The country’s economy appears to have finally turned a corner, though China’s weakening growth could be a near-term headwind. Read More

The country’s consumers continue to defy economists’ expectations, with retail spending up for the ninth straight month, a hopeful sign for the economy. Read More

The country signed a significant free-trade deal with South Korea, its first in the Asia-Pacific region, and perhaps a prelude to further diversification into other fast-growing export markets. Read More

Canada’s first-quarter growth is forecast to slacken after last quarter’s stronger-than-expected showing, but it should reaccelerate later this year. Read More

The country’s gross domestic product grew at a faster-than-expected pace during the fourth quarter, thanks largely to continued strength in the export of commodities, such as iron ore. Read More

A tough 2013 has left many REITs trading below net asset values, which won’t go unnoticed for long. Read More

After several years of negotiations, Australia finally has a free-trade agreement with South Korea, the country’s third-largest export market. Read More

With full-year results finally in for both countries, Canada’s economy actually grew slightly faster than ours, even if the US economy has greater near-term momentum. Read More