News by subject: ECO

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)....

As Canadians brace for the cold weather, November takes center stage as Radon Action Month with the release of a report by the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP). The report offers recommendations to evaluate indoor air quality and...

Desjardins Investments Inc. ("DI"), the manager of the Desjardins Funds, today announced changes to its Desjardins Dividend Income Fund (the "Fund"). The changes, described in detail below, consist in an amendment to the investment strategies and a...

Record population growth, strong commodity prices and consumer spending are expected to position Calgary and Alberta well in the year ahead, however challenging economic headwinds will have a dampening impact on growth. Top economists and business...

The Plan Collection, the pioneer of online home design plans, announces its annual home design and building predictions and trend report. Home renovations, sustainability, and AI-driven home technology advances are leading trends in 2024. With 8%...

Dream Exchange, the first minority stock exchange, in formation, proudly welcomes Celeste A. James, Principal of CA James Consulting, as a new investor. Celeste James, a national health equity strategist, has over 20 years of senior and executive...

Private sector employment increased by 113,000 jobs in October and annual pay was up 5.7 percent year-over-year, according to the October ADP® National Employment ReportTM produced by the ADP Research Institute® in collaboration with the Stanford...

Key takeaways Travel continues to soar: About half (48%) of Americans intend to travel this holiday season. Intent to travel between Thanksgiving and mid-January is up across all age and income groups with an average holiday budget of $2,725.More...

What do you picture when you think of retirement? More time to spend with family and friends. More time to travel and see the world. More time to enjoy hobbies. More time to volunteer and give back to others. While working Canadians focus on saving...

Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) published the Economic Costs of Diabetes in the U.S. in 2022 (Economic Report), a comprehensive analysis assessing the financial burden of living with diabetes in the United States. The Economic Report,...

Since the establishment of ETF Connect scheme in July 2022, the connection of Mainland China and Hong Kong capital markets was further strengthened. As of October 25th this year, the number of ETFs offered through the scheme grew over 130 and the...

Today, the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), issued a new Solutions Brief, Health Care Policy After the Pandemic. It examines urgent health care policy issues that the pandemic exposed and...

S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) today released the latest results for the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices. Data released today for August 2023 show that 13 of the 20 major metro markets reported...

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® declined moderately in October to 102.6 (1985=100), down from an upwardly revised 104.3 in September. The Present Situation Index?based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market...

Corporate America has an opportunity to deepen its focus on rural America, especially through its philanthropic efforts. By doing so, companies can advance their social and environmental goals, generate tangible business returns, and help bridge the...

In an effort to minimize the devastating effects of climate change, encourage biodiversity, enhance wildlife habitat, and...

The third quarter posed significant challenges for Canadian DB pension plans within the RBC Investor Services All Plan Universe, amidst intricate market dynamics. These plans reported a loss of 4.0% in Q3, bringing down the year-to-date return to...

Today, VantageScore released its September 2023 CreditGauge, a monthly analysis highlighting the overall health of U.S. consumer credit. The average VantageScore credit score held steady in September for the third...

A new report by The Conference Board reveals early signs of a race among European employers to hire AI-ready talent as companies grapple with a slowing economy, a hot labor market, and declining productivity. The report, A Hot Labor Market in a...

Sphinx Investment Corp. ("Sphinx") today announced that it has extended the expiration date of its previously announced offer to purchase all of the issued and outstanding common shares, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Shares"), of Performance...

As the political noise leading up to national elections in 2024 begins its long crescendo, many American investors are nervously considering implications for their investment portfolios. Regardless of political affiliation, nearly half (45%) of...

Leadership of precast licensing innovator Recon Wall Systems today announces the unveiling of a parent entity, The Precast Forte Group. This new entity brings four sister companies together under one umbrella, affording clarity of purpose for each...

LendingClub Corporation , the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America's leading digital marketplace bank, today released key findings from the 27th edition of the Reality Check: Paycheck-To-Paycheck research series, conducted in partnership...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Canada will welcome European Union (EU) leaders to St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, for the 19th Canada-EU Leaders' Summit, which will run from November 23 to 24, 2023. Prime Minister...