The U.S. got into the current slowdown/recession because consumers took advantage of low interest rates and used their homes as ATMs. Will they make the same mistake again?Already, applications for refinancing mortgages have more than doubled since December because of the sharp decline in U.S. mortgage rates, says Stéfane Marion, assistant chief economist at National […]
But lower share prices present an opportunity to invest in the subsector
Although key challenges arising this year could hurt the asset manager, it has a variety of diversified businesses
This couple’s retirement income and education costs for their children are not adequately provided for right now
Most economists predict U.S. downturn won’t be severe
Era of huge surpluses is probably over
Federal transfers to other levels of government are increasing by more than 5%.
Companies that have contracts to maintain and service equipment after the sale are in a good long-term position
Changes in ranking categories helped performance in 2007, as did astute stock-picking
The big question for 2008 is what becomes of the economies of Ontario and Quebec if the U.S. slides into recession. Will they avoid the U.S.’s fate, given the volumes their manufacturing sectors sell south of the border? It doesn’t seem possible, yet Central Canada thinks it can weather a U.S. downturn. Quebec is relying […]