Economic Indicators

Growth will tail off in second half: CIBC

The North American economy may be advancing at present, but there is a real risk that policymakers will get the timing wrong, withdraw stimulus and choke off growth, according to economists at CIBC World Markets. Government spending and record low interest rates may be all that’s keeping the economy growing at this point in the […]

By Steven Lamb |January 14, 2010

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Real estate rebounds, but no bubble yet: Scotia

The global housing market that plunged the world economy into recession continues to recover, according to a report by Scotia Economics. In fact, the recovery appears to be gaining momentum. The Global Real Estate Trends report points out policy-makers around the world have chipped in to make the rebound possible, with central banks ensuring low […]

By Steven Lamb |January 11, 2010

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2010: A realistic odyssey

Canadians are generally optimistic about the economy in 2010. According to POLLARA’s survey of more than 4,200 Canadians, 54% expect that the Canadian economy will improve this year, compared with only 20% in 2009, said Michael Marzolini, chair of POLLARA, speaking at the Economic Club of Toronto (ECOT) recently. But while Canadians might be optimistic, […]

By Brooke Smith |January 7, 2010

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Canadians cautious in spending, investing

The sluggish economic recovery and the roaring stock market returns of 2009 have left Canadians unsure of what comes next. Optimism toward the economy appears to be growing, but many remain cautious in both their spending and their investing habits. Canadians are evenly split on their views of the economy, with 51% saying it’s in […]

By Steven Lamb |January 4, 2010

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