Economy

Gates tops billionaires list, Buffett gains

There are 268 new billionaires on the planet, swelling the ranks of the ultra-rich to 1,645, says Forbes.

By Staff |March 5, 2014

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Will you pay for privacy?

Privacy is becoming a luxury good, says Julia Angwin in the New York Times. She spent more than US$2,200 trying to protect her privacy last year.

By Staff |March 5, 2014

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BoC sets overnight rate and weighs in on housing

The Bank of Canada is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1%. The bank rate is 1 .25% and the deposit rate is 0.75%.

By Staff |March 5, 2014

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2 reasons Canada will lag this year

Housing and retail sales will weigh on Canada.

By Dean DiSpalatro |March 4, 2014

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