Program spending to increase by 3.7%
Federal transfers to other levels of government are increasing by more than 5%.
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 16:20
Latest news in Research and Markets
Canada can’t decouple from the U.S., Jenkins says
Central bank says U.S. is "too important"
- By: Regan Ray
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 15:10
U.S. home prices down sharply: S&P
Foreclosures up 57%
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 12:25
Home construction, sales and price gains to moderate in 2008
Economic conditions still favour Western Canada
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 11:30
Commodities have long-term staying power despite recession fears: BMO
Downward drift in gold, metals and oil will be very minor, says strategist
- By: Regan Ray
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 11:25
U.S. wholesale inflation accelerates
U.S. wholesale prices surged in January and core inflation also climbed above expectations.The producer price index for finished goods rose 1.0% on a seasonally adjusted…
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 10:10
Dollar rises ahead of federal budget
U.S. wholesale inflation higher than expected
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 08:20
Federal budget could include surprises
Surplus could climb by $1 billion
- By: IE Staff
- February 26, 2008 February 26, 2008
- 08:10
C.D. Howe head outlines tax changes to increase investment in Canada
Robson says Canada should be hub of talent, investment and innovation
- By: Regan Ray
- February 25, 2008 February 25, 2008
- 17:04
Monday close: TSX boosted by resources issues ahead of federal budget
U.S. markets rally on positive signs for bond insurers
- By: Regan Ray
- February 25, 2008 February 25, 2008
- 16:45
Look to bonds for diversification: report
Hedge funds, non-US stocks, and small cap stocks now highly correlated to S&P 500, Merrill Lynch says
- By: James Langton
- February 25, 2008 February 25, 2008
- 15:45
Canada prepared for economic challenges: IMF
Weak demand and tighter credit conditions will moderate growth this year
- By: Regan Ray
- February 25, 2008 February 25, 2008
- 11:19
Canada to feel impact from slowing U.S. growth, economists say
Good news is the worst is already behind us
- By: Regan Ray
- February 25, 2008 February 25, 2008
- 11:10
U.S. home resales, prices decline
Sales slide for sixth month in a row
- By: IE Staff
- February 25, 2008 February 25, 2008
- 10:30
Opening bell: Lowe’s earnings disappoint
U.S. stock futures reversed early gains Monday, as investors reacted to a disappointing report from Lowe’s amid news of a potential bailout of bond insurer…
- By: IE Staff
- February 25, 2008 February 25, 2008
- 08:50
The week ahead: Federal budget coming Tuesday
Laurentian kicks off bank earnings season on Wednesday
- By: IE Staff
- February 24, 2008 February 24, 2008
- 14:50
Few tax cuts expected in 2008 budget
Flaherty may have to reduce amounts earmarked for debt reduction, economists say
- By: Regan Ray
- February 24, 2008 February 24, 2008
- 13:20
Quant fund manager picks stocks by the number
- By: Rob Jackson
- February 23, 2008 December 15, 2017
- 22:33
Friday close: Energy, bank stocks lift TSX
U.S. markets stage afternoon rally
- By: Regan Ray
- February 22, 2008 February 22, 2008
- 16:47
Retail sales up 0.6% December
Strong performance for 2007: StatsCan
- By: IE Staff
- February 22, 2008 February 22, 2008
- 09:40
Opening bell: Markets slump in Asia, Europe
Stocks may open mixed Friday as investors digest data on Canadian retails sales and earnings reports from Penn West Energy and Rogers Communications.Retail sales rose…
- By: IE Staff
- February 22, 2008 February 22, 2008
- 08:50
Thursday close: Energy shares weigh on TSX
Recession worries drag U.S. markets lower
- By: IE Staff
- February 21, 2008 February 21, 2008
- 16:50
TSX Venture Exchange president looks beyond borders
Mutual recognition would make it simpler and more efficient for U.S. retail investors to trade shares TSX Group exchanges
- By: IE Staff
- February 21, 2008 February 21, 2008
- 15:20
Nasdaq proposes listing standards for acquisition vehicles
Move will enhance protection and transparency in active market segment, exchange says
- By: IE Staff
- February 21, 2008 February 21, 2008
- 12:50
Credit Suisse’s AES connected to TriAct’s MATCH Now ATS for trading Canadian equities
Credit Suisse’s Advanced Execution Services announced that it is connected to TriAct Canada Marketplace’s MATCH Now alternative trading system as a trading destination for all…
- By: James Langton
- February 21, 2008 February 21, 2008
- 10:30