Economy

Base metals will bounce back

Base metals are struggling, but long-term forecasts are positive.

By Dean DiSpalatro |March 28, 2013

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UK mortgage scheme could drive up home prices

Officials from Britain’s Office for Budget Responsibility say a newly announced mortgage guarantee scheme risks driving up home prices, reports ft.com. The Help to Buy scheme was proposed as part of last week’s Budget. Its goal is to decrease the shortage in housing, and increase the supply of low-deposit mortgages for creditworthy borrowers. Read more. […]

March 27, 2013

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Personal debt levels are high: CICA

Three-quarters of executive chartered accountants believe the high level of personal debt among Canadians is hurting the economy.

By Staff |March 26, 2013

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U.S. cities experience real estate boom

What’s behind America’s real estate boom? College-educated professionals, says Forbes. These people want to live in urban areas close to shopping and entertainment. This is why homebuilders are focusing on the downtown cores of American cities, including Denver, CO, and Birmingham, Ala. Both cities have experienced population, job and economic growth. And these are some […]

March 26, 2013

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