Economic Indicators

Faceoff: Keynes versus Hayek

Can governments fix a financial slump? Or does that drive nations deeper into debt?

By Kanupriya Vashisht |March 1, 2012

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U.S. consumer confidence rises dramatically

A private research group says that U.S. consumer confidence in February rose dramatically to the highest level since a year ago when the U.S. economy's outlook started to look brighter before souring again.

By Wire services |February 28, 2012

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Greek bail-out: Opportunity over risk

Angela Merkel warned the German parliament that putting Greece in a position where it must leave the euro would have “incalculable” consequences, prior to her vote today on a second Greek rescue package alongside a restructuring of Athens’ sovereign debt.

By Staff |February 27, 2012

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Carney warns on debt, again

Canadian household indebtedness, as measured by the ratio of household debt to personal disposable income, currently stands at 153% and is expected to continue to rise.

By Vikram Barhat |February 23, 2012

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