U.S. turmoil expected to curb exports
Recent moves by central banks in Canada, the United States and abroad to improve liquidity in financial markets have been crucial in boosting confidence, and there’s potential for more action yet to come, Conference Board of Canada’s chief economist Glen Hodgson said Wednesday.In particular, although the US$700-billion bailout package in the United States has been […]
Saskatoon, Regina top growth rankings among Canadian cities
Saskatchewan poised for stellar growth
World economy forecast to grow by 2.8% in 2008
Manufacturing sector to benefit from stable loonie in 2009
High commodity prices masking country’s sliding socio-economic performance
Only Abbotsford, Trois-Rivières and Saint John are expected to see economic growth above the 2% mark this year
Savings on labour and materials and increased production should help boost industry profits starting in 2009
Consumer confidence tumbled in May, hitting the lowest level in at least seven years, the Conference Board of Canada said today.Waning confidence was recorded in every region in the country, but sentiment soured most in Central and Eastern Canada.The think-tank said today its confidence index fell seven points in May to 85.8, the lowest level […]