Covid-19

Calgary home sales, prices spike in February while inventory remains low Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Calgary home sales, prices spike in February while inventory remains low

Prices jumped by about 8% last month

By The Canadian Press |March 1, 2021

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U.S. manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high in February Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

U.S. manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high in February

Manufacturers are benefiting from spending on hard goods with parts of the services sector shut down

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |March 1, 2021

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Major pension funds weathering Covid-19 crisis better than 2008 crash Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Major pension funds weathering Covid-19 crisis better than 2008 crash

Returns have held up “significantly better” than during the global financial crisis, Moody's reports

By James Langton |February 26, 2021

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Big Six banks were resilient in Q1 despite persistent risks: Fitch Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Big Six banks were resilient in Q1 despite persistent risks: Fitch

Profits were up, but risks remain, according to the rating agency

By James Langton |February 26, 2021

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