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Growth will force rate hike: Desjardins Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Growth will force rate hike: Desjardins

Strong rebalancing over the next two years will steer the global economy toward a safer and sounder footing, but concerns linger, according to the latest report from Desjardins Group’s economics department. The report says many countries — including the U.S. and Canada — have shown improved economic performances recently, although to date this recovery has […]

By Vikram Barhat |March 22, 2010

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Expect ‘risk-filled’ recovery: TD Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Expect ‘risk-filled’ recovery: TD

The global economic recovery is well underway, but there remain significant threats to growth, according to economists at TD Financial Group. The primary drivers of the recovery have been resurgent growth in emerging markets and stimulative policy measures in more developed countries. “Initially, central banks and governments responded to the financial crisis like a trauma […]

By Steven Lamb |March 18, 2010

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Canadian economy picking up steam: RBC Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Canadian economy picking up steam: RBC

Improved credit markets, increased domestic spending and a robust stimulus investment lead the charge as Canada’s economic growth picks up pace, says a report by RBC Economics. “An economic recovery is solidly taking root in Canada with the full impact of stimulus spending, historically low interest rates and improved credit markets all taking effect this […]

By Vikram Barhat |March 11, 2010

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New mortgage rules pile onto HST Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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New mortgage rules pile onto HST

When Finance Minister Jim Flaherty recently brought in changes to Canada’s mortgage rules, Warren Cooney gave the new requirements a bit of a shoulder shrug. “The simple answer is no,” said the 45 year-old Toronto insurance executive when asked whether the government’s increased financing requirements would affect his decision to purchase a new home. Similarly, […]

By Phil DeMont |March 4, 2010

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