News by subject: ECO

In Budget 2024?2025, significant steps are being taken to optimize government action. The government will be initiating a review of its interventions with a view to improving their efficiency, which will generate $2.9 billion in additional revenue....

In Budget 2024?2025, the government is taking action to support economic development and help achieve its wealth creation objectives in Québec. An amount of close to $1.9 billion over five years will support economic growth by banking on the growth...

In Budget 2024?2025, the government is taking a significant step by eliminating, as of January 1, 2025, the retirement pension reduction for seniors with disabilities aged 65 and over. Furthermore, additional investments totalling over $2.0 billion...

The Minister of Finance, Eric Girard, presented today the Québec Budget Plan ? March 2024, which confirms the government's commitment to meet Quebecers' priorities and to provide them with quality public services, primarily in health and education....

Canadians deserve a health care system that provides them with timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada's Minister...

NACCA is thrilled to announce the release of the Indigenous Business Definitions, a national set of consistent definitions that will help direct the procurement of goods and services to legitimate Indigenous businesses across the country. In 2021,...

CIBC today released its annual environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures that include the 2023 Sustainability Report and Public Accountability Statement, and the 2023 Climate Report. The disclosures provide an update on the bank's ESG...

While Texas home sales declined nearly 11% in 2023, median prices showed only modest movement up or down in most markets, according to the 2023 Texas Real Estate Year in Review report released today by Texas Realtors....

R360, the foremost community for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, proudly announces extensive coverage of its latest insights and achievements featured in leading publications in recent months. The recent press coverage highlights R360's...

Home prices today are 24x higher than they were in 1963, while inflation is just 10x higher, according to a new survey from Clever Real Estate, a St. Louis-based real estate company. If home prices had kept pace with overall inflation since...

The latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey reveals hiring optimism continues to moderate Globally, the Net Employment Outlook for Q2 2024 is +22%, declining by -2% annually and -4% quarterly.Organizations in North America (+31%) reported the...

The Concord Coalition said today that President Biden's goal of reducing future federal budget deficits by $3.2 trillion over 10 years is a step in the right direction, but falls short of what is needed to prevent the debt from continuing to grow...

Mongolia's minister for Labour and Social Protection will use UN events on the status of women tomorrow to pledge to keep her country in the forefront of global efforts to advance gender equality. Bulgantuya Khurelbaatar will highlight her...

The Conference Board Employment Trends Indextm (ETI) decreased in February to 112.29, from a downwardly revised 113.18 in January. The Employment Trends Index is a leading composite index for employment. When the Index increases, employment is likely...

Northwestern Mutual's 2024 Planning & Progress Study finds just over half of U.S. adults expect recession this year, a significant drop from two-thirds who said the same in 2023 One-third (33%) of Americans say they do not feel financially secure ?...

Secura/Isaac Group and First Financial Network today announced their new Advisory Alliance relationship to provide a single comprehensive suite of services to banks and other financial institutions. The collaboration will help financial institutions...

During calendar-year 2023, data center customers invested significantly in server and storage networking, which drove total annual server-class Ethernet NIC market revenues to $6 billion, according to a recent report from Crehan Research. Spending on...

Global private equity is now seeing the beginnings of a pick-up in activity, with 'green shoots' emerging for prospects this year and beyond, despite 2023 having seen PE's sharpest drop-off since the global...

Canada's workforce is leading the transition toward a greener and more sustainable future. The Government of Canada is taking action to ensure that workers and employers in all regions of Canada have the skills and resources to thrive in the economy...

According to CoherentMI, India Creator Economy market was valued at US$ 976.0 Million in 2023 and is anticipated to reach a value of US$ 3,926.2 Million by 2030 at a CAGR of 22% during forecast period 2023 and 2030. The India Creator Economy Market...

Aegis Brands Inc.  ("Aegis Brands" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bridgehead (2000) Inc. today closed the sale of the assets of its roasting, wholesale and coffeehouse business, excluding certain specified...

A news report from Beijing Review: China has set its GDP growth target at around 5 percent for this year. The target was revealed in...

Economic Investment Trust Limited (the "Company") announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") has accepted a notice filed by the Company of its intention to proceed with the renewal of its Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "Bid") to...

United Corporations Limited (the "Company") announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "Exchange") has accepted a notice filed by the Company of its intention to proceed with the renewal of its Normal Course Issuer Bid (the "Bid") to be...

Emma ? The Sleep Company, the world's largest D2C sleep brand, finished 2023 with revenues exceeding $1 billion. The company grew its revenues by 13% year-on-year and recorded its sixth consecutive year of profitability....

A new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) finds shifting employees in the Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island (ERSRI) from defined benefit pensions in 2012 to a hybrid retirement plan is causing demonstrable...

Leopard Solutions, a leading legal intelligence provider, has released its annual comprehensive white paper analyzing the 2023 State of The Legal Industry, dubbing it "The Year of Reaction." The report highlights law firms' challenges and shifts in...

There is now little debate over the need for a massive increase in supply to make housing more affordable in Canada. The conversation has moved to the ways and means by which this can be achieved. One avenue that should be followed is increasing...

The island nation of Bahrain reported a total of USD 2.4 billion in investment stemming from 9 major projects, which are set to generate 3,000 employment opportunities following the introduction of its Golden License...

Our 28th Artprice Annual Report "The Art Market in 2023" offers a global summary and analysis of auction results for works of fine art ? paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, prints, videos, installations, tapestries, and NFTs ? throughout...

The Fannie Mae  Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI) increased 2.1 points in February to 72.8, inching higher for the third consecutive month, due primarily to increased optimism around home-selling conditions. In February, 65% of consumers said...

With recession fears on the wane, business executives reported their highest level of optimism about the U.S. economy's prospects since the third quarter of 2021, according to the first-quarter AICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The survey polls...

Fintech Media Advertising (FMA), the revolutionary FinTech digital marketing agency, has experienced meteoric growth, solidifying its position as a leading force in the industry. In just three years, FMA has achieved a staggering 3,967% increase in...

New Zillow research suggests the spring home-shopping season may see a second wave if mortgage rates fall A Zillow analysis of 2023 home sales finds that homes listed in the first two weeks of June sold for 2.3% more. The best time to list a home for...

TD Bank Group (TD) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with SideDrawer to create a new integrated file and data sharing experience to support TD customers.  "A key focus for the Bank is to create intuitive digital experiences for...

China on Tuesday set a growth target of around 5 percent for its economy in 2024, a "forward-looking and pragmatic" goal which deputies and economists said sends strong signals that the world's second-largest economy will sustain its firm recovery...

The government work report is one of the most anticipated documents of China's political season. Some of the highlights of the special program include a look at the high-quality economic growth...

Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the "Company" or "ReconAfrica") announces that it has granted incentive stock options (the "Options") to certain directors and officers of the Company to acquire an aggregate of 2,800,000 common shares in the...

MEG Energy Corp. ("MEG" or the "Corporation") announces today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") has approved the renewal of the Corporation's normal course issuer bid (the "Bid"). Pursuant to the Bid, MEG...

TMX Group Limited today announced February 2024 trading statistics for its marketplaces ? Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange (Alpha), including Alpha-X & Alpha DRK, and Montréal Exchange (MX). All TMX Equities...

In a groundbreaking exploration of cross-cultural sentiments, CGTN America dove into the heart of American curiosity about China's...

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will be in Debert, Nova Scotia, to announce investments for projects across Canada aimed at the adoption of clean technologies in the agricultural sector. He will be joined by...

The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard, met today with Commandant Admiral Linda L. Fagan at the United States Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to discuss the close partnership...

The Fonds de solidarité FTQ announces a significant investment in the sustainable construction sector, with the participation of Export Development Canada (EDC), in Pultrall Inc.. Specializing in the manufacture of innovative composite material...

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), has declared 2023 as a year of success for the international financial centre of the UAE's capital, highlighting its performance as the fastest-growing financial centre in the region for two consecutive years, as well...

The title insurance and settlement services industry directly generated $30 billion of GDP in the United States economy and 155,000 jobs in 2022, according to a new report released today by the American Land Title Association, the national trade...

The newest aviation market reports from Sandhills Global show increases in inventory levels consistent with normal seasonal activity. Inventory drawdowns are typical toward the end of each calendar year while inventory levels begin to grow in...

Private sector employment increased by 140,000 jobs in February and annual pay was up 5.1 percent year-over-year, according to the February ADP® National Employment ReportTM produced by the ADP Research Institute® in collaboration with the Stanford...

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) and Manulife Investment Management today announced a new follow-on commitment to Boldyn Networks (Boldyn), a leading shared network...

A special report from the BMO Real Financial Progress Index focusing on women and financial confidence found numerous disparities...