It was a slow start but Canadian consumers made a strong comeback in December, opening their wallets for Christmas shopping. As the major chartered banks …
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New car sales in Saskatchewan remains strong
The strength of Saskatchewan’s consumer market is a highlight of the latest update on new vehicle sales in the province. In short it is strong. Retailing new …
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Falling interest rates not enough to spur new construction
Falling interest rates are not triggering new construction in this country. The latest figures show building permits issued by local governments across the …
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Saskatoon ranks first for labor market performance
The data contained in the latest jobs report which came out last Friday offer an interesting insight into how the national economy as well as various provincial …
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Job numbers surprisingly strong
There are a range of metrics that economists watch to determine or assess the vibrancy of a marketplace or local economy. One of them is job creation and …
Lack of leadership leads to Loonie loss
If you’re thinking about travelling south this winter and are hoping the Canadian dollar will bounce back just in time to make it more affordable, there is some …
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