Economic Indicators

Strong Q3 growth likely unsustainable

Canada's economy bounced back to life in the third quarter after an unexpected dip during the spring that appears to have been primarily caused by temporary factors.

By Wire services |November 30, 2011

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China’s growth slows, spurring stimulus

While the markets are reacting positively to news that Europeans, North American and Japan’s central banks have made dollar swaps cheaper, less attention is being paid to a move by Chinese authorities to loosen monetary policy.

By Staff |November 30, 2011

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No value play in European bonds

The European bond market is bracing for a rough week during which Belgium, Italy, Spain and France will be auctioning their debts. The timing couldn't of worse. Just last week, in it's worse-ever auction Germany failed to find buyers for about 40% of its €6 billion offering of 10-year bunds.

By Vikram Barhat |November 28, 2011

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Time to tighten the national belt: Flaherty

After months of urging consumers to rein in their spending and pay down debt, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says the time has come for the government to do just that.

By Wire services |November 25, 2011

2 min read