Economy

Greek referendum causing havoc

Tuesday saw global markets take a dive on fears the proposed Greek referendum will lead to a messy debt default.

By Staff |November 1, 2011

1 min read

IMF warns Canada

Canada may have breezed through the global economic slowdown, but the country cannot rest on its laurels, as foreign problems threaten trade, according to a review by the International Monetary Fund.

By Staff |October 31, 2011

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Emerging markets back on top

The market reaction to the recent EU summit has been cheerful and the euphoria was felt across the world including in emerging markets. Cautious optimism continues to be the preferred approach for many others.

By Vikram Barhat |October 28, 2011

4 min read

Canadians tighten purse strings

Blame it on an era of stagnant real wages: the majority of Canadians say they have no savings set aside "for a rainy day", according to the October RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook Index.

By Staff |October 26, 2011

2 min read