economy

Principal survey: workers foresee improving economy

By Warren S. Hersch | January 30, 2013

The report reveals that more than four in 10 workers (43 percent) think the economy will take a turn for the better in 2013, up from 32 percent during the last quarter.

Principal survey: more Americans foresee economic gains in 2013

By Warren S. Hersch | December 11, 2012

The percentage of American workers who believe the economy will improve in 2013 has risen by 11 percentage points, according to new research.

BMO report: 47% of B.C. residents cite role of emotions in investment decisions

By Warren S. Hersch | November 28, 2012

The inaugural report builds on a series of studies that examine the personal finance and investing behaviors among Canadians and the resulting effects.

Some Canadian business owners expect pick-up in U.S. economy after election

By Warren S. Hersch | November 1, 2012

While 32 percent of the survey respondents say the U.S. economy will gather steam after the presidential vote on Nov. 6, 27 percent don't believe the American economy will improve.

Business owners report business health improving, but no plans to spend

By Warren S. Hersch | October 24, 2012

Almost half of those surveyed say their business financials improved compared to a year ago and 58 percent believe their financials will improve in the next 12 months.

Interactive map: The economy where you live

By Staff Writer | October 11, 2012

Some areas of the country are still struggling, while others are doing well. This interactive map breaks it down.

Poll: Most Americans Remain Pessimistic About Direction of U.S. Economy

By Warren S. Hersch | August 29, 2012

According to the poll, 57% of Americans are pessimistic about the current direction of the country. And 60% believe that their own financial well-being is determined by their actions and not events out of their control.

Survey: 9 in 10 Young Americans Are Feeling Impact of Poor Economy

By Warren S. Hersch | August 23, 2012

Eighty-nine percent of young people ages 18-29 say the current state of the economy is impacting their day-to-day lives.

4 in 10 Canadians Cite Prospect of Renewed U.S. Recession as Chief Concern

By Warren S. Hersch | July 2, 2012

Four in 10 Canadians say the possibility of a renewed recession in the U.S. is the No. 1 threat to Canada's continuing prosperity, according to a new report.