Economy

Investor confidence improves

Investor confidence was up in March, with North America driving the lead, according to the latest State Street Investor Confidence Index (ICI).

By Staff |March 27, 2012

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Boost in U.S. job market won’t last: Bernanke

The U.S. unemployment rate may have fallen from 9.1% to 8.3% over the past six months, but more must be done to cement the U.S. economic recovery, according to Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.

March 27, 2012

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North American consumer confidence rises

Economic anxiety knows no borders, as Canadians and Americans share similar concerns about jobs and personal finance, according to the RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook and RBC U.S. Consumer Outlook Index.

March 22, 2012

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Politicians won’t fix Ontario’s finances: CFIB

Ontario’s small business owners are “angry and frustrated” that the province’s politicians appear unable to balance the budget, according to a survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

March 20, 2012

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