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IHS reviews global outlook

According to Behravesh, the U.S. economy “has picked up steam and is going to grow quite a bit faster in 2011 than we originally thought. We were originally thinking about 2.5%; now we’re thinking it’s going to be over 3%—maybe as much as 3.5%.”

By Dean DiSpalatro |January 19, 2011

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2011 economic, retirement trends Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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2011 economic, retirement trends

It’s the beginning of a new year, and a good time to look ahead at some of the developments we may see both in the economy and capital markets and some of the issues that will have an impact on Canadians’ plans for their retirement in the years ahead. Together, they add to an outlook for the economics of retirement in 2011.

By Peter Drake |January 18, 2011

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“Debt diet” starts today Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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“Debt diet” starts today

This morning’s announcement by the Finance Minister is the start of a government program to put Canadians on a “debt diet”, according to CIBC World Markets. While this may remove some liquidity from the market, it should make economic growth more sustainable in 2011. “Canada’s economic mix has been the polar opposite of the U.S., […]

By Steven Lamb |January 17, 2011

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Mercer sees modest growth for 2011 Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Mercer sees modest growth for 2011

2010 was a good year for the Canadian economy. “Canada was one of the first G7 nations to climb out of the recession,” said Mark Fieldhouse, principal, investment consulting practice, with Mercer, speaking today at Mercer’s 2011 Fearless Forecast at The Toronto Board of Trade.

By Brooke Smith |January 13, 2011

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