Central banks’ interest rate increases carry great risk
Short-term interest rate tightening is likely to flatten the yield curve if not accompanied by expectations of higher future inflation
Short-term interest rate tightening is likely to flatten the yield curve if not accompanied by expectations of higher future inflation
Continued sluggishness in the U.S. and European economies
With forestry still listing and call centres suffering, N.B. continues to struggle
The Rock has seen substantial growth in the past few years, but it must now deal with a declining fisheries industry
Manitoba is keeping its head above water despite a devastating flood and overburdened consumers
Despite mill closures and high debt, forecasters are expecting better days for Nova Scotia
Continued exploration for precious and base metals, as well as energy, will ensure that the North remains on a steady path
Continued resources boom means that the Prairie province will remain among the top performers in 2012 and beyond
Quebec is grappling with a slack economy but forecasters say that 2013 is looking much brighter
After a tough 2009-10, during which the province was hit hard by the recession, Alberta is surging on rising global oil prices
Although the level of exports to Asian economies has surpassed those to the U.S., the province still has many challenges
Report on the Nation 2011
With less government support, New Brunswick’s economy is expected to slow. But energy and technology may offset the decline
Thanks to a little help from the province, Nova Scotia’s IT and professional services sectors are growing at a healthy rate
Diamonds, gold and base metals warm the North’s bright future, while rising government spending drives infrastructure
Construction and agrifood are main drivers, but a dip in “clean energy” projects could reduce capital spending
Newfoundland and Labrador predicts strong increases in its GDP this year, although the province’s unemployment rate remains among the highest
Although the manufacturing industry is regaining lost ground, mining has become a huge economic driver
But two of La Belle Province’s biggest sectors — aerospace and natural resources — are finally seeing a much expected recovery
With the Olympics over and housing and government spending set to slow, B.C.’s growth will be lower but still stable in 2011
With commodities in demand, a rising population and foreign investment interest still strong, the province of wheat, potash and oil is poised for a prosperous…
Brighter signs in the U.S., a rising population and better crops could boost Manitoba’s economy in 2011 and beyond
Alberta will continue to reap the rewards of higher oil prices in 2011, economists say, with the anticipated rebound in activity in the oilpatch having…
The pre-eminence of market conditions as a factor in the trajectory of advisors’ businesses is evident when looking at the channels (includes chart)
And two categories have risen in terms of advisor discontent (includes chart)