Economy

U.S. private sector adds fewer jobs

The U.S. private sector job growth slowed in March. The sector added only 158,000 jobs, compared to the 205,000 economists had predicted, reports ft.com. This may be a sign that labour market growth has eased. Read more. Also read: Gains in housing, manufacturing propel U.S. economy U.S. cities experience real estate boom U.S. monthly unemployment […]

April 4, 2013

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McIntyre bullish on equities

Investors seeking capital preservation over growth should rethink that strategy, because opportunities lie elsewhere.

By Jacqueline Louie |April 3, 2013

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Manufacturing business conditions deteriorate

The RBC Canadian Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (RBC PMI) fell below the 50.0 no-change mark that separates growth from contraction in March.

By Staff |April 2, 2013

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Companies invest in communities despite uncertain economy

A majority (85%) of Canadian companies have maintained or even increased their community investment budgets despite the uncertain economic climate of the past five years, finds The Conference Board of Canada. “The community investment sector in Canada appears to be largely recession-proof,” says Michael Bassett, Senior Research Associate. “Corporate values and tradition, as well as […]

By Staff |April 2, 2013

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