CIBC predicts mild, short-lived recession for Alberta
Cuts in capital spending by oil companies will mean at least two quarters of negative growth
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 17, 2015 February 17, 2015
- 12:20
Cuts in capital spending by oil companies will mean at least two quarters of negative growth
Tuesday’s budget will include spending increases in social services, health, education and the removal of a two-year tax on high-income earners
Growing confidence about Europe, oil prices
Report examines the economic impact of price declines in four commodities
A range of factors will offset the windfall income gains from cheaper energy
Closer scrutiny of jobs data allows the central bank to measure underlying pressure on inflation, Wilkins says
Award-winning paper examines whether firm-specific return variation is indicative of more informative stock prices
Declining oil prices to weigh on economy
Expected slowing in energy dependent regions failed to materialize
Group trims GDP forecast
Increased commitment to private equity further concentrates exposure to less-liquid alternative assets
Sluggish employment and wage gains expected to restrain consumer spending and housing activity
Rating agency expects earnings to slow as banks shift their focus away from consumer businesses
A recent survey finds Canadians don’t see cash as a high-risk investment
Experiment will last for at least four months
LBMA Gold Price to replace the London Gold Fix
Wait for signs of rising demand for oil
Downside risks have risen
Weak energy sector, low interest rates behind loonie’s slow slide
Dow posts triple-digit gain
Consumer-focused industries to benefit from shift in spending away from gasoline and heating oil to more discretionary items
Earnings affected by a sizeable drop in capital markets activities
Energy-producing regions face risk of price downturns
Dazzled by good returns in the U.S., many clients are failing to rebalance their portfolios
Conservatives stick with plan to cut tax taxes, balance budget