News by subject: ECO

The Zambia External Bondholder Steering Committee ("the Committee") is very disappointed and deeply concerned with recent developments with regard to implementing an agreement with the Government of Zambia (the "Government") on a restructuring of...

California home sales were essentially flat in October, as the cost of borrowing remained...

Value-added Industrial Distribution remains resilient despite a lull in the broader M&A market, with major sector sub verticals seeing consistent deal activity, according to a new industry report released by the Industrial Distribution investment...

The 2024 National Business Trends Survey from the Employer Associations of America (EAA) shows business leaders are feeling the most confident in the economy in recent years. Sixty-seven percent of organizations say the economy will improve or stay...

Seasonal declines in home sales and new listings softened in October while inventory grew for a seventh consecutive month across the 53 metro areas surveyed....

According to a new report from GoDaddy's Venture Forward research initiative, Black women remain the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, more than doubling since August 2019. Black women total 10% of total entrepreneurs surveyed for the latest...

The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund ("OCIF") is positioning Calgary to seize new opportunities in digital media and entertainment arts by investing up to $5.5 million into the Calgary Entertainment Arts Production Hub ("CEAPH") at Bow Valley...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) A key driver of the economy, the Canadian tourism industry generated over $100 billion in annual revenues before being decimated by the pandemic. That is why the Government of Canada introduced...

The American Saltwater Guides Association (the "ASGA"), a coalition of forward-thinking guides, small business owners and like-minded anglers who understand the value of keeping fish in the water, today urged Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Organizations that support businesses have a key role to play in ensuring Quebec's economy makes the environmental transition. They seek to innovate to help these businesses become more...

Gulfstream Mergers & Acquisitions, a leading middle-market global investment banking firm specializing in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic advisory services, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Dallas, Texas. With current...

The trend in housing starts was higher in October at 256,280 units, up 1% from 253,957 units in September, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted...

The Conference Board, a leading non-profit think tank and business membership organization, has named Wendi Taylor Nations as its new Chief Marketing Officer....

Drought and flood events in recent years have highlighted the importance of water as a strategic global resource. Climate change will impact access to water and force many countries to modify how they manage resources, according to a new S&P Global...

As part of its work to showcase the growth of the Kingdom's SME sector, Monsha'at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, took part in Web Summit 2023: one of the world's leading technology conferences....

Almost half (45%) of European consumers are caught out by the build-up of monthly subscription costs         Generation gap means over half (52%) of millennials and 53% of Gen Z struggle to keep track of subscription spending, compared with 34% of...

Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Title Insurance Market by Type (Owner's title insurance, and Lender's title insurance), Distribution Channel (Direct Channel, Agents &...

The Resilient Cities Index 2023 is a new global benchmark from Economist Impact and Tokio Marine Group that measures 25 major cities' ability to cope with a spectrum of shocks.New York, Los Angeles and London rank top three for overall...

A new report by the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC), Fossil Fuels in Transition: Committing to the phase-down of all fossil fuels, says that use of coal, oil and gas must be reduced dramatically by 2050, with reductions starting now. Unless...

Disasters cause by climate related natural disasters are a growing threat to the safety and economic stability of Canadian communities. The Government of Canada is committed to helping Canadians whose lives are affected when emergencies happen,...

The Vancouver International Airport will improve its main terminal's building performance and reduce its overall emissions, thanks to a combined investment of more than $3.5 million from the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Announced by...

National Bank Investments Inc. ("NBI") announced today portfolio manager changes as well as management fee reductions for certain NBI Funds. Portfolio Management Changes On or around December 15, 2023, National Bank Trust Inc. ("NBT") will terminate...

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The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), will announce funding to help Vancouver-based tech businesses grow locally and compete...

On March 4, 2023, a semi-truck coming into Canada at the Ambassador Bridge border crossing, was carrying what seemed to be a legitimate shipment of goods. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) border services officers directed the vehicle to...

Fort William Gardens is about to get a green makeover with an investment of over $2.3 million from the Government of Canada and the City of Thunder Bay. Announced by Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay?Rainy River, and Dominic...

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced the launch of the 2024 National Civics Bee. The competition is expanding to 27 states for the 2023-2024 school year, tripling its reach from nine states last year. Students may apply for the...

A greenhouse gas emission units auction is being held today. The Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) hold this auction in conjunction with the California Air Resources Board...

A project to support Nova Scotia reach its active transportation infrastructure goals is moving ahead thanks to an investment of $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Announced by Member of Parliament Lena Metlege Diab, this project will support the...

Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, unfortunately, gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human...

T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, held its annual U.S. Retirement Market Outlook press briefing yesterday, offering research-based...

Among Alberta-based business leaders, 83 per cent indicate they are optimistic about the business environment in the next five years.Businesses' outlook on their own performance shows optimism increases over the next five years. Alberta-based...

Statistics released today by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales declined on a month-over-month basis in October 2023....

Lynette Montoya, a prominent figure in the hospitality and economic development sectors, has announced her investment in Dream Exchange, the first minority stock exchange, in formation. Lynette Montoya serves as the President and CEO of the Latino...

The process of navigating debt relief can be overwhelming. Many individuals seeking assistance often grapple with the challenge of identifying a trustworthy company that offers optimal solutions. To simplify this decision-making process, 3D Chess...

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Daniel Breton, CEO of Electric Mobility Canada will discuss about the Government of Canada's action to boost zero-emission vehicle production and adoption...

Near term headwinds will hinder the energy and metals sectors' Energy Transition efforts in 2024, according to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence report released today. The newly published 2024 Commodities outlook: Near-term risks abound for energy...

Has holiday spirit lost its sparkle? Not according to a recent Purolator survey, in which 64 percent of Canadians affirm that the holiday season remains their most cherished time of the year. Despite current economic pressures, 84 percent of...

The Economist has launched The World Ahead, an annual special year-end issue from The Economist that examines important themes, trends and events that will shape the coming year. The editor's top ten themes for 2024 and the accompanying articles are...

Resilience in supply chains remains vital but may prove too expensive for many firms, according to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence report released today. The newly published 2024 Supply Chain Outlook: Delivering resilience in adversity is part...

For US workers, options like hybrid/remote work and flextime are no longer rare luxuries or "nice to have" perks. According to a new survey from The Conference Board, a majority now consider workplace flexibility a basic element of competitive...

Wipfli LLP (Wipfli), a top 20 advisory and accounting firm, published a report today based on a survey of more than 330 directors and C-level executives within the manufacturing sector to better understand their biggest challenges, their outlook on...

Corporate boards have become significantly more diverse over the past five years, according to a new report from The Conference Board and ESGAUGE. The share of female directors in the S&P 500 increased from 23% in 2018 to 32% in 2023, while the...

Market activity tracking closely to 2022 levels There were 18,331 new pending sales in the Mid-Atlantic in October, just 3.2% lower than October 2022. The year-over-year difference is the smallest recorded in 2023.New listings were also noticeably...

Bayshore HealthCare (Bayshore) is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Best Practice Spotlight Organization® (BPSO®) re-designation by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)....

On November 14, the Honourable Minister Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; and Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO of Canadian Women & Sport, will make an announcement regarding improving economic security and prosperity of women...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting the development of Montréal's East End is important for the Government of Canada. This area of Montréal where stakeholders are collectively engaged has significant potential, and its...

Global economies have proved more resilient than first anticipated heading into 2023, particularly in the face of the U.S. banking liquidity crunch, but investors are still waiting to see how economies and markets digest a higher-for-longer interest...

Some of the biggest names in investment banking are facing billions in losses from loans that helped Elon Musk finance his takeover of Twitter one year ago. Since Musk's purchase and renaming to X, asset managers have slashed X's value from $44...

On November 14, the Honourable Minister Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth; and Allison Sandmeyer-Graves, CEO of Canadian Women & Sport, will make an announcement regarding improving economic security and prosperity of women...