When we talk about higher interest rates, we usually do it in the context of fighting inflation – higher rates discourage investment and spending which slows …
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Data about manufacturing suggests Canadian economy may be slowing
Signs that the Canadian economy is slowing are showing up more frequently in the data that tracks various steps along the supply chain. Among the most recent …
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Time will tell on contradictions seen in Canadian economy
Trying to sort the wheat from the chaff in the push-pull of the global economy right now is even challenging the seasoned economic observers. But one who …
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Employment data says Saskatchewan lost thousands of jobs
Nearly 6,000 people -- that’s how many people lost their jobs in Saskatchewan last month, according to the latest StatsCan employment data. These monthly …
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Interest rates impacting provincial residential real estate market
Despite our growing population, the volume of homes changing hands is slowing. Saskatchewan’s residential real estate market is showing the same …
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Credit downgrade for U.S. could be sign of what is coming for Canada
This story may not have received much attention in this province or country but it may be a signal of something worthy of our attention. The US …
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