For the second consecutive year, Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon will lead Canadian cities in economic growth in 2006, according to the Conference Board’s Metropolitan Outlook.“Strong energy sector activity is the starting point for healthy gains in most industries in Calgary and Edmonton,” said Mario Lefebvre, Director, Metropolitan Outlook Service, in a news release. “Vigorous activity […]
Larger cities likely to experience price gains above the national average
Economy forecast to operate at about capacity through 2008
Fed decision soothed fears of inflation
Despite unprecedented levels, many households may be forced to raise their conventional savings to meet their long-term goals
U.S. and Chine could easily put the S&P/TSX under pressure in the coming weeks
UBS Securities LLC has raised its S&P 500 target to 1,450 from 1,400.“We expect a broad rally by year end. We think industrials, financials, and healthcare are the most attractive sectors. We now see opportunity in tech, but we remain cautious on consumer discretionary,” the firm says in a new report. The report argues that […]
Measures to slow Chinese economy beginning to bite
Correlation between housing and GDP has diminished, says UBS Securities Canada
Uutlines several several areas of concern regarding financial systems