What does 2024 have in store for the Canadian economy?
It’s been a long time since economic data in Canada showed very much promise. The last 18 months have been defined by a cost of living crisis and a slowing …
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Asia-Pacific funds overtake global investors as they increase bets on regional property markets
Investors from the West had invested as much as US$37.87 billion in Asia-Pacific real estate as recently as the second quarter of 2022, compared with regional investment of US$21.93 billion, …
BMO raises dividend, even as profits slump and loan loss provisions increase
BMO Financial Group raised its dividend as it reported its fourth-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago. The bank said Friday it will now pay a quarterly dividend of …
In an uncertain economic climate, the federal government banks on hope
Almost any budgetary process is an exercise in optimism. The federal government hopes it can hold the line on program spending. It hopes the global economy is on the road …
The ‘sugar rush’ effect: Why the U.S. economy is growing faster than Canada’s
In a lot of ways, the U.S. and Canadian economies are similar. They’re both seeing progress in the fight to rein in inflation. They both have robust employment levels. But …
Bitcoin’s bid to upend capital markets
At the PlanB conference in Lugano on Oct. 20, a panel of experts discussed how Bitcoin and blockchain technology could disrupt traditional capital markets. The panel, titled “Exploring the Future …
Bitget’s Q3 surge defies market trends, sees over 9% boost in market share
Bitget emerges resilient in Q3 2023, recording a significant 9.43% market share and exceptional performance for its native token BGB, despite challenging market conditions. Crypto derivatives and copy trading platform …