When the economists at the various chartered banks issue their quarterly forecasts it’s an interesting game to see if any of them step out of line with the …
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Putting More People on the Radar
One notable element of the provincial Throne Speech that opened the current session of Legislature a few days ago centred on the province’s population. …
Consensus is Building on Outlook
The quarterly reports or forecasts on the provincial economy issued by the nation’s chartered banks are starting to flow. And there is a consistency …
A Good Omen – Retail Sales Rise
The easiest way to track consumer spending is through the monthly report on retail sales volumes. It compiles total revenues at stores and the like to see …
A Nice Bump
Over the past few years this province’s manufacturing sector has been one of the brighter lights, often filling the gap left by declining commodity prices which …
Weak Inflation Rate Signals Relative Strength of the Economy
If you want to see the impact of tough times in the oil patch on the broader economy, just look at the latest inflation numbers. The oil producing provinces are …
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