Inflation

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Economic Indicators

Fed says it’s patient about raising rates

The Federal Reserve is reiterating that it will be "patient'' in raising rates from record lows but is signalling greater concern about excessively low inflation.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |January 28, 2015

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Economic Indicators

Are economic forecasts any good?

An economist’s confident predictions about what to expect in the markets may be sound assuring, but they’re not particularly accurate, reports Benefits Canada.

By Staff |January 21, 2015

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Economic Indicators

Low oil price will boost U.S. growth

Good news: the Fed says low oil prices will help the U.S. recovery.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |January 7, 2015

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Industry

When inflation comes, which market’s best?

Which stock market fares better during inflationary times? This was one of the questions Jim Otar, financial planner and founder of RetirementOptimizer.com, answered during a presentation hosted by CFA Society Toronto.

By Staff |December 2, 2014

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