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Industry

NDP plans to phase out interest on student loans

If elected, the NDP plans to phase out interest on federal student loans over the next seven years.

By Staff |October 2, 2015

1 min read

Industry

Should you invest in utilities, REITs?

In the U.S., the utilities and real estate sectors are expensive. But there are some investment opportunities.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |October 1, 2015

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Fed rate’s the same

The Federal Reserve has decided to hold steady.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |September 17, 2015

2 min read

Tax News

CRA updates spousal loan rate

CRA is keeping the prescribed annual interest rate at 1% for the rest of 2015.

By Staff |September 17, 2015

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Bank of Canada holds rate steady

The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate on hold at 0.5% and says the resource sector continues to adjust to lower prices for oil and other commodities.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |September 9, 2015

1 min read

Market Insights

Benefit from the Goldilocks environment

The current Goldilocks environment is hurting two of Canada’s key sectors.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |September 1, 2015

3 min read

Industry

How $40 oil will impact the U.S. economy

In a recent Bloomberg survey, most economists say today’s low oil prices aren’t yet weighing on the U.S. Federal Reserve.

By Staff |August 28, 2015

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Timing volatility doesn’t work

During market volatility, clients should stay invested.

By Melissa Shin |August 27, 2015

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Sept. Fed rate hike unlikely; Canada’s rate fate uncertain

The New York Fed's president has cast doubt over whether the U.S. will raise rates in September.

By Staff |August 26, 2015

2 min read

Economic Indicators

China cuts rates, reserve ratio as stocks fall again

The People's Bank of China has made two key policy moves.

By Staff |August 25, 2015

2 min read

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