Economy

2014 will be better: Tal

There's good news on the horizon, says CIBC World Markets' deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal.

By Staff |October 30, 2013

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Canada’s homes too expensive

The Canadian housing market is less affordable than it has been in the last 25 years, finds Desjardins Group Economic Studies.

By Staff |October 29, 2013

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U.S. home prices rise

U.S. home prices increased 12.8% year-over-year in August, finds data from S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. On a monthly basis, home prices were up1.3% in August. Las Vegas led the cities with an increase of 2.9%–its highest since August 2004. Detroit and Los Angeles followed with gains of 2%. Read: New home sales in Toronto hit […]

By Staff |October 29, 2013

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Banks step forward for financial crisis settlement talks

In light of JPMorgan’s $13 billion tentative settlement deal, global banks are approaching the New York attorney general about negotiating settlements their own charges, reports the Financial Times.

By Staff |October 28, 2013

1 min read