Economic Indicators

Economists too bearish on interest rates

Economists constantly think interest rates will rise, but they're wrong, says Jeff Waldman of CIBC.

By Suzanne Sharma |November 8, 2012

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Obama wins decisive victory

Shortly before Midnight, eastern time, president Barack Obama was declared the winner in the long and often divisive U.S. election. Challenger Mitt Romney conceded just after 1 a.m. Watch Obama’s victory speech here With 49 U.S. states decided, Obama pulled 303 electoral votes to Romney’s 206. The state of Florida is still deemed too close […]

By Staff |November 7, 2012

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Uncertain U.S. economy hurts Ontario

Today’s U.S. election matters to Ontario almost as much as it does to Americans, according to the Conference Board of Canada. This is because Ontario’s dependence on the U.S. has left it vulnerable to a slow economic recovery. Read: What to watch during the U.S. election The province’s trade relies on large firms, intra-firm trade […]

By Staff |November 6, 2012

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Who will win tonight?

If you’re anxiously awaiting election results, the Washington Post has a comprehensive election watch map. According to our dual-citizen executive editor Phil Porado, they’ve got the best election coverage in the country. Check it out here.

By Staff |November 6, 2012

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