News by subject: ECO

The ongoing effects of colonialism and institutional racism are closely linked to the disproportionate harms that the overdose crisis and increasingly toxic drug supply have had on Indigenous Peoples. The Government of Canada is committed to...

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP released its 2022 Debevoise Private Equity Fall Review and Outlook.  In the face of both the current economic environment and regulatory developments, private equity sponsors are exploring new structures and strategies, and...

Today's CEOs face the challenge of not only balancing the priorities of multiple stakeholders, but also addressing a broad array of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. As they identify the areas on which their companies should focus,...

-- It is increasingly likely that multiemployer pension plans receiving ARPA relief can achieve and surpass the stated goal of solvency through 2051 -- -- The modified discount rate methodology and allowable investments under the final SFA rule make...

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its November 2022 market statistics, showing average daily volume (ADV) increased 1% to 23.5 million contracts during the month, representing the company's highest November volume...

December 1 marks World AIDS Day and the beginning of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week. During this time, we remember those who we lost to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as we continue to show our support for those living with it by raising...

On November 29, 2022, meeting of Global Alliance of Leaders for Nuclear Security and Nuclear-Weapon-Free World (GAL), which unites political leaders, diplomats, experts, Nobel peace prize laureates, heads of international NGOs from 45 countries, was...

Envest Corp. ("Envest"), an independent clean energy producer, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bullfrog Power, Canada's leading green energy provider. Bullfrog Power will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Envest. The acquisition includes...

On November 29, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a historic visit to France and held a meeting with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron. The Presidents discussed the prospects for the further development of...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Supporting the tourism industry contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why Stéphane Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Argenteuil??La Petite?Nation and Parliamentary...

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in November for the first time since May 2020 after 29 consecutive months of growth, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was...

An environmental charity and a First Nation in Nova Scotia are partnering on a project to develop the first generation of zero-emission fishing vessels in Canada. Oceans North, which supports marine conservation and climate action in partnership with...

Chief Risk Officers are balancing a wide range of demands heading into 2023 ? a year in which many emerging risks may be realized, the CRO Outlook 2023 study by the Risk Management Association and global management consultancy Oliver Wyman has found....

Prevedere, a leading provider of global intelligence and technology for enabling advanced predictive planning, today announced updates to its RecoveryWatch series to further improve how business leaders can spot early indicators of economic change....

BNY Mellon Investor Solutions today released its annual 2023 10-Year Capital Market Return Assumptions (CMAs), which provide the firm's estimates for asset class returns, volatilities and correlations over the next decade to guide investors in...

Midwestern markets will heat up, and more friends and family members will pool their money to buy homes together in 2023, as people look for new ways to overcome the housing affordability crisis. However, that crisis will stabilize ? if not improve ?...

China Focus releases a new feature on Embracing the World for a Shared Future. The feature is contributed by Wang Dong and Ma Tao of China Pictorial....

Financial Segment Records Significant Growth with Development in both Investment and Acquisition Results Highlights The Group recorded a revenue of approximately HK$125.2 million with gross profit of approximately HK$66.1 million. The Group recorded...

Global semiconductor equipment billings rose 9% from the second to the third quarter of 2022 and 7% year-over-year to US$28.75 billion, SEMI announced today in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report....

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its Cities Economic Impact Report (EIR) at the 22nd Global Summit in Riyadh today. Sponsored by Visa, the report shows cities remain the powerhouses of global tourism and will drive the recovery of...

Knock Buyer-Seller Market Index shows that nation's largest housing markets did not favor buyers or sellers in October The shift toward buyer-favorability is occurring in neutral and more-buyer friendly markets, while the hottest sellers' markets are...

According to the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) Business Monitor (Q3 2022) survey, only nine per cent of respondents are optimistic about prospects for the national economy over the next 12 months, a considerable drop from...

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced the release of a new pulse poll examining technology leaders' perspectives on the economic downturn heading into 2023. In October 2022, EY surveyed 250 senior business leaders at US technology companies to see how...

Globally, many countries are anticipating a recession due to high inflation, rising interest rates, slower global growth, geopolitical strife and the lingering pandemic. Inflation and interest rates continue to weigh on Alberta as it faces the same...

Author and educator Joe Sanchez announced a free download offer of his easy-to-use guidebook, "Soar Like an Eagle" just in time for the holiday season. An experienced insider, Sanchez has helped hundreds of clients and students over the years learn...

To gauge the impact of inflation on grocery prices in the U.S., France and Japan, shopper intelligence leader Catalina has updated its Shopping Basket Index to compare the aggregate price of 10 popular Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) categories in each...

Private sector employment increased by 127,000 jobs in November and annual pay was up 7.6 percent year-over-year, according to the November ADP® National Employment Reporttm produced by the ADP Research Institute® in collaboration with the Stanford...

The Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) has approved over $15 million in new Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) grants for five new projects....

Sales of new homes in the US have bumped up and down for the second half of this year and recovered upward once again in October. While it is true that a slow-down is apparent in both construction and home buying activity, it is important to note...

Amid higher mortgage rates and budgets squeezed by inflation, homebuyers looking for affordability in 2023 will find that prices aren't coming down, according to the Realtor.com® 2023 Housing Forecast released today. Instead, with the housing market...

ATB Financial will be releasing its latest Economic Outlook forecast on November 30, 2022. A news release with a hyperlink to the report will be distributed through this channel at that time....

Salesforce , the global leader in CRM, today unveiled its 2022 Cyber Week figures, analyzing shopping data from over 1.5...

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today issued the following statement in response to the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) announcement to increase the 2023 conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie...

The report on the impact of inflation on American individuals and households, based on a recent survey of 1549 American respondents commissioned by FinMasters, shows that inflation has forced individuals of all genders, ages, and income groups to...

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® decreased in November after also losing ground in October. The Index now stands at 100.2 (1985=100), down from 102.2 in October. The Present Situation Index?based on consumers' assessment of current...

Millennials are aggregating more wealth than ever and adopting a peer-reviewed approach known to outperform nearly all other traditional investment vehicles, according to This Strategy Helps Rich Millennials Lower Taxes, Give Back and Build Next-Gen...

SmarTech Analysis, the leading provider of market data and consulting services to the 3D printing industry, has released the latest iteration of a flagship data product, Metal AM Parts Produced 2022 describing the production volumes and resulting...

The rate of job growth and hourly earnings growth held relatively steady at U.S. small businesses in November, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. The Small Business Jobs Index moderated slightly -0.05...

Former Premier Jacques Parizeau takes the top prize in terms of fiscal responsibility, according to a ranking of Quebec premiers since 1944 published this morning by the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI). "Contrary to popular belief, neither Jean...

Warm weather dominated across Canada through most of the fall season. However, the past few weeks have featured an abrupt transition to wintry conditions for most Canadians. Is this cold and snowy pattern a preview of what is to come during the...

According to new research from Interac Corp., the majority of Canadians (61 per cent) say they face barriers that hinder feelings of financial control. Current economic conditions are felt by many, with more than seven in 10 Canadians (71 per cent)...

According to recent news reports, a silver proof Pennsylvania State Quarter is worth up to $55. This week on U.S. Money Reserve's "In Conversation" 35th Director of the U.S Mint (1994-2000) and U.S. Money Reserve President, Philip N. Diehl and 38th...

This is a news report from Science and Technology Daily: Education,science and technology, and human resources are the foundational and strategic pillars for building a modern socialist country in all respects. That's according to the report...

As a looming freight rail strike threatens to shut down the U.S. economy, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) is calling on the White House and Congress to act quickly to keep vital chemical shipments moving. "Chemical manufacturers are one of the...

November U.S. auto sales, when...

When it comes to fintech, Lithuania is punching well above its weight. An EU leader by the number of licensed e-money and payment institutions, No. 6 in the OECD by tax competitiveness, and No. 9 globally in terms of ML/TF risk, the country offers...

Increasing interest rates and cost of leverage amid monetary tightening top challenges facing private equity? but dealmakers continue to find creative solutions for growth Global PE deal value Q1-Q3 fell from US$1.2tn to US$685bn during 2022,...

With another year of uncertainty ahead of us, business leaders must prepare for what lies ahead and Neptune Software has identified three key trends to pay attention to. To keep a competitive advantage in this era of variability, businesses must lean...

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Shared public spaces are at the heart of Canada's communities. They draw in residents and visitors alike, supporting local businesses and jobs. In so many places across the country, these spaces...