Economics

Boost in U.S. job market won’t last: Bernanke Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Boost in U.S. job market won’t last: Bernanke

The U.S. unemployment rate may have fallen from 9.1% to 8.3% over the past six months, but more must be done to cement the U.S. economic recovery, according to Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.

March 27, 2012

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Market Insights

All lights not flashing “green” yet

Although the global economy appears to be recovering, investors were reminded this week that growth does indeed remain tepid and the recent economic momentum markets have enjoyed can wax just as easily as it can wane.

By David Andrews |March 26, 2012

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Economic Indicators

North American consumer confidence rises

Economic anxiety knows no borders, as Canadians and Americans share similar concerns about jobs and personal finance, according to the RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook and RBC U.S. Consumer Outlook Index.

March 22, 2012

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U.S. growth will boost Canada: RBC

Canada's economy may have grown at a moderate pace last year, but it’s poised for a year of solid growth in 2012, according to the latest RBC Economic Outlook issued by RBC Economics Research.

By Vikram Barhat |March 20, 2012

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