Office vacancy in Calgary’s downtown is up compared to last year.
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Survey: Economists see growth pickup this year
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — With the pace of U.S. economic growth seen speeding up later this year and next, many business economists expect the Federal Reserve to end its bond purchases this fall or even earlier.
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Not all business people hate taxes – but just try to get them to admit it
The common perception among Canadians is that everyone — and especially those in the business world — hates taxes, so it may come as a surprise that, although it’s hard to get them to talk about it publicly, many business people quite like taxes.
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Edmonton food revolution could spice up city economy
When you think of Edmonton’s strongest sectors, energy, education and science probably come to mind. But does food? It should, since Edmontonians eat out more than almost all other Canadians.
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Buying local not that easy for city
Some Lethbridge companies may feel the city isn’t buying enough locally.
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Economy will rebound after rough winter, OECD says
Brutal winter weather is holding back the global economy, but it’s on track for solid growth later in the year, a major economic think-tank says.
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Steady but slower economic growth forecast for Edmonton
EDMONTON – Edmonton’s high-octane economy won’t exactly sputter in 2014, but the foot is easing off the accelerator, according to a new forecast from the Conference Board of Canada.
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RDC contributes $327M to regional economy
Red Deer College pumped $327 million into the regional economy, according to a recent study.
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America’s 10 fastest-growing economies
It’s been a slow recovery, but according to a recent report, economic growth is expected to pick up in the coming years. The nation’s economy grew by 1.9% in 2013. This year, the economy is projected to grow by 2.7%, and in 2015, it is forecast to grow by another 3.2%.
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Economy grows at 3.2% pace in fourth quarter
The economy grew at a 3.2% annual clip in the fourth quarter, modestly beating expectations.
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