The RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (RBC PMI) fell below the 50.0 no-change mark that separates growth from contraction in March.

By Staff |April 2, 2013

2 min read