Economy

Markets to exhibit greater volatility: IIAC

Throughout the remainder of this year, equity and debt markets are expected to exhibit greater volatility, finds an IIAC release.

By Staff |September 29, 2015

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How could Canada’s next government support businesses?

Business leaders weigh in on measures the next government could implement to boost the country's growth.

By Staff |September 23, 2015

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Q3 retail sales data disappoints

Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.5% in July, to $43.3 billion.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |September 23, 2015

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Economy shows positive signs despite weakness in energy

RBC Economics downgraded its forecast for the Canadian economy due, primarily, to the ongoing weakness in the energy sector, according to an RBC report. Canada’s real GDP is projected to grow 1.2% in 2015, below the 1.8% forecast in June, and 2.2% in 2016 — 0.4% lower than earlier predictions. RBC says that, while Canada’s […]

By Staff |September 22, 2015

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