Venture capital investment hits global record in 2018: KPMG
Despite the record funding amount, the number of deals dropped to a six-year low
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Home prices in major cities down in December: report
Another report shows reasons for optimism in 2019
- By: Staff
- January 14, 2019 January 14, 2019
- 12:26
Economic data to watch in the week ahead
Data include Canadian consumer prices and U.S. retail sales
- By: Staff
- January 11, 2019 January 11, 2019
- 12:21
Cheaper gas sends U.S. consumer prices down 0.1% in December
Lack of inflationary pressure means Federal Reserve can be patient with rate hikes
- By: Staff, with files from The Associated Press
- January 11, 2019 January 11, 2019
- 11:07
Path of rate hikes ‘less clear,’ Fed minutes say
With inflation still muted, officials said in December that the central bank could afford to be "patient''
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- January 9, 2019 January 9, 2019
- 16:21
What the latest insolvency statistics reveal
Consumer insolvencies rose more than 5% year over year in November
- By: Staff, with files from The Canadian Press
- January 9, 2019 January 9, 2019
- 14:34
Despite risks, economists cautiously optimistic for 2019
Chief economists from the big banks lay out their expectations for the year ahead
- By: Mark Burgess
- January 9, 2019 January 10, 2019
- 12:46
Luxury home sales fall in 2018
Headwinds include tight supply, foreign buyers tax and falling oil prices
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 9, 2019 January 9, 2019
- 12:13
BoC holds interest rate, views oil slump as temporary soft patch
Central bank says more rate hikes will be necessary 'over time'
- By: Staff, with files from The Canadian Press
- January 9, 2019 January 9, 2019
- 11:07
What to watch from the central bank next week
Plus, an outlook for household debt in 2019
- By: Staff
- January 4, 2019 January 4, 2019
- 14:21
Unemployment rate sticks at 43-year low of 5.6%
Yet, weak wage growth persists
- By: Staff, with files from The Canadian Press
- January 4, 2019 January 4, 2019
- 12:20
U.S. employers added a stellar 312K jobs in December
Job growth offers reassurance about U.S. economy
- By: Staff, with files from Associated Press
- January 4, 2019 January 4, 2019
- 12:20
Home sales drop in Toronto and Vancouver last year
Higher interest rates and stricter mortgage rules contribute to moderating market
- By: Staff, with files from Canadian Press
- January 4, 2019 January 4, 2019
- 10:24
Strong U.S. jobs data support ongoing economic expansion
In December, businesses add 271K jobs
- By: Staff, with files from The Associated Press
- January 3, 2019 January 3, 2019
- 11:28
B.C. housing market shows signs of moderation: agency
Assessed values drop for single-family homes
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 2, 2019 January 2, 2019
- 15:20
Why slowing economies could prod U.S. and China to reach deal
And what challenges remain
- By: The Associated Press
- January 2, 2019 January 2, 2019
- 12:48
Canada’s GDP exceeds expectations in October
Economy grows 0.3%, but challenges expected for fourth quarter and beyond
- By: Staff, with files from The Canadian Press
- December 21, 2018 December 21, 2018
- 11:32
Business sentiment drops slightly: BoC survey
The overall outlook remains positive and includes widespread hiring plans
- By: The Canadian Press
- December 21, 2018 December 21, 2018
- 11:29
U.S. economy grew at 3.4% rate in Q3
Slower growth expected ahead
- By: The Associated Press
- December 21, 2018 December 21, 2018
- 11:27
BoE holds rate amid ‘intensified’ Brexit uncertainties
Automotive group issues dire warning about no-deal exit from the EU
- By: Pan Pylas, The Associated Press
- December 20, 2018 December 20, 2018
- 15:31
Federal programs could be enhanced to include guaranteed income, Liberals say
The PBO estimates federal spending would need to increase by $43.1 billion annually
- By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press
- December 20, 2018 December 20, 2018
- 15:27
Fed raises key rate for 4th time this year, sees fewer hikes ahead
Updated forecast projects two hikes in 2019, down from three
- By: Staff, with files from Associated Press
- December 19, 2018 December 19, 2018
- 14:48
Tips from investment experts in 2018: part two
Popular articles on tax rules, stocks and the economy
- By: Staff
- December 19, 2018 December 19, 2018
- 11:57
Weaker pump prices help inflation cool to 1.7%, the lowest reading in a year
Inflation data don't support a January interest rate hike by the central bank
- By: Andy Blatchford, The Canadian Press
- December 19, 2018 December 19, 2018
- 11:08
Alternative mortgage lenders could become a risk
Plus, a 2019 forecast for Canada’s condo market
- By: Mark Burgess
- December 18, 2018 December 18, 2018
- 09:32