The sheen of prosperity

Article Abstract:

The Canadian economy rebounded in 1996, but there is still a great deal of anxiety among workers. Canadian Auto Workers Pres Buzz Hargrove should be praised for articulating the concerns of labor. Other notable 1996 events includes high profits by chartered banks and the troubles of Lowewen Group and Bre-X.

Banking industry, Finance, Mining industry, Column, Labor relations, Funeral industry, Bre-X Minerals Ltd., Loewen Group Inc., Canadian Auto Workers, Hargrove, Buzz

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Where have all the buyers gone?

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Canadian business leaders are to blame for the lack of consumer confidence in the economy. Consumers are worried about employment cuts and are being frugal and seeking value at all levels of income. Brand loyalty has decreased, and used goods are increasingly popular.

Retail industry, Retail trade, Consumer behavior, Excerpt, Consumer behaviour, Shakedown: How the New Economy Is Changing Our Lives (Book)

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Waiting for Mr. Greenspan; America's top banker may be on the verge of raising interest rates

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Greenspan is likely to recommend an increase in interest rates when the US Federal Open Market Committee meets on Mar 25, 1997. An increase in the key lending rate from its current 5.25% level could stall Canada's economic growth.

United States, Forecasts and trends, Influence, Interest rates, Greenspan, Alan, United States foreign relations, Monetary policy, Canadian foreign relations

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