Economic Indicators

U.S. labour market improves

There’s more good news on the labour front in the U.S. today, as the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in nine months. New applications dropped by 23,000 to a seasonally adjusted 381,000, according to the Labor Department.

By Wire services |December 8, 2011

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Global recovery to remain polarized

The uneven global economic recovery will continue to create a two-speed world where emerging economies will persistently outpace those in the developed world.

By Vikram Barhat |December 6, 2011

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Strong Q3 growth likely unsustainable

Canada's economy bounced back to life in the third quarter after an unexpected dip during the spring that appears to have been primarily caused by temporary factors.

By Wire services |November 30, 2011

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China’s growth slows, spurring stimulus

While the markets are reacting positively to news that Europeans, North American and Japan’s central banks have made dollar swaps cheaper, less attention is being paid to a move by Chinese authorities to loosen monetary policy.

By Staff |November 30, 2011

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