Economic News

Trade and investment to support Canada's economy in 2013: RBC Economics

Real GDP to increase to 1.9 per cent in 2013 Canada's economy started 2013 growing at a solid clip, as energy production continued to recover and the U.S. economy proved to be more resilient to a recession than was feared, according to...

CNW Group, 5:08am ET

BoT signals a pause after cut

The Bank of Thailand says it will maintain balance on growth and financial stability risks, implying that it could stand pat at the next policy rate call on July 10 after a 25-basis-point cut for the first time this year at the May 29 meeting....

McClatchy-Tribune Informa, 5:58am ET

Quebec's economic performance poised to improve modestly in 2013: RBC Economics

Stronger performance in the provincial external trade sector and an increase in consumer spending will drive Quebec's economic growth modestly higher in 2013, according to the latest RBC Economics Provincial Outlook issued today. An expected...

CNW Group, 5:08am ET

Area home builders seeing improvement in the market

Tony Waddell has plenty of work to do these days. He couldn't be more thrilled. Owner of Waddell Construction Company in Heflin, Waddell has seen business for his home-building company increase in Calhoun County in recent months....

McClatchy-Tribune Informa, 7:03am ET

Ontario's economic growth to pick up the pace in 2013: RBC Economics

Ontario's economic growth is expected to improve this year and next, due to employment gains, improving trade performance and still-strong housing construction at the start of 2013, according to the latest RBC Economics Provincial Outlook...

CNW Group, 5:08am ET

DJ UK Political, Economic Calendar - Month Ahead -1

All dates are in local time Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Exp Prev Local/GMT/ET 0001/2301/1901 Jun RICS UK Housing Market Survey House Prices 5..

DowJones Select, 7:23am ET

Freedom Financial Network Quarterly Comment: Debt Creeps Up in Stagnant Economy

As the U.S. economy improves - barely - consumers are gradually gaining confidence and incurring additional debt, according to the Freedom Financial Network Quarterly Comment on consumer debt and credit issues. "We're all hearing about...

PRWeb, 5:43am ET

B.C. economic growth slows slightly as stronger exports fail to offset domestic softness: RBC Economics

British Columbia is one of only two provinces, along with Alberta, that will not outpace its 2012 growth, according to the latest RBC Economics Provincial Outlook issued today. RBC's forecasts provincial real GDP growth of 1.6 per cent in 2013...

CNW Group, 5:08am ET

Manitoba's economic growth to maintain speed: RBC Economics

Manitoba's economy is expected to stay the course in 2013, reflecting an anticipated strengthening in growth in manufacturing and utilities, according to the latest RBC Economics Provincial Outlook released today. RBC forecasts a provincial...

CNW Group, 5:08am ET

Most of Atlantic Canada set for modest economic growth in 2013: RBC Economics

Newfoundland and Labrador catapult from the bottom to the top of Canada's provincial growth rankings Atlantic Canada's overall economic growth is picking up pace compared to 2012, buoyed in large part by an exceptionally strong...

CNW Group, 5:08am ET

Alberta's economy expects strong growth in 2013: RBC Economics

Alberta's economy is positioned to grow at the top-end of Canada's provincial economic growth rankings in 2013; however, it is one of only two provinces, alongside B.C., that will see a slight deceleration of its pace compared to 2012,...

CNW Group, 5:08am ET

Saskatchewan's mining sector expected to fuel provincial economic growth: RBC Economics

Strengthening mining output will drive Saskatchewan's economy in 2013, according to the latest RBC Economics Provincial Outlook issued today. RBC forecasts provincial real GDP growth of 2.9 per cent in 2013 and 3.7 per cent in 2014. In...

CNW Group, 5:08am ET

DJ Russia and Eastern Europe Political, Economic Calendar - Month Ahead

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Exp Prev Local/GMT/ET 1400/1200/0800 POL May Agricultural prices 1400/1200/0800 POL May PPI PPI, YoY -2.4%...

DowJones Select, 7:23am ET

DJ U.S. Political, Economic Calendar - Week Ahead

All dates are in ET Time. Wednesday, June 19, 2013 Exp Prev ET/GMT 0700/1100 06/14 MBA Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey Market Composite Index 670.7.

DowJones Select, 6:38am ET

EUR/USD- Trading the Fed Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rate decision may heighten the appeal of the USD should the central bank see scope to taper its asset-purchase program. Trading the News: Federal Open Market Committee Meeting What's Expected:...

DailyFX, 5:38am ET

Pound Declines as BoE Reports a More Favorable Inflation Outlook

The view to raise bond purchases by 25 billion Pounds was outvoted again by 6-3 at the June central bank meeting; majority of MPC members see a sustained UK economic recovery... THE TAKEAWAY: BoE votes 6-3 to not raise stimulus in June ->...

DailyFX, 5:38am ET

EUR/USD- Trading the Fed Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting

DailyFX, 5:08am ET

Roundup: Indonesia remains upbeat on growth target despite planned fuel price hike

By Abu Hanifah The Indonesian government remains confident that it can achieve its target of 6.3 percent growth this year despite the scheduled implementation of the unpopular fuel price hike. The oil price increase is...

Xinhua, 2:23am ET