News by subject: ECO

Country rankings. Philippines, India and Bangladesh are the 3 most attractive construction markets globally, followed by the US, according to today's report Global Construction Forecasts 2024-20301 from Global Construction Perspectives. The report...

Today, Merrill Wealth Management published three studies examining the financial challenges, concerns and successes of the affluent Black/African American, LGBTQ+ and Hispanic-Latino communities in the United States. "Diverse Viewpoints: Trends...

AcademicInfluence.com is pleased to announce their article, "America's 15 Most Technologically Advanced Colleges." This article features schools from around the country that are known not only for their academic excellence, but their cutting-edge...

The average American puts 48% of their purchases on a credit card. Due to rising inflation and increased prices, a new survey by Upgraded Points is revealing how often Americans are using their credit cards and the types of purchases people are...

Global consulting firm J.S. Held introduces the 2024 Global Risk Report against the backdrop of significant geopolitical shifts, regulatory developments, economic pressures, and technological advancements leading to widespread impacts that...

First Nations Finance Authority has surpassed $2 billion in loans to its members with a 10th debenture that ensures 25 First Nations across Canada can access $356 million to meet community priorities, including childcare services, housing, and job...

The Canadian economy is expected to display sluggish growth in Q1 2024, after having been more or less stuck in neutral in Q4 2023, according to the latest Main Street Quarterly report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)....

After a tough 2023, a majority of 417 CEOs of Canada's small and medium-sized companies don't expect much respite this year. Cost pressures remain a challenge and most say they will increase prices for goods and services in 2024 to maintain...

The year 2023 has been a busy one for China in terms of its interactions with the rest of the world. Its foreign relations always have a profound impact on its economy, strategy and people's livelihoods. Global Times, in collaboration with China's...

The Comerica California Economic Activity Index was unchanged for a second consecutive month in the three months through October, and was up 1.6% from a year earlier. Six components of the index rose, while three declined....

The Comerica Texas Economic Activity Index increased by 5.3% annualized in the three months through October and was up 2.2% from a year earlier.  Five of the Index's nine components rose in the month, while four fell. The Texas labor market is...

The Comerica Michigan Economic Activity Index rose 7.2% annualized in the three months through October, reversing a drop in the prior three months. Nonetheless, the Index was still down 0.4% from a year earlier, and declined in those terms for most...

This month's release of the composite economic indexes incorporates annual benchmark revisions which bring them up to date with revisions in the source data. These revisions do not change the cyclical properties of the indexes. The indexes are...

This year, more Americans will turn 65 years old than at any point in history, with roughly 12,000 people a day reaching the age most target for retirement. A new survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute® reveals that many adults in this age...

Visitor spending reached a record $7 billion in 2023 but the number of visitors in Toronto remains below pre-pandemic levels, according to the year-end Toronto's Visitor Economy: 2023 Market Performance Highlights report published today by...

BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) released its 2024 ETF Industry Outlook highlighting the continued growth of ETFs in Canada. The Canadian ETF industry is now approaching the $400 billion mark, with Assets Under Management (AUM) of $383 billion...

In its most recent Data Center Switch Long-Range Forecast Report, Crehan Research predicts that 800 gigabit Ethernet (GbE) switches will see rapid customer adoption and will surpass 20 million ports in annual shipments within four years ? equating to...

As 2023 ended, Florida's inventory of for-sale existing homes and condo properties showed gains over 2022, while statewide median sales prices continued to rise year-over-year despite higher interest rates and ongoing inflation, according to the...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting organizational growth contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke and Parliamentary Secretary to...

The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Shinde, concluded his successful visit to the World Economic Forum 2024 (WEF) in Davos, signing MoUs aimed at attracting substantial investments into the state and meeting with international political,...

American workers saw an increase in median earnings for Q4 2023, which was somewhat tempered by an increase in the percentage of workers unable to secure full-time, living-wage jobs, according to a report by Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic...

The Customer Data Platform (CDP) industry continued to attract new participants in the second half of 2023 despite challenging business conditions, according to the CDP Institute's latest Industry Update report.  Most of ten companies added in the...

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Economic Research Office issued its 2024 outlook report titled "Five Key Questions for 2024," in which contributors Henry Cook, Senior Economist, London; Agron Nicaj, U.S. Economist, New York; and Sai Yabuki, Japan...

Jennifer Sinopoli, Executive Vice-President and Head of Distribution, CI Global Asset Management (CI GAM), along with members of the CI GAM team, joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange , to open...

The ACCA and IMA®  (Institute of Management Accountants) Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) shows confidence rebounded sharply in North America in Q4 in 2023, after a large fall in Q3. Confidence declined among accountants globally for the...

A strong economy and healthy communities are created when everyone has a real and fair chance to succeed. When First Nations, Inuit and Métis are supported, not only are they developing their own skills and competencies, they are also helping their...

The latest BMO Annual Investment Survey reveals Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) usage has declined from last year as most Canadians (68 per cent) say current economic conditions are negatively...

ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property and real estate data, today released its 2024 Rental Affordability Report, which shows that median three-bedroom rents in the U.S. are more affordable than owning a similarly-sized home in...

bidadoo ended 2023 with record-setting growth throughout the year and 68% sales growth year-over-year. With consistent monthly growth, bidadoo executed four consecutive record quarters. Also contributing significantly was the tremendous growth in...

Taiga Motors Corporation ("Taiga" or the "Company"), the world's leading off-road electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, is thrilled to announce its expansion into South America by signing an exclusive distribution agreement with Comfort Indústria E...

December home sales remained near the 16-year low reached in November as the sales decline for 2023 as...

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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting business competitiveness contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Member of Parliament for Compton?Stanstead and Minister...

Agilis Partners LLC, a leading investment, actuarial and risk management group, announced key research-based insights looking back on pension activity in 2023 and the key themes expected to shape the pensions landscape in 2024....

As economic analysts continue to debate the prospects for a soft landing versus a hard fall for the U.S. economy, Michael Cosgrove, principal and founder of The Econoclast®, Inc., predicts a mild recession with more disinflation and at least 100...

The supply of lithium, essential for electric vehicles, is expected to face twenty years of rapid growth, according to a new report. The Oregon Group forecasts lithium's dominant demand segment ? electric batteries and vehicles (EVs) ? is also it's...

Choice Hotels International, Inc. , one of the world's largest and most successful lodging franchisors, celebrated another year of strong growth, announcing higher-than-expected brand growth across its revenue-intense segments in 2023....

Cohen & Company Capital Markets ("CCM" or "the firm"), a leading full-service boutique investment bank, with a focus on...

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is very disappointed the federal government has ignored the pleas of tens of thousands of small business owners to give them more time to repay their Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)...

Small and midsize business (SMB) CEO confidence sustained its upward trajectory in Q4 2023, marking the fifth increase in six quarters, per the latest CEO Confidence Index from CEO coaching and peer advisory organization Vistage....

Galiano Gold Inc. ("Galiano" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the Company's preliminary 2023 production results at the Asanko Gold Mine (the "AGM") in Ghana. The AGM is a 50:50 joint venture ("JV") with Gold Fields Limited ("Gold Fields"),...

ATB Capital Markets, the capital markets arm of ATB Financial and ATB Securities Inc., hosted its 12th Annual Institutional Investor Conference in Toronto last week, which brought together more than 30 management teams from multiple sectors....

Risco Energy Investments (SEA) Limited ("Risco") announces that it acquired 10,000,000 common shares of CanAsia Energy Corp. ("CanAsia") on January 16, 2024, in addition to 10,000,000 CanAsia common shares that Risco acquired on December 21, 2023....

Cascades, a leader in the recovery and manufacturing of eco-friendly packaging and hygiene products, is proud to announce that it will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its founding in 2024. Under the theme Together, the organization will be...

J.P. Morgan today released its 2024 outlook for the alternative investment landscape. www.jpmorgan.com/altsoutlook. Uncertainty has...

Single-family home prices increased 7.1 percent from Q4 2022 to Q4 2023, up from the previous quarter's revised annual growth rate of 5.1 percent, according to Fannie Mae's  latest Home Price Index (FNM-HPI) reading, a national, repeat-transaction...

dxFeed, a leading data solutions and index management provider for the global financial industry, is proud to announce a range of significant accomplishments and milestones achieved in 2023. The firm has demonstrated steady growth, innovation, and...

As the frigid winter season sets in, My Professional Plumber, a family-owned home service business serving greater Knoxville since 2010, is advising homeowners to protect their greatest asset by winterizing their pipes ahead of potential freezing...

Oliver Wyman, a business of Marsh McLennan , announced today findings from a new report entitled "How Generative AI is Transforming Business and Society," released at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland....

Technological Transformation: Executives express confidence in technology as the driving force behind the future of global trade, with 98% already leveraging AI to enhance supply chain operations ? from inventory management to optimizing transport...