Global speculative-grade default rate drops slightly in April
But rate remains unchanged on a dollar volume basis
- By: James Langton
- May 8, 2006 May 8, 2006
- 07:20
But rate remains unchanged on a dollar volume basis
Commodities boom continues to move the market
Exchange to be based in Switzerland, set to open Jan. 1, 2007
Jobless rate edges up to 6.4%
Oil pices climb above US$70 a barrel
But materials sector continues to gain
Joint venture sees companies combining expertise in various areas
But activity is expected for both in the near future
Findings part of one of two new papers issued by the Joint Forum
Value of building permits up 5.3% in March: StatsCan
But more needs to be done encourage productivity, IDA - Industry Association says
Millionaire index declines for second-straight month
New after hours portfolio crossing service enables execution of entire portfolios on NYSE Arca
Tories offer tax relief to Canadians of all income levels
General corporate income rate falls to 19% by 2010
Plans consultations for more childcare spaces
Work-related expenses such as home computers get tax break
Commuters will have to submit receipts for transit fares
Ottawa eliminates capital gains inclusion
Non-refundable credit goes to $2,000 in 2006
Feds see it as part of plan to restore federal/provincial fiscal balance
New textbook tax credit, relief from tax on scholarships on the agenda