News by subject: ECO

With the recent announcement of an unchanged interest rate by the Federal Reserve coupled with a rate of inflation holding steady at 3.7%, economic stress continues to grip American households. Rising costs, a weak stock market, soaring home prices...

Monsha'at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has participated in the 2023 edition of ComeUp Korea ? the global start-up conference ? underlining its commitment to advancing Saudi entrepreneurship and...

The 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world's biggest import fair, kicked off in Shanghai on Sunday, with more than 3,400 global exhibitors gathering at the expo.In his letter sent to the event, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the...

EF Education First (EF) today released the 2023 edition of its EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), the largest international survey of adult English skills.  The index, calculated from the test results of 2.2 million non-native English speakers in...

Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) plans to build four small modular reactors (SMRs) are part of an enhanced provincial focus on nuclear energy that has spurred a Burlington-based company to expand and create jobs....

Finance Minister Eric Girard confirmed today, in the economic and financial update, additional investments totalling $4.3 billion over the next five years to provide better access to housing, combat homelessness, enhance food aid, support training in...

In 2023, 43 different ships spent over 450 days in port in the nine Saint Lawrence ports of call, representing a total of some 460 000 passenger-days, a figure just shy of the 2019 count of 489 000 passenger?days. Readers will recall that the 2022...

Economic activity in the hospital subsector grew in October for the second consecutive month after contracting twice in the previous four months, with 35 consecutive months of growth prior to that, say the nation's hospital supply executives in the...

Twelve charities working in the health, environment, education or social services fields that have presented promising educational projects have been selected by the jury for iA Financial Group's 7th edition of its Canada-wide philanthropic contest....

There was a slight uptick in agricultural producers' sentiment in October, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer index rose 4 points to a reading of 110. The modest improvement in farmer sentiment resulted from farmers' improved...

Canadians know the value of a healthy and safe environment. Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers strive to ensure that businesses and the public comply with the acts and regulations designed to protect Canada's natural...

Miami International Holdings, Inc. today reported October 2023 trading results for its U.S. exchange subsidiaries ? MIAX®, MIAX Pearl® and MIAX Emerald® (together, the MIAX Exchange Group), and Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEXtm)....

IQT Research, a quantum technology industry analysis firm based here, has just published its latest forecast for the quantum sensing market. The report, "Quantum Sensors: Market Evolution 2023 to 2032" shows the market for quantum sensors growing...

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) remained largely flat in October, as consumer frustration toward housing unaffordability and an economy battling inflation continue to depress overall sentiment. Despite improvement in the share...

When it comes to inheritance and transferring wealth from one generation to the next, Boomer intentions and Millennial expectations do not add up. A recent survey conducted by Ipsos for Sun Life revealed that Boomers intend to leave a much greater...

Syniti, a global leader in enterprise data management, today announced key financial and company...

Quanzhou, a city in east China's Fujian Province, is not only an innovation-driven manufacturing city, but also a creative hub that witnesses cutting-edge technologies continuously empower the high-quality development of the private economy. Sanan...

Executives of many multinational companies have expressed their confidence in the Chinese market and vowed to further expand their businesses in the country, as they explore opportunities at the ongoing China International Import Expo (CIIE) in...

A report from People's Daily: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a letter to the sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) on Nov. 5. Xi said China will always be an important opportunity for global development, firmly advance high-standard...

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) The CRTC is taking action to increase choice and affordability of high-speed Internet services for more than five million Canadian households. In March 2023, the CRTC announced a...

Dechert LLP, in partnership with Mergermarket, announced today the release of their 6th annual Global Private Equity Outlook report. This latest edition of the report provides a comprehensive analysis of the private equity (PE) market, offering...

Canada's Premiers are united in their commitment to take action on the affordability challenges facing Canadians, along with the need to improve health services, tackle housing issues, and strengthen strategic infrastructure. Premiers* gathered in...

According to The Conference Board Holiday Spending Survey, US consumers plan to spend an average of $985 on holiday-related items in 2023, less than the $1,006 reported in 2022. As part of this total, consumers intend to spend an average of $654 on...

The Conference Board Employment Trends Indextm (ETI) decreased in October to 114.16, from a downwardly revised 114.63 in September. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the Index increases, employment is...

According to the newest market reports from Sandhills Global, supply increases throughout 2023 for used heavy-duty trucks, semitrailers, tractors, construction equipment, and lifts in Sandhills marketplaces have not been accompanied by corresponding...

Marine cargo handled at the Port of Toronto generated $463.5 million in economic activity and 1,989 jobs in Ontario in 2022, details a new report ? Economic Impacts of Marine Shipping in the Port of Toronto ? published in September 2023 by Martin...

A new CIBC poll finds the majority of Canadian parents (78 per cent) say they are confident in their abilities to teach their children financial literacy, but that confidence drops when it comes to their own grasp on the topic beyond the basics....

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world's leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today reported October monthly trading volume statistics across its global business lines....

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation in the inaugural Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP) Leaders' Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, where...

The Government of Canada is committed to promoting public safety and security, including when dangerous goods are being handled or transported in Canada. Today, the Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the launch of new registration...

TMX Group Limited today announced October 2023 trading statistics for its marketplaces ? Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange and Montréal Exchange. All TMX Equities Marketplaces * October 2023 September 2023 October...

Global Management Consulting firm, Zinnov Management Consulting, released its industry-leading study on Digital Engineering spends today. Zinnov shared that Digital Engineering spends, continue to remain buoyant in a post-pandemic,...

Experts in global asset management industry recently gathered during a forum held in Shanghai during October 21-22 to explore more possibilities in leveraging the role of finance in facilitating economic recovery and global cooperation. They probed...

Portugal Pathways, a leading immigration and investment advisory firm, has warned of a "ticking bureaucratic bomb" as the Portuguese Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) struggles to process a backlog of 350,000 visa applications. The...

Bloomberg announced today the 2024 target weights and composition for the Bloomberg Commodity Index ("BCOM"). Launched in 1998, with...

The Engineering Services market is in the midst of a new consolidation cycle against a backdrop of accelerating investor interest and powerful sector fundamentals, according to a new industry report released by the Industrial & Infrastructure...

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.  today announced the gross return of the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index September 2023 measured -0.24%. Hedge fund flows as measured by the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index declined 0.98% in October....

SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.  today announced that the SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator for October 2023 measured 2.29%, down from 2.71% in September. "SS&C GlobeOp's Forward Redemption Indicator increased to 2.29% for October 2023,...

TVA Group is announcing major changes to secure its future at a time of crisis for the global media industry. The Corporation will implement a reorganization plan that will refocus its mission exclusively on broadcasting and restructure its news...

As the 2023 cruise season winds down at the Port of Montreal, the Montreal Port Authority is pleased to announce a 33% upswing in traffic over last year, with 51,000 passengers and 16,200 crew members. As a source of significant economic benefits for...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced he will travel to Washington, D.C. on November 3, 2023, to participate in the inaugural Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP) Leaders' Summit, hosted by the President of the United...

Morningstar, Inc. , a leading provider of independent investment insights, today announced Morningstar Medalist Ratingstm for 54 of the nation's largest 529 college-savings plans, which represent more than 90% of the industry's approximately $415...

The industrial and manufacturing world has seen significant change over the past few years, and the impact of this can be best seen in the data. According to a new report by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, worldwide manufacturing...

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its October 2023 market statistics, reaching an average daily volume (ADV) of 25.2 million contracts during the month, an increase of 11% over 2022 and the company's...

Media representatives are invited to a press briefing on Hydro-Québec's Action Plan 2035 ? Towards a Low Carbon and Prosperous Québec. This briefing will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023, starting at 9:00 a.m....

A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines the global market for zero emissions refuse collection vehicles (RCV) chassis over the next decade....

Immigration drives Canada's economy and fuels its future growth. As we continue to face an aging population and critical labour shortages in key sectors like health care, transportation and home building, newcomers are critical to help spur...

In October 2023, the Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) conducted the annual review of Canadian farm gate milk prices. As a result of the review and consultations with stakeholders, the CDC has postponed the farm gate milk price adjustment, representing...

Media representatives are invited to a press briefing on Hydro-Québec's Action Plan 2035 ? Towards a Low Carbon and Prosperous Québec. This briefing will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2023, starting at 9:00 a.m....

CVTech-IBC of Drummondville, a firm that specializes in the design and manufacture of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), announces an investment in the capital stock of the company with the support of National Bank Private Investment (NBPI)....