Economy

Low-wage jobs new normal in U.S.

The American economy took a turn for the worse in 1974 and the downward trend continues to this day, according to Harold Meyerson of the The American Prospect.

By Staff |December 9, 2013

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Strong U.S. data means taper talk likely

U.S. economic data took a turn up this past week, increasing the likelihood of quantitative tapering sooner rather than later.

By Gareth Watson |December 6, 2013

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Four housing markets to watch in 2014

This year was full of pleasant surprises in Canada’s housing market as sales recovered from the more stringent mortgage rules introduced by the federal government in 2012, says Sal Guatieri, senior BMO economist in a special report.

By Staff |December 6, 2013

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Cameron says kids should learn Mandarin

Forget French or German, UK Prime Minister David Cameron says children should learn Mandarin in school, the Financial Times reports.

By Staff |December 5, 2013

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