Category: Economy

Jun 12

David Rosenberg: The Bank of Canada may rue its recent interest rate hike

Breadcrumb Trail Links Economy Areas of the economy most sensitive to rates already seem to be in recession Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem hiked rates by 25 basis points at the June 7 meeting. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press/Bloomberg Article content There are lies. There are damned lies. And then there are statistics. To […]
Jun 11

Better transit key to Toronto core recovery

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Jun 3

Pakistan would not default on any sovereign commitments: Finance Minister Dar

Debt-ridden Pakistan‘s Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday said that his country would not default on any sovereign commitments and overcome the current economic problems through long-term reforms.Speaking to a delegation of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), which called on him here ahead of the finalisation of budget 2023-24, Dar also said […]
Jun 3

Bank of Canada still has time to pause interest rates: Dawn Desjardins

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Jun 3

Canada’s GDP blowout and the end of the U.S. debt ceiling crisis. Here are the week’s top 7 stories

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May 31

Total Canadian debt hit new record in first quarter: TransUnion

Article content TORONTO — Canadians’ combined outstanding debt hit a new record in the first quarter, reaching $2.32 trillion, TransUnion said Wednesday. Article content As the cost of living rose with high inflation and interest rate hikes, many Canadians turned to credit to alleviate financial pressures, the credit reporting agency said in its latest industry […]