News by subject: ECO

Yesterday, WSWA's SipSource hosted its annual Holiday Trends and Drinks Preview webinar with Analysts and industry veterans Danny Brager and Dale Stratton briefing attendees on what they can expect this holiday season, and previewing emerging trends...

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) announced today that electricity prices under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP) for households, small business and farms will increase as of November 1, 2023. The winter Time-of-Use (TOU) hours and the change in the...

The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce support for an initiative to empower Francophone communities...

itel has remained steadfast in its growth trajectory and continues to expand its nearshore footprint, even as many larger BPO competitors face deteriorating market valuations. Over the next 6-8 months itel will add over 800 seats to its Jamaica and...

PCL Construction secures more than $1 billion in new solar projects for 2023, spreading its sustainable energy footprint across the U.S., Canada and Australia. From securing the division's highest volume of new work this year to a promising project...

In September and the third quarter (3Q) of 2023, Florida's housing market continued to show signs of stabilization in statewide median prices and improving inventory levels (active listings) compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®'...

On November 1, 2023, Quebec is taking the first step toward its modernized, expanded deposit-refund system with the Consignaction program. With two weeks to go before the new deposit amount comes into force, people are being urged to return their...

Duke Energy has selected 11 properties in Florida for inclusion in its 2023 Site Readiness Program, which prepares high-potential business and industrial sites for economic...

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. declined by 0.7 percent in September 2023 to 104.6 (2016=100), following a decline of 0.5 percent in August. The LEI is down 3.4 percent over the six-month period between March and...

In the 2023 proxy season, the number of shareholder proposals soared to a record high: Shareholders filed 836 proposals in the Russell 3000 compared to 801 during the same timeframe in 2022 and 792 in 2021, reveals a report by The Conference Board....

Tia Lupita Foods has successfully closed a seed round of $2.6M, underscoring rising demand for the brand's growing product portfolio and rapid expansion into major retailers across the nation. The entire round was raised by Mexican investment...

With so much talk of doom and gloom in the U.S. and abroad, it is easy to worry that life will only get worse in the next half century. But according to Alan Nevin, a demographer, economist and author of the new book, The Next Half Century, the data...

According to the "China Asset Management Market Report (2022-2023)" jointly released by Everbright Wealth Management Company and Boston Consulting Group, the Chinese wealth management market has maintained high-speed growth trajectory over the past...

Canadians spend most of their life saving, hoping for a smooth and relaxing retirement. But with rising inflation, interest rates, and healthcare costs many retirees are being forced to dig deeper into their retirement savings. Approximately 34% of...

A new WealthRocket survey finds that if the Bank of Canada (BoC) raises interest rates again, more than a third of mortgage-holding...

Subtle Medical, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology for faster medical imaging, announced its remarkable growth, having doubled its business both in the US and internationally in the past year. The surge in demand...

As the warm season draws to a close, Tourisme Montréal confirms that the industry is well and truly returning to its pre-pandemic performances. A success that speaks to the undeniable appeal of Montréal as a must-visit destination. The proportion of...

ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property and real estate data, today released its third-quarter 2023 U.S. Home Sales Report, which shows that profit margins on median-priced single-family home and condo sales in the...

An interview with Sun Wanlu, commentator of China.org.cn, on some facts concerning the BRI:   The BRI is not a geopolitical tool. The BRI is an initiative that focuses on economic collaboration. It aims at exploring new patterns for international...

An interview with Bai Lu, commentator of China.org.cn, on some facts concerning the BRI: Q: Has the Belt and Road Initiative raised some countries' debt burdens, pushing them into the so-called "debt trap"? A: My answer is no. As we know,...

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Today, PatientRightsAdvocate.org (PRA) published a report co-authored by Founder and Chairman Cynthia Fisher and economist Dr. Arthur Laffer that concludes healthcare price transparency can reduce national healthcare spending by more than $1 trillion...

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is launching the first annual Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC). GLMC will be held on December 13 ? 14, 2023, with the aim of advancing labor market resiliency...

By all outward measures the jobs market remains robust, but that is not translating into higher wages for most American workers, according to a report by Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (LISEP)....

BC Transit is receiving additional funding to support the electrification of the new handyDART operations and maintenance facility centre currently under construction in the Town of View Royal, as announced today by Ministers Sean Fraser and Rob...

Over the past decade, the world has never been more connected and related from different dimensions. Launched 10 years ago, the Belt and Road (BRI) Initiative has mapped out the win-win cooperation model for the BRI countries and regions along the...

The glittering world of natural diamonds has experienced a steady decline, marking a notable shift in consumer priorities and preferences. While CNN puts this trend down to consumers spending more on food and travel, Barkev Meserlian, CEO of...

Persistently high mortgage rates continue to test California's housing market as home...

OneKey® MLS, reporting detailed, month-over-month statistical information about residential, condo, and co-op sales transactions in the regional MLS coverage area, reported closed median sale price between August and September 2023 held steady....

There's a well-known phrase attributed to Benjamin Franklin that there is nothing certain in life except death and taxes. Most governments impose some sort of tax on citizens and businesses to bring in revenue and foster their country's economic...

The blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) market continues upward despite continued volatility. ABI Research, a global technology intelligence firm, expects revenues to grow steadily to reach a market value of US$25 billion by 2027 as...

Implementing its strategic vision to build several lithium converters by end of 2030, Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (WKN: A1XF0V) (the "Company" or "Rock Tech") has decided to accelerate...

The trend in housing starts was higher in September at 254,006 units, up 3.9% from 244,511 units in August, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly SAAR of total...

The 6th annual RCC X Leger Holiday Shopping Survey from Retail Council of Canada (RCC) unveils the evolving shopping patterns of over 2,500 Canadians from coast to coast. Displaying a resilient spirit, Canadians are projected to spend an...

This is a report from haiwainet.cn: Recently, the 2023 World Wenzhounese Conference was held in Wenzhou, Zhejiang. Nearly 1,000 Wenzhounese from all around the world, along with people caring about the development of Wenzhou, gathered together to...

New research reveals that 38% of people are buying more frozen food than last year to help save money. The UK has been gripped by levels of inflation not seen since the 1970s and while the actual rate of inflation has slowed, consumers are still...

J.P. Morgan Asset Management today released its 2024 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions (LTCMAs), which are used to underpin investment decisions and conversations with asset and wealth management clients, providing a 10-15-year outlook for risks...

According to a new report from BMO Blue Book, while the U.S. economy is remaining resilient, amid aggressive monetary tightening, it is predicted to slow in early 2024. The BMO Blue Book combines the expertise of BMO Economics with insights from...

Sonny's BBQ, the purpose-driven BBQ restaurant known for quality BBQ and spreading kindness in the communities they serve, announced today the launch of Flybuy and Koala technology across all of their locations to help improve the guest's off-premise...

"3D Printed Electronics 2023: Market Study & Forecast," a new report from Additive Manufacturing Research ("AMR," formerly SmarTech Analysis), analyzes global markets for the challenges and opportunities facing stakeholders in Additively Manufactured...

High growth sunbelt states, including Florida, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada, grapple with surging household debt, while the Midwest handles debt significantly better. This regional disparity in household finances was a key takeaway from the...

An unprecedented number of extreme weather events this year - from rampaging wildfires, damaging storms, floods, and heat domes - have impacted nearly 60 per cent of Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), finds new research by KPMG in...

Economic anxiety among Quebeckers has remained at significant levels since the spring, a trend that shows few signs of improving. The overall financial anxiety index score has stayed steady at 39.1. Currently, 85% of the population is experiencing...

Hispanic consumer confidence in the economy dropped in the third quarter of 2023, according to a poll released by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economic Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI)....

Nine in 10 (91%) British business leaders are actively investigating ways to bring new technology into their organisations in the face of a rapid rise in tech options, such as the adoption of AI.  Advanced's 2023/24 Trends Report ? combining more...

A report from People's Daily: China will host the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) in Beijing from Oct. 17 to 18. It is reported that representatives from over 140 countries and more than 30 international organizations...

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are welcoming an investment from Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. to build a new manufacturing plant in Loyalist Township....

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, made the following statement today in recognition of Small Business Week: "Today marks the beginning of Small Business Week in Canada. Canada's small businesses aren't "small"?they make up...

Severe storms and flash floods that hit parts of Ontario over the summer caused over $340 million in insured losses, according to initial estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). Over $80 million ? or close to 25% ? of...

The Claigan Environmental Inc. (www.claigan.com) webinar on October 18 has been updated to include the new EPA TSCA PFAS reporting rule.  The TSCA PFAS reporting rule has been added to the updates to the EU REACH restrictions, EU POP restrictions,...