There is a growing consensus among the bank economists that Saskatchewan’s economy will have trouble achieving one percent growth this year. But they may not …
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Hard to Get the Pulse
With the mishmash of economic and business signals swirling in global markets these days it’s hard to put your finger on how business owners in this province …
Resource Sector Wages on the Rise
The labor market in this province seems to be heating up. We track a basket of indicators to get a feel for the labor market – the relationship between …
Discretionary Spending Continues to Rise
The month of May brought a reduction in retail spending but it also saw an increase in expenditures at restaurants and bars. So, it seems consumers are …
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Welcome to Q3
Canada Day usually marks the beginning of summer in this country but, for many in the world of business it also represents the mid-point of the fiscal year. In …
Consumer spending remains flat
If you’re an investor who wants to track which way an economy is headed, there are a few categories or segments that you’ll want to watch. A few of the key …
