Economy

U.S. retail sales jump, surprising economists

American consumers ramped up their spending last month in a sign of robust health heading into the crucial holiday shopping season.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |November 15, 2016

4 min read

How geopolitics is affecting emerging markets

Developed markets are decelerating—despite years of central banks trying to boost these economies through quantitative easing and monetary policy—but emerging markets are growing.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |November 15, 2016

5 min read

Vancouver holds on to top spot in economic growth

Vancouver will be the fastest growing metropolitan economy in the country this year and next, according to a report by the Conference Board of Canada. Meanwhile, Victoria is poised to expand at its fastest rate this year since 2007. “While Vancouver’s economy is forecast to slow next year, partly due to federal and provincial government […]

By Staff |November 14, 2016

2 min read

December Fed hike still a “strong” possibility

President-elect Donald Trump may have beat the odds in this week's election, but that hasn't swayed the U.S. Federal Reserve.

By Staff |November 11, 2016

2 min read