Economy

U.S. home construction dips following October’s surge

Builders pulled back on constructing homes in November, after ground breakings surged in October to the strongest pace in more than nine years.

By Josh Boak, The Associated Press |December 16, 2016

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Amid trade pressures, Chinese leaders set path for 2017

Chinese leaders have set economic goals for 2017, and they've taken geopolitical risks into consideration.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |December 16, 2016

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How asset managers are adapting to fragile bond liquidity

Liquidity is a key vulnerability

By Simon Doyle |December 15, 2016

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Income tax reductions a holiday present for Quebecers?

Quebec residents are in full holiday shopping mode. But a comparison of rates shows that sales taxes are higher in that province than in most others, as well as higher than taxes in bordering American states.

By Staff |December 15, 2016

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