Economic Indicators

Europe tops housing among bank concerns

While there is a prevailing sense of caution among Canada's big banks over the domestic real estate market, it's the situation in Europe that's keeping the CEOs awake at night.

By Vikram Barhat |January 10, 2012

2 min read

U.S. jobs picture improves

A burst of hiring in December pushed the U.S. unemployment rate to its lowest level in nearly three years, giving the economy a boost at the end of 2011.

By Wire services |January 6, 2012

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Unemployment rate rises despite jobs growth

Canada's economy began creating jobs again in December after two consecutive months of declines, but it was not enough to keep the unemployment rate from edging up a notch to 7.5%.

By Wire services |January 6, 2012

3 min read

Equity markets will bounce back in 2012

Expect 2012 to mark a turnaround in equity markets and for opportunistic investors to reap the rewards. Smart investors will make money.

By Don Reed |December 29, 2011

4 min read