Economy

Small business remains optimistic

Canada's small business owners are an optimistic group. Half of business owners in Canada think next year will be a good year for their business while a further 13% believe it might be their best year yet, this according to the 2011 TD Canada Trust Small Business Survey.

By Staff |October 3, 2011

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Investors demanding stability, security over gains

More and more, Canadians are considering safer investment options. On-going global market volatility and a host of other factors which raise the spectre of the 2008 downturn have spooked investors, this according to a BMO survey.

By John Powell |September 30, 2011

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BMO: Canada, emerging markets still strong

Investors should be cautiously optimistic about the outlook for Canada and emerging markets, two top experts at BMO said during a conference call today.

By Dean DiSpalatro |September 30, 2011

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Think tank questions value of core CPI

The Bank of Canada’s should reconsider its use of core CPI as an “operational guide,” according to a report released today by the C.D. Howe Institute.

By Staff |September 29, 2011

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