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Canada’s capacity utilization jumps

Canada's capacity utilization number for the 2010 third quarter was up rather smartly at 78.1% versus a revised second quarter's 76.9%, up from 76%. Although the rate of change is softer than previous quarters, it bested the street median forecast at 76.5% by a wide margin, as well as our own slightly more optimistic 76.6%.

By Staff |December 13, 2010

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Global economy divided in 2011

On the topic of the global economy, UBS has taken a Darwinian approach.

By Staff |December 9, 2010

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Canadian economy, GDP not measuring up

The latest news on Canada’s economic growth has been disappointing, revealing a sputtering economy. In spite of the growth rates seen earlier this year in Q2, the September GDP dipped by 0.1% and as for Q3 results, the GDP came in at 1.0%, disappointing the general expectation of 1.5% and the Bank of Canada forecast […]

By Staff |November 30, 2010

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Home affordability improves: RBC

For the first time since 2009, housing affordability has improved in Canada, according to a report from RBC. In the third quarter of 2010, mortgage rates dropped and home prices declined. “The improvement in affordability during the third quarter has relieved some of the stress that had been mounting in Canada’s housing market over the […]

By John Powell |November 29, 2010

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Canadians to curb holiday spending: RBC

It looks as if Canadian shoppers will be clutching their purse strings more tightly this holiday season. According to an RBC survey, about one-third (31%) will be spending less on all of their holiday expenses this year. More to the point, they are planning to shell out $100 less, an average of $624. RBC also […]

By John Powell |November 10, 2010

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Mortgage debt soars 7.6%

Canadians owe a record $1.01 trillion through their mortgages, an increase of 7.6% over last year. But most appear comfortable with their debt load, according to the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals (CAAMP). The organization’s sixth Annual State of the Residential Mortgage Market report found that 84% believed they could handle an increase of […]

By Steven Lamb |November 8, 2010

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American shoppers in a dour mood

It probably comes as no surprise, but American consumers are planning to spend less this holiday season than they did last year, according to the RBC Consumer Outlook Index. The monthly survey found that 46% of shoppers plan to spend less, and an additional 8% said they will spend nothing at all. Matters were no […]

By Steven Lamb |November 4, 2010

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QE2 likely won’t help U.S. economy

While the stock markets have (eventually) responded enthusiastically to the Federal Reserve’s second round of quantitative easing, economists question whether the program will have the desired effect of re-inflating the U.S. economy. At best, the Fed appears to have simply ensured interest rates will remain at rock-bottom levels at least until June. That would be […]

By Steven Lamb |November 4, 2010

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Expect slow, steady growth: Scotia’s Kellett

The North American economy should experience moderate, sustainable growth with low inflation in the coming year, according to John W. Kellett, senior advisor, mutual fund business development at Scotia Asset Management. The market veteran says the latest recession, while bad, fits into a historical pattern — there have been 32 periodic economic setbacks since the […]

By Sarah Snowdon |October 28, 2010

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Recession? Entrepreneurs barely noticed

You may have noticed that your small business-owner clients have remained upbeat during the recession — and you probably weren’t alone. It turns out that less than half of small businesses felt a negative impact from the downturn, according to a poll by RBC. Only 36% of entrepreneurs said the recession had a negative impact […]

By Steven Lamb |October 14, 2010

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