News by subject: ECO

America's original Westward Expansion was led by entrepreneurs of the day noticing great economic opportunities out west. A just-released study shows that a new slew of opportunities are appearing in Western states for women entrepreneurs....

More than 2 million homes across the country no longer require a jumbo loan, according to a new analysis by Zillow Home Loans. This means customers...

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its full-year, Q4 and December 2022 market statistics, showing it reached a record average daily volume (ADV) of 23.3 million contracts during the year, an increase of 19% over...

The land market momentum that began in late 2021 accelerated into 2022 and was driven by competition for high quality cropland; it resulted in both record sales and overall increases in land values across the country....

Today, the United States Mint dominates the global platinum coin market, but it didn't strike its first platinum coin until 1997. This week on U.S. Money Reserve's "In Conversation," 35th Director of the U.S. Mint (1994?2000) and U.S. Money Reserve...

Amidst misfortunes, continued conflicts, pandemic-forced setbacks, and a blurred horizon, the global aviation sector has reported an encouraging recovery, as evidenced by the changing trends across core operating areas, including passenger service,...

Aon plc , a leading global professional services firm, announced today that the aggregate funded ratio for Canadian pension plans in the S&P/TSX Composite Index increased from 96.9 percent to 100.8 percent during the past 12 months, according to the...

Canada has experienced one of the fastest recoveries from the pandemic, thanks in large part to our approach to immigration. Newcomers enrich our communities, and contribute to our economy by working, creating jobs and supporting local businesses....

Following a two-month decline and a year of weak sentiment, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer closed out the year on a more positive note, rallying 24 points in December to a reading of 126. U.S. farmers were more optimistic about...

On Friday, January 6, the 16th annual "First Friday" Economic Outlook Forum will take place at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore, MD. Hosted by the Maryland Bankers...

Amidst misfortunes, continued conflicts, pandemic-forced setbacks, and a blurred horizon, the global aviation sector has reported an encouraging recovery, as evidenced by the changing trends across core operating areas, including passenger service,...

The rate of hourly wage growth for U.S. small businesses continued to decline to 4.95 percent year-over-year in December, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. Additionally, the Small Business Jobs Index which...

Record numbers of opportunities for school leavers,...

Following the December 29 announcement from Canada's Competition Tribunal allowing the Rogers/Shaw merger to proceed, Globalive today issued the following statement: "Sadly, it's no surprise that the Competition Act, which has failed to protect...

China's top leaders have pledged unwavering support for the private sector to boost the COVID-19-hit economy, as the fast-growing private sector has played a big role in creating new jobs, promoting technological innovations and stabilizing economic...

Small businesses are wrapping up the year with a mixed outlook, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer®. Despite ongoing challenges, the state of business this December is virtually back to where...

Q3 2022 saw continuing year over year growth for the additive manufacturing market, coming in 20% higher compared to the same period in 2021 despite a rising number of entities reporting a challenging macroeconomic environment and changing customer...

After a tumultuous year for gas prices, some relief may be on the way in 2023. The yearly national average price of gas in 2023 is forecast to drop nearly 50 cents per gallon from that of 2022 to $3.49, according to GasBuddy's 2023 Fuel Outlook...

Increasing industry convergence and the emergence of innovative technologies revolutionize the global building management system (BMS) industry. Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis of the global building management systems market finds that the need...

SmarTech Analysis has published a new iteration of a flagship market study, "Opportunities in Additive Manufacturing Software Markets 2023". The comprehensive market study indicates that 3D printing software revenues will reach $6.2B in 2031 compared...

Aerostructure suppliers are collaborating with technology companies to propel the aircraft aerostructures sector by leveraging cutting-edge technologies, according to Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis of the global commercial aircraft aerostructures...

JBS, the world's largest food company, improved its performance in the CDP 2022 Climate Change Report, the largest and most respected global platform for corporate sustainability information.  In this year's ranking, which has just been released, the...

In vitro fertilization (IVF), one type of assisted reproductive technology (ART), is becoming more popular due to an increase in infertility rates worldwide, according to Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis on the global in vitro fertilization...

Battered by domestic challenges and disruptive external headwinds, the Chinese economy has coped with a tough 2022 with a GDP growth rate of three percent in the first three quarters. The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing...

The following article was published today by China Daily. Investing in and empowering young people is vital for members of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership free trade pact to shore up sustained growth and accelerate global economic...

Suade, the award-winning RegTech firm, which specialises in bridging the regulatory gap through modern technology, hosted its annual RegTech Forum on 29th November 2022, in collaboration with the City of London. The event, organised at the iconic...

The Nation's longest home price boom has ended after a run-up lasting 10½ years. Nationally, prices have declined 3.1% from the peak in June, according to data from the American Enterprise Institute's (AEI) Housing Center. While all 60 largest metros...

As recession anxieties and geopolitical tensions cloud the global economic horizon, the financial services sector is preparing for a rocky 2023. How will industry leaders wield their data and advanced analytics to weather the storm? Some of SAS'...

Protecting all Canadians is a priority for the Government of Canada, and quiet motors can sometimes pose a safety risk when it comes to hybrid and electrical vehicles. That's why we are taking steps to increase the safety of all road users. Today,...

Next month's release of the composite economic indexes will incorporate annual benchmark revisions which bring them up-to-date with revisions in the source data. These revisions do not change the cyclical properties of the indexes. The indexes are...

Messari, a leading provider of crypto market intelligence products, today announced the release of its Co-Founder and CEO Ryan Selkis' sixth annual Messari Theses 2023. The report forecasts that 2023 will be a year for crypto to further prove its...

Today, Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings?Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor of the Municipality of the County of Kings, and Angela Cruickshank, Commission Chair for...

Prepayment activity in November dropped 15.6% to a single month mortality (SMM) rate of 0.40% ? once again marking the lowest rate on record since before 2000 when Black Knight started reporting the metricThe national delinquency rate rose another...

According to Frost & Sullivan's recent analysis, Global Modular Construction (MC) Growth Opportunities, a shift in awareness toward the use of modular buildings because of the COVID-19 pandemic has unlocked growth opportunities in the MC market...

ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, today released its fourth-quarter 2022 U.S. Home Affordability Report showing that median-priced single-family homes and condos are less affordable in the fourth...

Market conditions have shifted M&A strategies but not overall deal volume, according to an automotive aftermarket industry report released by the Automotive investment banking team at Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL)....

Amazonian gastronomy might overtake classic European cuisines in popularity in 2023. Food from the northern region, Pará, has been on a steady increase in popularity in recent years and 2023 is being marked as the year it explodes into the mainstream...

Celligencetm is set to break record hiring targets this December with hundreds of newly created jobs. This increase in recruitment is significant following unprecedented growth while the lending industry is experiencing a macro market downturn....

The "Smart Cities Challenge", launched during the second edition of the Global AI Summit, continues to welcome those wishing to join until January 8, 2023. The Challenge is organized through a strategic partnership between the Ministry of Municipal...

Taiga Motors Corporation ("Taiga" or the "Company") , a leading electric off-road vehicle manufacturer, announced today it has commenced deliveries of its Orcatm Carbon personal watercraft in Florida. The Sunshine State boasts year-round waterway...

With volume for the month projected at 1.19 million units, December U.S. auto sales are estimated to translate to an estimated sales pace of below 13.0 million units (seasonally adjusted annual rate: SAAR).  The SAAR reading would be the weakest...

Canada's manufacturing sector is on the cutting edge of innovation. With an increasing demand for green products and processes, the nature of work and skill requirements are rapidly changing across this important sector in Canada. The Government of...

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased in December following back-to-back monthly declines. The Index now stands at 108.3 (1985=100), up sharply from 101.4 in November. The Present Situation Index?based on consumers' assessment of...

Prairie Village, Kansas, was Zillow®'s most popular market of 2022, showcasing rising interest in the Midwest and headlining a dramatic shift from 2021's predominantly West Coast leaders. ...

Media representatives are advised that the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Julie Dabrusin, joined by Cara Clairman, President and CEO at Plug'n Drive, and Daniel...

American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 2.5% in November after slipping 1.2% in October. In November, the index equaled 114.7 (2015=100) versus 117.6 in October....

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will travel to Mexico City, Mexico, to participate in the North American Leaders' Summit (NALS) taking place on January 10, 2023. The North American Leaders' Summit brings together the Prime...

The Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec and the Réseau des SADC et CAE are proud to officially launch the Canadian Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) in Quebec, in the presence of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Member of Parliament for...

It was with a sparkle in their eyes that a few thousand children from 800 Montreal families welcomed, this Tuesday, December 20, 2022, the Montreal Firefighters who proceeded, in a spirit of great sharing, to the joyful delivery of substantial...

The Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec and the Réseau des SADC et CAE are proud to officially launch the Canadian Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) in Quebec, in the presence of the Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Member of Parliament for...