recovery
Canada set to reap the benefits of a US recovery
Alberta will continue to drive Canadian growth, while Ontario will stage a comeback.
Germany lowers 2013 growth forecast, but says recovery is starting
Lingering recession in the 17-nation eurozone and cold weather dragged down growth earlier this year.
Eurozone industrial output slips for 3rd consecutive month
Decline raises fears that a recession continued into the final months of 2012.
China’s trade rebounds, exports jump 14%
Recovery is still shaky and will be too weak to drive a global rebound without a turnaround in the US and Europe.
Budget fights threaten US growth, hiring
Americans are expected to buy more this year, which will help boost US manufacturing output.
Prime minister cautions unforeseen consequences if US falls off fiscal cliff
Harper tells business forum US won’t reach economic heights from a decade ago.
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Automakers hedging on pickups as home prices rise
Chrysler’s adding 1,200 jobs at truck and engine plants, while Ford and GM introduce new models
Factory output spurs Chinese economic growth
Indicates possible economic recovery as Communist party readies to install new leadership.
Onshoring leads US manufacturing job surge: TD Economics
More than half a million jobs have come back to the US, but they’re not the same as they were.
Entrepreneurs’ investment intentions on the upswing
BDC survey suggests SMEs will invest in major machinery and equipment, HR, working capital and IT to boost productivity.
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CAW reaches four-year deal with Ford
CAW president Lewenza says the union will ask Chrysler and GM to accept the deal as a pattern settlement.
Italy calls on Fiat to clarify expansion plans
Italy’s economic development minister says the automaker has a responsibility to reveal plans to its workers.
Boosted exports and manufacturing recovery will drive Ontario’s growth: RBC
The bank forecasts Ontario’s economy will grow by 2.2% in 2012, slightly higher than the national average.
Investors looks to central banks to keep recovery on track
Eurozone leaders promise to pull out all the stops to keep union together.
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GM Canada invests $850 million in R&D
Automaker looks to boost advanced technology research, drive innovation and boost partnerships with universities and suppliers.
