Economic Indicators

Unemployment rate rises despite jobs growth

Canada's economy began creating jobs again in December after two consecutive months of declines, but it was not enough to keep the unemployment rate from edging up a notch to 7.5%.

By Wire services |January 6, 2012

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Equity markets will bounce back in 2012

Expect 2012 to mark a turnaround in equity markets and for opportunistic investors to reap the rewards. Smart investors will make money.

By Don Reed |December 29, 2011

4 min read

Roubini predicts gloomy 2012

Trust Nouriel Roubini to zig when others zag. At a time when many financial pundits are predicting, and certainly hoping for, improved macroeconomic conditions in 2012, along comes the noted economist and paints by far the most cheerless picture of the world economy.

By Vikram Barhat |December 23, 2011

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National securities regulator not dead: CFA Institute

The Supreme Court of Canada says the federal government does not have the power to unilaterally create a national securities regulator through legislation, but reaction to the decision suggests there might still be a way forward, through federal and provincial co-operation.

By Doug Watt |December 22, 2011

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