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Canada
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Macroeconomy
Canada: Banking Sector
Canadian Banks Get Kudos From Financial Stability Board and Fitch
Canadian Banks: Strong in Q4 2011 Despite Weak Capital Markets
Canada : North America : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : Real Estate : Real Estate and Mortgage Finance : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :
Canada: Real-Estate Sector
Do Vulnerabilities Loom as Canadian Housing Is Stabilizing?
Will New Regulations Help Canadian Property Achieve a Soft Landing?
Canada : North America : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : Commercial : Real Estate : Real Estate and Mortgage Finance : Residential :
Canada: Consumption
Canadian Labor Market Continues to Weaken in January
Canadian Retail Sales Weaken in November Despite Holiday Incentives
Canada : Advanced Economies : North America : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Labor Markets and Productivity :
The G20's Role in Economic Policy Making
The G20: A Small Step Toward Coordination of Imbalances?
Are Targets the Way to Go to Reduce Current Account Imbalances?
Australia : Canada : China : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Japan : Northeast Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South Korea : Southeast Asia : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations : Trade and External Balance :
Canada: The Canadian Dollar
Canadian Dollar: Is Parity the Loonie's New Reality?
The Recurring Debate on Pegging the Loonie to the Greenback
Canada : North America : Macroeconomy : Markets : Currencies : Monetary Policy and Inflation :
Canada: Monetary Policy
Canadian Inflation Tumbles in December; Weaker Trend Ahead
Bank of Canada: Eleventh Consecutive Pause in the Face of External Risks
Canada : Advanced Economies : North America : Macroeconomy : Monetary Policy and Inflation :
Economics of the Olympics and Other Major Sporting Events
How Will Qatar Benefit from the Successful World Cup Bid?
The Economic Costs and Legacy of the Vancouver Olympics
Canada : Gulf Cooperation Council : Northeast Asia : South Africa : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macroeconomy :
Canada: Economic Profile
Canadian Economy’s Stall Continues in November : Weak Q4
Canadian Businesses: More Cautious About 2011-12
Canada : North America : Macroeconomy : Growth Outlook and Business Cycle : Monetary Policy and Inflation :
Oil and Gas Sector
M&A in the Commodities Sector: Uranium Projects Get Go Ahead Despite Fukushima
Canada : Advanced Economies : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macroeconomy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :
Canada: Fiscal Policy
Canada's 2011-12 Budget: Economic Slowdown Delays Budget Balancing
How Effective Were Reforms to the Canadian Employment Insurance System?
Canada : North America : Macroeconomy : Fiscal Policy :
Markets
Canada: The Canadian Dollar
Canadian Dollar: Is Parity the Loonie's New Reality?
The Recurring Debate on Pegging the Loonie to the Greenback
Canada : North America : Macroeconomy : Markets : Currencies : Monetary Policy and Inflation :
Canada: Equity Markets
Canadian Equities Extend Their Rally into 2011
Does Canada Need a National Securities Regulator?
Canada : North America : Markets : Equity :
Canada: Government Bonds
Canadian Government Bond Outlook
Canadian Bond Markets: Will the Thawing Last?
Canada : North America : Markets : Government Bonds : Government Bonds/Interest Rates :
Oil and Gas Sector
M&A in the Commodities Sector: Uranium Projects Get Go Ahead Despite Fukushima
Canada : Advanced Economies : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Macroeconomy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy : Sectors and Industries :
Finance & Banking
Canada: Banking Sector
Canadian Banks Get Kudos From Financial Stability Board and Fitch
Canadian Banks: Strong in Q4 2011 Despite Weak Capital Markets
Canada : North America : Finance and Banking : Macroeconomy : Current Financial Crisis : Real Estate : Real Estate and Mortgage Finance : Systemic Risk, Vulnerabilities and Asset Bubbles :
Geostrategy
APEC's Growing Profile
East Asia Summit Eclipsed by U.S.-China Rivalry and South China Sea
Free Trade Agreements Between Andean Countries and the Rest of the World
Australia : Canada : Chile : China : Colombia : Hong Kong : Indonesia : Japan : Malaysia : Mexico : Northeast Asia : Pacific : Peru : Philippines : Singapore : South Korea : Southeast Asia : Thailand : Vietnam : Asia/Pacific : Latin America : Geostrategy : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations :
The G20's Role in Economic Policy Making
The G20: A Small Step Toward Coordination of Imbalances?
Are Targets the Way to Go to Reduce Current Account Imbalances?
Australia : Canada : China : Gulf Cooperation Council : India : Indonesia : Japan : Northeast Asia : Pacific : Russia : Russia, CIS and the Caucasus : Saudi Arabia : South Africa : South Asia : South Korea : Southeast Asia : Turkey : United Kingdom : United States : Advanced Economies : Asia/Pacific : Emerging Markets : Europe : Middle East and Africa : North America : Geostrategy : Macroeconomy : IMF and International Economic Institutions : International Organizations : Trade and External Balance :
The Evolving OAS
Cuba Begins to Lay Off State Workers
Will the Obama Administration Improve U.S.-Latin American Relations?
Canada : North America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk : Foreign Policy and Geostrategic Risks : International Organizations :
Canada: Energy Sector
Resources Driving Foreign Investment to Canada?
More Tests for Canada's Foreign Investment Review Process?
Canada : North America : Geostrategy : Markets : Commodities : Energy : Energy Security and Policy : Natural Gas : Oil : Oil and Energy :
Canada: Domestic Politics
Canada's Electoral Shakeup: A Conservative Majority
Canada : North America : Geostrategy : Foreign and Domestic Political Risk :
Key Indicators
Canada S&P/TSX Composite
Index Price Level
Index Price Level
13391.35, 13441.06, 13607.25, 13625.09, 13652.27
13,652.27
CAN Total retail trade (Value)
Monthly Level, CAD (millions) - Canada
Monthly Level, CAD (millions) - Canada
10.96, 7.06, 2.76, 5.3, 3.97
3.97
Labour force
Persons, SA - Canada
Persons, SA - Canada
155.1, 248.9, 250.8, 231.3, 211.9
211.9
New housing price index
Total (house and land), 1997=100 - Canada
Total (house and land), 1997=100 - Canada
153.9, 155.4, 156.8, 157.9, 158.23
158.23
CPI
All items, 2002=100, NSA - Canada
All items, 2002=100, NSA - Canada
2.35, 2.35, 2.16, 3.29, 3.28
3.28
Gross domestic product (GDP) at market prices
CAD, SAAR - Canada
CAD, SAAR - Canada
-0.44, 5.45, 6.72, 6.35, 5.85
5.85
data by Factset
Canada Outlook: Domestic Demand Yields to External Risks
Consumer spending and business investment have downshifted in the face of persistent external headwinds, but will remain the main growth driver in 2012. Faltering external growth and softer commodity prices will hit demand for Canadian goods and weaken terms of trade. The Bank of Canada (BoC) will remain on hold until mid-2013, maintaining a low-rate environment to help counterbalance weaker demand and fiscal austerity measures.
Economic Research
North America Weekly
January FOMC Changes; U.S. Q4 GDP to Show Slower Final Sales; Canadian Inflation Heading Back to Target
By Jan 23, 2012
Economic Research
Declining Finances Leave Canadian Households Vulnerable in the Long Term
By Dec 20, 2011
North America Weekly
Looking at U.S. 2012 Fiscal Drag and Q4 GDP, Revisiting EZ Risks; Gauging Canadian Inflation, GDP and Bank Performance
By Dec 19, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Outlook Preview and Employment; Canada Q3 GDP, Monetary Policy and Labor Market
By Dec 5, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Manufacturing, Monetary Policy and Payrolls; Canada GDP and Retail Sales
By Nov 28, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Inflation and Monetary Policy; Canada Inflation and Retail Sales
By Nov 21, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Inflation, Retail Sales and Housing; Canada Trade, Budget and Inflation
By Nov 14, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Q3 Growth, Spending and Employment; Canada Monetary Policy and Q3 Growth
By Oct 31, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Spending and Small Business Sentiment; Elevated Canadian Inflation
By Oct 17, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Jobs and Spending: Better, but Watch the Trend Into Q4; Canadian Labor Market Surges, Moderation Ahead
By Oct 10, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Q3 GDP Anemic, Recession Musings; Canada: Growth Set to Slow; Labor Market Continues to Soften
By Oct 3, 2011
North America Weekly
Fed Policy: Keep Those Expectations in Check; Inflation Not a Game Changer for Bank of Canada
By Sep 26, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Monetary Policy: A Twist Won’t Cut It; Canada: Modest Inflationary Pressure; Cautious Spending Amid Deteriorating Household Finance
By Sep 19, 2011
Global Economic Outlook
Canada Outlook Update: External Risks Undermine Domestic Demand
By Sep 16, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S.: President Obama’s Jobs Program and Upside Risks; Canada: Slowing Employment Momentum
By Sep 12, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S.: August Employment, Q3 Consumption and a More Dovish Fed; Canada: Growth Negative in Q2, Uncertain Going Forward
By Sep 5, 2011
North America Weekly
Weak U.S. Macro Data to Continue; Jackson Hole Takeaways; Canadian Growth Stalls in Q2
By Aug 29, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Recession Watch; Canadian Consumer Spending and Monetary Policy
By Aug 22, 2011
Central Bank Watch
Summary Table: RGE Policy Rate Forecasts and Market Interbank Rate Expectations
By Aug 19, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Leading Indicators Point South; Canada Suffers Trade and Growth Lull
By Aug 15, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S.: Stalled Growth, Closer to Outright Recession, While Rating Downgrade Increases Uncertainty; Modest Growth for Canadian Labor Market
By Aug 8, 2011
North America Weekly
A Closer Look at U.S. Q2 GDP and Revisions; Canada’s May GDP Hurts Q2 Estimate
By Aug 1, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Eyes on Q2 GDP; Canada: Q2 GDP to Slow; Q4 Hike in the Cards
By Jul 25, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Trade, Consumption and Weak Macroeconomic Data Show Downside for H2—Stay Tuned; Bank of Canada—No Move Until Q4 2011
By Jul 18, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Employment Report Highlights Risks to Growth in H2; Canadian Labor Market Resilience Will Be Tested in H2
By Jul 11, 2011
North America Weekly
Will the Tide of Negative U.S. Economic Data Turn in H2?; Canadian Growth on Track to Slow in Q2
By Jul 4, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S.: A Weak ISM and FOMC Musings; Canada: Strong Inflation For Now
By Jun 27, 2011
North America Weekly
Revising Up Our U.S. Core Inflation Outlook; Brief Consumer Spending Recovery for Canada Amid Falling Labor Productivity
By Jun 20, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. CPI Gains Will Temper in Q2; Canadian Job Creation Set to Moderate after Peaking in Q1
By Jun 13, 2011
North America Weekly
Q2 Off to a Soft Start for U.S., Bank of Canada Slow to Normalize
By May 31, 2011
North America Weekly
Eyes on the CPIs: A Close Look at Headline and Core Inflation in the U.S. and Canada
By May 16, 2011
North America Weekly
Conflicted U.S. Employment Report; Canadian Conservatives Win Strong Mandate
By May 9, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. April Employment Report a Mixed Bag; Canadian Election Set to Reshuffle Parliament
By May 2, 2011
North America Weekly
FOMC Takes Center Stage in U.S.; Q1 Sets Tone For Slowing Canadian Growth
By Apr 25, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Q1 GDP Forecast Gets a Downgrade as Canada's Prospects Remain Bright
By Apr 18, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. March Labor Market Data a Step in the Right Direction; Canadian Economy on Track for a Strong Q1
By Apr 4, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Durable Goods and Other Data Cast a Shadow on Q1 GDP; Political Challenges in Canada
By Mar 28, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Core Inflation to Remain Contained; Canada's Spending Strong
By Mar 21, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Q1 GDP Tracking a Softer Read; No Inflation Worries for Canadian Central Bank
By Mar 14, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Job Creation Bounces Back; A Temporary Bump in Canadian Housing?
By Mar 7, 2011
North America Weekly
Will FOMC Doves Rule the Roost? Consumption-Led Growth to Continue in Canada?
By Feb 21, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Retail Sales to Improve, Housing Starts Modest in Busy Data Week; Commodities Demand Poses Upside Risk for Canada
By Feb 14, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. Employment a Wintry Mix; Canadian Employment Surges, Set to Moderate
By Feb 7, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S. GDP Ends 2010 on Better Note; Canada Upgrades Growth Estimates
By Jan 24, 2011
North America Weekly
U.S.: 2010 in Review; Canada: Soft Landing in Housing and Employment
By Jan 10, 2011
North America Weekly
Will the Fed Allow Rising Borrowing Costs?; Sonata Forms in the Treasury Market
By Dec 20, 2010
North America Weekly
U.S.: Fiscal Measures Mean Stronger Growth Outlook in 2011; Could Canada Have an Investment Surge?
By Dec 13, 2010
North America Weekly
U.S.: Fed on the Defensive; Canada: Retail Sales Still a Bright Spot?
By Nov 22, 2010
North America Weekly
U.S.: Lower Chance of 'W,' But Long Road to Recovery; Canada: Trade Balance Stays in Red
By Nov 15, 2010
Economic Research
Strong Loonie and Weak U.S. Demand Keep Canadian Trade Balance in Red
By Nov 15, 2010
North America Weekly
U.S.: Fed Debates Unemployment; Bank of Canada and Consumers on Hold?
By Oct 18, 2010
North America Weekly
U.S.: Parsing the FOMC; Canada: Soft Labor Market Is Here to Stay
By Oct 11, 2010
Economic Research
Q4 2010 Geostrategic Risk Note: Asia on the Boil, U.S.-Europe Reap Anti-Incumbent Backlash
By Oct 7, 2010
North America Weekly
U.S. Consumer Spending Better in Q3; Canada's Labor Market to Downshift
By Oct 4, 2010
North America Weekly
U.S.: FOMC Poised to Step Up, Home Prices Step Down; Canada: Confirming Weaker Start to H2
By Sep 27, 2010
North America Weekly
U.S.: Back to Fed Watching and Japanese Intervention; Canada: Deteriorating Household Balance Sheets
By Sep 20, 2010
North America Weekly
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows; “Unusual Uncertainty” in Canada’s Monetary Outlook
By Sep 13, 2010
Economic Research
North America Focus: Weak U.S. Data Spark 'Race to the Bottom'; Canada's Consumers Still Cool
By Aug 23, 2010
Economic Research
North America Focus: U.S.: Warming Up the Helicopter; Canada: Inflation Moderates Going Forward
By Aug 16, 2010
Economic Research
North America Focus: U.S. Flying on One Engine; Canadian Labor Market Flashing Red?
By Aug 9, 2010
Economic Research
North America Focus: U.S. Economy Proceeds Sluggishly; U.S. and Canadian Labor Markets Examined
By Aug 2, 2010
Economic Research
North America Focus: Growth Slowdown Preoccupies the Fed; Bank of Canada Takes It Slow
By Jul 26, 2010
Economic Research
Canadian 2009 Budget: How Much Will New Spending Stimulate the Canadian Economy?
By Jan 26, 2009
Economic Research
Canada: Recoupling?; Europe: Banking Troubles Ahead?; Asia: Sound but Vulnerable; Middle East: Shelter from Subprime?; Latin America: Resilient?
By Mar 20, 2008
Economic Research
Responses to Sovereign Wealth Funds: Are 'Draconian' Measures on the Way?
By Nov 15, 2007
EconoMonitors
RGE Analysts
Canada’s Tepid Income Growth Likely to Moderate Strong Private Consumption
Aug 23, 2010
Daily Digest
Analysis
Business Barometer- Small business optimism rises slightly heading into 2012
CFIB Feb 02, 2012
Analysis
Better Value for Money in Healthcare: European Lessons for Canada
C.D. Howe Institute Feb 02, 2012
Analysis
Pension reform raises questions about trickle-down effect in provinces
Globe and Mail Feb 02, 2012
Analysis
Canada’s Declining Reliance on the U.S. - Where to Grow from here?
TD Economics Feb 02, 2012
Analysis
Canada: Real gross domestic product edged down 0.1% in November
Statistics Canada Jan 31, 2012
News
TEXT: Fitch: Major Australian and Canadian Banks Justifiably Highly Rated but Funding Differentiates
Reuters Jan 30, 2012
Analysis
Financial Stability Board Praises Canada’s Resilient Financial System
Department of Finance Canada Jan 30, 2012
Opinions
Financial Stability: The Next Frontier for Canadian Monetary Policy
CD Howe Institute Jan 25, 2012
Analysis
Canada: BMO Weekly Focus, Jan 27, 2012: BoC Likely on Hold Until Late 2013
BMO Financial Markets Jan 30, 2012
Research
Beyond Debt-to-Income: New Light on How Canadians are Really Doing
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Jan 26, 2012
News
Preparation Begins on New Application for Keystone XL Pipeline Permit
Jounal of Commerce Jan 25, 2012
News
Canada’s Currency Drops as Risk Aversion Clips Equities, Crude
Bloomberg BusinessWeek Jan 25, 2012
Analysis
Canada: Central bank continues to expect economic growth to moderate to a 2.0% pace in 2012 and accelerate to 2.8% in 2013
TD Economics Jan 19, 2012
Analysis
Canada: Investment in non-residential building construction in the fourth quarter was down 0.6%
Statistics Canada Jan 17, 2012
Analysis
Canada: Home sales rose for a fourth consecutive month in December
Scotia Bank Jan 17, 2012
Analysis
Weekly Bottomline: January 13: Canada – Household Debt a Growing Peril
TD Economics Jan 13, 2012
Analysis
Canada’s trade balance back in the black, as exports rebound in November
TD Economics Jan 13, 2012
Analysis
Canada: New Housing Price Index (NHPI) rose 0.3% in November
Statistics Canada Jan 12, 2012
Analysis
Economic Impacts of multi unit residential property transaction in Toronto, Calagry and Vancouver
Canada Real estate association Sept 13, 2009
Analysis
C.D. Howe Institute’s Monetary Policy Council Urges Bank of Canada to Hold Overnight Rate at 1.00 Percent
C.D. Howe Institute Jan 13, 2012
Analysis
Golden Scissors Award finalists announced in lead up to annual Red Tape Awareness Week
CFIB Jan 12, 2012
Analysis
Newfoundland’s Electricity Options: Making the Right Choice Requires an Efficient Pricing Regime
C.D. Howe Jan 11, 2012
Analysis
Weekly Commentary: January 6: In Search of an Economic Engine
C.D Howe Institute Jan 6, 2012
Analysis
Red Tape Awareness Week™ to expose hidden tax on goods and services in Canada
CFIB Jan 11, 2012
Analysis
Weekly Economic Letter: January 9: Canada-Wage bill grew 3.5% y/y in Q4 2011-NBC
NBC Jan 9, 2012
Analysis
Canada: Housing starts was 200,200 units in December
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Jan 10, 2012
Analysis
Bank of Canada's 2011 Q4 Business Outlook Survey weighed down by concerns about global outlook and domestic demand
RBC Jan 9, 2012
Analysis
BOC’s Business Outlook Survey: global economic outlook and concerns about demand continue to weigh on firms’ expectations for business activity
Bank of Canada Jan 9, 2012
Analysis
Canada: No change in overall business-lending conditions during Q4 2011
Bank of Jan 9, 2012
Analysis
Canada: Value of building permits decreased 3.6% to $6.1 billion in November
Statistics Canada Jan 09, 2012
Analysis
Canada: Business Barometer® Small business optimism picks up the pace in December
CFIB Jan 05, 2012
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