Economic Indicators

Celebrate small biz week with clients

As small business week kicks off (October 14 – October 20), Ernst & Young is reminding everyone how important entrepreneurs are when it comes to stimulating economic growth in Canada. “Small businesses and entrepreneurs generate the big ideas that drive innovation and growth,” says Colleen McMorrow, Ernst & Young’s Canadian leader of entrepreneurial services. Read: […]

By Staff |October 15, 2012

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What to expect from U.S. earnings season

Thirty-five of the S&P 500 companies have reported third quarter results so far.

By David Andrews |October 15, 2012

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U.S. consumer sentiment surges: report

A monthly gauge of U.S. consumer sentiment jumped higher in early October, pushing past Wall Street’s expectations, says MarketWatch. Economists had told MarketWatch before the release of the data today that while the index jumped up to a final reading of 78.3 in September, the gauge should be sitting higher on average and would be […]

By Wire services |October 12, 2012

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Fed official proposes new U.S. bank cap

U.S. lawmakers are being urged by regulators to cap the size of banks based on the amount of their borrowing.

By Wire services |October 11, 2012

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