Economy

Bet on smaller Asian countries

Major Asian markets will continue to falter this year, says Raymond Chan of Hamon Investment Group. But there are opportunities on the continent.

October 2, 2012

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Canadian manufacturing slumps again

Canada’s manufacturing sector lost momentum again in September, moving from 53.0 in August to 52.4 on RBC’s index. This is the weakest pace of expansion recorded since March. Read: Canadian manufacturing remains stable Key findings include: Read: High paying jobs drive growth: CIBC “While it hasn’t been entirely smooth sailing for Canada’s broader economy in […]

By Staff |October 1, 2012

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U.S. housing sector to grow at slower pace

The U.S. economy and housing sectors are expected to continue to grow, but that growth is likely to be slower than previously expected, according to a survey conducted by U.S.-based Urban Land Institute. The results of the survey, conveyed in the latest edition of ULI Real Estate Consensus Forecast, reveal that the real gross domestic […]

By Staff |October 1, 2012

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France proposes 75% income tax

And you thought Canada's tax regime was bad.

By Wire services |September 28, 2012

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