When you hear a bank using terms like ugly and extreme – and they’re talking about the cost of owning a home – you should probably pay attention. Those are …
[Read more...] about Interest rate increases driving up home ownership costs
economy
Job vacancies setting records in some industries
Where have all the workers gone? That question is something of a new mantra being repeated by members of the business community these days. While most …
[Read more...] about Job vacancies setting records in some industries
Canadians not cutting spending as inflation rises
Evidence of inflationary pressures on consumers is the highlight of the week in economic news in this country. We had two reports this week that offer some …
[Read more...] about Canadians not cutting spending as inflation rises
Wholesale sector key driver of Saskatchewan economy
One way to get a feel for how the economy in a local community or region is tracking the performance of its retail system. There’s a way to get a feel for …
[Read more...] about Wholesale sector key driver of Saskatchewan economy
Saskatchewan’s economic forecast bright
There is a bit of a trend emerging from the provincial economic forecasts issued by the chartered banks and key agencies who track these developments. And it …
[Read more...] about Saskatchewan’s economic forecast bright
Many Canadians receiving crash course in finances
It might be something of a crash course, but a lot of Canadians are learning about their finances as a result of rising inflation and higher interest rates that …
[Read more...] about Many Canadians receiving crash course in finances
