Economics

Economic Indicators

No more bailouts?

Bigwigs in Washington say major bailouts are a thing of the past.

By Wire services |January 21, 2013

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Industry

President’s inauguration will set stage for U.S. policy

U.S. President Barack Obama will make his second inaugural address today.

By Wire services |January 21, 2013

1 min read

Industry

Advisory industry lacks competition: IIAC

The advisory industry lacks entrepreneurial advisors and new firms.

January 18, 2013

2 min read

Economic Indicators

U.S. under scrutiny in 2013

All eyes will turn to the U.S. as it struggles to get its fiscal house in order.

By Dean DiSpalatro |January 18, 2013

2 min read

U.S. economy experiences moderate growth

Economic activity in the U.S. is expanding, reports the latest Federal Reserve Beige Book, suggesting the country has been able to endure fiscal cliff uncertainty. All 12 Federal Reserve Districts characterized the pace of growth as either modest or moderate in December. Read: Fiscal cliff FAQ Trends in wages, prices, and employment conditions were relatively […]

By Staff |January 17, 2013

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Towers Watson predicts moderate growth for Canada

Canada’s top economists, strategists, and portfolio managers predict modest growth for Canada, continuing below-trend interest rates, modest inflation and average equity market returns over the next few years, according to Towers Watson’s annual survey of economic expectations. Read: Canada vulnerable to global risks The study finds growth expectations for Canada are muted in the near […]

By Staff |January 17, 2013

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Commodity boom makes way for yield trade: Macquarie experts

With the commodity price surge over and China shifting from investment to consumption, investors need to think carefully to position themselves for a rapidly changing global environment, according to the 2013 Global Market Outlook from Macquarie Private Wealth. The world’s centre of economic gravity continues to shift eastward with the rise of the Chinese consumer […]

By Staff |January 17, 2013

2 min read

Economics

No more bailouts?

President’s inauguration will set stage for U.S. policy

Advisory industry lacks competition: IIAC

U.S. under scrutiny in 2013

U.S. economy experiences moderate growth

Towers Watson predicts moderate growth for Canada

Commodity boom makes way for yield trade: Macquarie experts

Global credit hinges on U.S., Europe

Canada lagging behind global peers: OECD

China to bounce back