Economy

Cliff hanger: talks stall in Washington

Clients are asking you about the fiscal cliff, so here's some tips for dealing with their worries.

December 7, 2012

6 min read

U.S. entitlements and CEO confidence top concerns: BMO expert

CEO confidence is lagging in the United States, a worrisome trend as the mood in the corner offices of America’s big firms has historically been a very good predictor of employment growth.

By Dean DiSpalatro |December 6, 2012

3 min read

Hedge funds face higher costs: Ernst & Young

Nearly 60% of hedge fund managers in North America say the cost of business has increased in the past year. However, there continues to be a disparity between managers’ and investors’ views about what costs should be borne by the fund, according to a recent Ernst & Young survey.

By Staff |December 6, 2012

2 min read

U.S. housing surge will help Canada

Four years into a recession being touted as the worst since the ’30s, the U.S. housing sector is giving markets something to smile about. Between August and September 2012, housing starts leapt 15% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 872,000, the biggest surge since July 2008. Read: Slow and steady U.S. hops over Canada […]

By Suzanne Sharma |December 6, 2012

3 min read